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Living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

By Adrienne Loukopoulos on December 23, 2025Leave a comment

Living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Practical Strategies for Day-to-Day Life (Including POTS & Dysautonomia) Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is a connective tissue disorder. Because connective tissue helps support joints, skin, and other structures throughout the body, EDS can affect far more than just flexibility. Many people experience joint hypermobility, pain, and fatigue—but it’s also common to have […]

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Splinting in Hand Therapy

By Adrienne Loukopoulos on December 22, 2025Leave a comment

Splinting in Hand Therapy How Certified Hand Therapists Create Comfort, Protection, and Better Function Occupational therapists (OTs) and certified hand therapists (CHTs) have a unique skill set: we can fabricate custom orthoses, more commonly called splints. These devices are built specifically for your body and your needs—not pulled off a shelf—so they’re often more comfortable, […]

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