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Chronic Pain
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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October 14th, 2024
Understanding hypermobility in children and young adults
Estimated reading time: 9 minutesIt is important to remember that most children are hypermobile – this does not mean they have a syndrome or connective tissue disorder. Hypermobility can be asymptomatic, and does not mean joints are unstable. Children under the age of six will not be assessed for any hypermobility syndrome as it is a normal part of life and hypermobility can decrease as they age. If however, after this age problems persist, it is worth investigating further.
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October 2nd, 2024
Understanding ankle hypermobility
Estimated reading time: 9 minutesLateral ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries that occur with activities and recreation in the general population (not considering hypermobility). Up to 70% of people that sprain their ankle have recurring ankle sprains and chronic symptoms (1).
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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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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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August 12th, 2024
Understanding Hip Hypermobility and Its Effects on Joint Pain
Estimated reading time: 6 minutesThe hip joint is one of my favourite joints – although it can be a cause of many problems in hypermobility. It is such a key joint in the body – it is one of the largest and most important joints for several reasons.
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August 5th, 2024
How does hypermobility impact your Knees?
Estimated reading time: 5 minutesHyperextension of the knees in hypermobility is common. I used the adopt the strangest of standing postures, from simple knee locking to crossing one leg over the other, or actually wrapping one leg around the other one.
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May 10th, 2024
Sleeping with hypermobility: A comprehensive guide
Estimated reading time: 7 minutesWhilst much of the discussion around hypermobility and EDS focuses on movement, a common source of anxiety, frustration and stress for those living with such conditions comes from the other half of our lives – sleep.
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April 4th, 2024
What is Self-Compassion and why is it so important?
Estimated reading time: 6 minutesSelf-compassion has been studied in various contexts in a wide range of populations and is linked with positive mental health consistently.
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March 28th, 2024
Headaches in Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes
Estimated reading time: 7 minutesHeadaches are a frequent complaint among my hypermobile clients and The Zebra Club community.
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October 16th, 2023
Managing Nociceptive and Neuropathic Pain with Dr. Leslie Russek
Estimated reading time: 2 minutesNociceptive and neuropathic pain are caused by mechanical factors, inflammation, or disease affecting the tissues
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October 15th, 2023
The 3 Types of Hypermobility Pain by Dr. Leslie Russek
Estimated reading time: 2 minutesPain is a signal from your brain that it perceives danger. There are 3 types of pain: nociceptive, neuropathic, and neoplastic.
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