Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders & Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes - Systemic Manifestations, Treatment Approach, & Navigating the Co

Course overview

This in-person course will cover differential diagnosis and treatment of hypermobility, Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSD) and the Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS). It will shed light on the complex medical comorbidities that can arise in patients with these conditions and offer insight into what physical therapists can do to assist optimal recovery. It will explain when to refer out for specialty care and will cover screening for comorbidities and the interaction of multiple comorbidities so that the provider can empower patients in lifestyle changes that support improved health. The course will cover examination and treatment of unusual subluxations and will present a paradigm of treatment approach that rehabilitation experts find effective in working with this population. Lastly, the course will incorporate lab time to practice skills learned and will include case presentations to aid in solidifying the material covered.