When the Body Says No: A Hand Therapist’s Perspective on Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Chaz Lucius’s Story As a Certified Hand Therapist, I work closely with individuals navigating the challenges of musculoskeletal injuries and chronic conditions. So when I read the recent statement from Chaz Lucius—a talented young hockey player retiring due to a diagnosis of […]
Chronic Pain, EDSThe ABCs of TMD With EDS Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is a complex condition that has a wide range of effects on the body, including how the jaw functions. Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) occurs when the jaw is not functioning optimally. Thankfully, there are unique ways to take care of jaw function and oral health while being […]
EDS, TMJDry Needling Can Help EDS What is Dry Needling? Dry Needling is the use of a microfilament needle that is inserted into a trigger point (a tight spot in the muscle) to cause a “twitch” response. This helps to reduce pain, inactivate trigger points, and restore function. Trigger points are often tender to the touch […]
Dry NeedlingWhy Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Sometimes Requires Splinting People with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, a connective tissue disorder, often suffer from hypermobility. People with hypermobility often suffer from chronic dislocations or subluxations and are frequently known as “double jointed.” There are a variety of splints that can be used to help with the dislocation of the fingers […]
Occupational Therapy5 Ways to Find Relief from Hypermobility EDS Using Physical Therapy Hypermobility EDS symptoms: Joint hypermobility is a connective tissue disorder. Hypermobility is when the ligaments that provide stability for the joints are loose or weak. This allows for too much movement of the joints. Joint hypermobility can have a variety of symptoms and varies […]
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