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Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, the tongue and Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy
Associated Conditions, EDS, Hypermobility

February 3rd, 2025

Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, the tongue and Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy

Estimated reading time: 5 minutesAs a teenager, I had terrible issues with my jaw – in particular, the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). It would lock overnight and would be extremely painful to open it. I probably didn’t have the right movement patterns and balance of my facial and jaw muscles.

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The link between fibromyalgia and hypermobility
Associated Conditions, Chronic Pain, EDS, Hypermobility

January 13th, 2025

The link between fibromyalgia and hypermobility

Estimated reading time: 7 minutesFibromyalgia and symptomatic hypermobility are often debilitating conditions and have overlapping symptoms. Patients presenting with muscular and joint pain and fatigue can frequently be diagnosed with fibromyalgia when, in fact, an Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome diagnosis might have been missed.

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The link between Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and Osteoporosis
Associated Conditions, Chronic Pain, EDS

November 5th, 2024

The link between Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and Osteoporosis

Estimated reading time: 7 minutesI met my first osteoporosis client back when I first started teaching. As part of my initial Pilates training, I’d taken additional courses in how to work with osteoporosis so I was able to safely modify exercises for her during a Pilates mat class. Now it is something I regularly receive questions about.

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Understanding dysautonomia
Associated Conditions, EDS, Hypermobility

September 25th, 2024

Understanding dysautonomia

Estimated reading time: 8 minutesMy first real client introduction to dysautonomia and in this case Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) was back in 2013 when I had a lady join one of my group classes. She told me she would not be able to do any exercises that involved raising her arms above her head as she would faint. She could mitigate this if she was holding a weight in her hands – that would stop the fainting. This makes sense – the autonomic nervous system (ANS) affects blood pressure regulation and blood flow. 

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Understanding Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Its Connection to Scoliosis
Associated Conditions, Chronic Pain, EDS, Hypermobility

September 18th, 2024

Understanding Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Its Connection to Scoliosis

Estimated reading time: 6 minutesWhen I started teaching Pilates mat classes back in 2008, one of the very first clients who joined my classes had scoliosis. I learnt from day one how to work with scoliosis and what was best for this condition (she is still my client today 16 years later, so hopefully I did OK!).

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Nociplastic pain, hypermobility, and a sensitized nervous system
Associated Conditions, Chronic Pain, EDS, Hypermobility

September 11th, 2024

Nociplastic pain, hypermobility, and a sensitized nervous system

Estimated reading time: 6 minutesI’ve asked Dr. Leslie Russek, scientific advisor to The Zebra Club, to collaborate to learn about nociplastic pain and how to regulate a sensitized nervous system.

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EDS and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)
Associated Conditions, EDS, Hypermobility, Lifestyle & Wellbeing

August 26th, 2024

EDS and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)

Estimated reading time: 7 minutesI received my diagnosis of hypermobile EDS because of MCAS, which is probably not the usual route. Back in 2016, I started having a number of symptoms that no doctor could explain. One of the main symptoms was repeated bladder infections and bladder irritability. This went on for 18 months, along with other symptoms like headaches, flushing, rashes, and increased sensitivity to foods and smells I had previously tolerated. I was becoming sicker and sicker with repeated infections and inflammation.

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Navigating Menopause with Hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Associated Conditions, EDS, Hypermobility, Lifestyle & Wellbeing

July 25th, 2024

Navigating Menopause with Hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

Estimated reading time: 6 minutesWhen I hit the menopause or rather it hit me, my life changed dramatically.

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Headaches in Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes
Associated Conditions, Chronic Pain, EDS, Hypermobility

March 28th, 2024

Headaches in Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes

Estimated reading time: 6 minutesDiscover the link between Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and headaches. Learn about causes, such as upper cervical instability, and find effective treatment strategies.

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The Link Between Hypermobility, Autism and Anxiety

Associated Conditions, EDS, Hypermobility

March 22nd, 2024

The Link Between Hypermobility, Autism and Anxiety


Estimated reading time: 5 minutesDiscover the complex connection between hypermobility, autism, and anxiety. Delve into how autism presents differently in women.

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What is Post Exertional Malaise (PEM)?
Associated Conditions, EDS, Hypermobility

March 13th, 2024

What is Post Exertional Malaise (PEM)?

Estimated reading time: 3 minutesPost Exertional Malaise seems to be a hot topic right now. PEM is a cardinal symptom of ME/CFS. While fatigue is very common in my hypermobile patients, the fatigue experienced with ME/CFS can be different. I know, I have ME/CFS myself as do many of The Zebra Club members. I asked Emily Rich to explain more about PEM and how it may change the approach to exercise.

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POTS and Exercise with Emily Rich, OT
Associated Conditions, EDS, Hypermobility, Movement & Exercise

March 7th, 2024

POTS and Exercise with Emily Rich, OT

Estimated reading time: 3 minutesOccupational therapist and researcher Emily Rich shares her expertise and advice when it comes to exercising with POTS.

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