Specialized Care for EDS and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders
Living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) or Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD) can be challenging.
Many individuals experience chronic pain, joint instability, fatigue, headaches, frequent injuries, dizziness, balance difficulties, or a feeling that their body simply requires more effort to function than others.
At Kickstart Physical Therapy, we understand that hypermobility is more than being “double-jointed.” It can affect multiple body systems and often requires a thoughtful, individualized approach to treatment.
Our goal is to help you improve stability, reduce pain, increase confidence in movement, and support your long-term health and function.
What Are EDS and HSD?
Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes are a group of inherited connective tissue disorders that can affect joints, skin, blood vessels, and other tissues throughout the body.
Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders share many similar symptoms and challenges, even when diagnostic criteria for EDS are not fully met.
Because connective tissue is found throughout the body, symptoms can vary significantly from person to person.
Common Symptoms
Individuals with EDS or HSD may experience:
- Joint instability
- Frequent sprains or strains
- Chronic pain
- Muscle tension
- Fatigue
- Neck pain
- Low back pain
- Headaches
- Migraines
- Balance difficulties
- Dizziness
- Poor body awareness (proprioception)
- Recurrent injuries
Many people have spent years searching for answers before receiving an accurate diagnosis.
How Physical Therapy Can Help
Physical therapy is often considered an important component of managing EDS and HSD.
Treatment focuses on improving movement quality, increasing stability, enhancing body awareness, and helping individuals participate more comfortably in daily activities, work, exercise, and recreation.
Because hypermobile individuals often respond differently to exercise and manual therapy than the general population, treatment must be individualized and carefully progressed.
Our Approach
At Kickstart Physical Therapy, treatment plans are tailored to your specific symptoms, goals, and activity level.
Your care may include:
- Joint stabilization exercises
- Postural training
- Balance and proprioceptive training
- Activity modification strategies
- Pain management techniques
- Manual therapy
- Myofascial Release
- Neuromuscular re-education
- Movement retraining
- Home exercise programs
The focus is not simply on strengthening muscles but on improving how your body moves and functions as a whole.
Conditions Commonly Associated with EDS and HSD
Many individuals with hypermobility also experience:
- Chronic neck and back pain
- Headaches and migraines
- Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction
- Balance and dizziness disorders
- Recurrent joint injuries
- Muscle fatigue
- Exercise intolerance
- Postural challenges
Because symptoms often overlap, a comprehensive evaluation is essential
Why Choose Kickstart Physical Therapy?
Experience Treating Complex Conditions
We understand that EDS and HSD often require a different approach than traditional orthopedic rehabilitation.
One-on-One Care
Every session is provided by a Doctor of Physical Therapy who works directly with you throughout your visit.
Individualized Treatment
There is no one-size-fits-all treatment plan for hypermobility. Your care is customized to your unique presentation and goals.
Whole-Person Approach
We look beyond individual symptoms to understand how various systems and movement patterns may be contributing to your challenges.
Trusted Resources
Our understanding of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders is informed by current educational resources and recommendations from the Ehlers-Danlos Society, a leading international organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals affected by these conditions.
You Deserve to Be Heard
If you have Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder, or suspect hypermobility may be contributing to your symptoms, you deserve a provider who listens, understands, and develops a plan tailored to your unique needs.
Contact Kickstart Physical Therapy today to schedule an evaluation and learn how physical therapy may help you move with greater confidence and comfort.
“Associated Conditions We Commonly See”
- POTS
- Cervicogenic headaches
- Migraines
- TMJ dysfunction
- Chronic pain
- Dizziness and balance disorders
- Pelvic instability
- Recurrent ankle sprains