Hypermobility Mastery Program

Week 1: Hypermobility Classifications & Diagnostics

In Week 1, you will gain insights into your role within the diagnostic process of hEDS. You will also acquire knowledge about the four distinct hypermobility classifications and learn how to differentiate between HSD and hEDS, understanding the significance of this distinction. By the end of the week, you will be proficient in guiding three different types of patients through the initial intake process:

• Patients with a known history of hypermobility.
• Patients who have heard about hypermobility and suspect they may be dealing with it.
• Patients who are unfamiliar with hypermobility, but you suspect it may play a role in their pain story.

  

  
  

Week 2: Considering non-musculoskeletal manifestations of hypermobility

During this module, you will gain insight into the common non-musculoskeletal comorbidities often encountered in this patient population. You will understand the practical implications of these comorbidities on patient care, including when to make referrals and how to provide assistance within your professional scope.

Week 3: Hypermobility management is teamwork

This week is dedicated to establishing a comprehensive care team. Individuals in this population have frequently encountered challenges as they navigate various professionals without finding the help and answers they need, leading to exhaustion and difficulty in locating appropriate medical practitioners. Moreover, the majority of your hypermobile patients are likely to experience multisystemic issues that fall beyond your professional scope, necessitating inter-professional care.

During this week, you will acquire the skills to assist your patients in assembling their own team of specialists. You will also learn strategies for networking with other professionals working with this population, allowing you to provide the best possible care to your patients.

Week 4: General Musculoskeletal Impacts of Hypermobility

This module marks the beginning of the bulk of the curriculum. In this week, our focus will be on the general trends observed in hypermobility, which encompass aspects such as lower baseline muscle tone, reduced proprioception, and central sensitization. This is where you will gain insights into addressing common questions, including:

• Which movements should be avoided?
• Is training at the end range advisable?
• Is stretching appropriate for individuals in this population?"

Week 5: Subluxations/Dislocations In Hypermobility

This week, you will acquire the skills to address subluxations and dislocations, spanning from acute care perspectives to long-term strategies aimed at reducing their intensity and frequency. You will also learn effective communication techniques when dealing with patients experiencing these issues and how to identify red flags that may necessitate referrals. Additionally, you will receive a patient handbook to distribute, containing post-subluxation care routines for each extremity, along with general guidelines to follow immediately after such incidents occur.

Week 6: Common Musculoskeletal Conditions Seen in the Hypermobile Population

This week, you will gain insights into recognizing and identifying common conditions often observed in this population, including but not limited to:

• UCI
• Hip Dysplasia
• Costochondritis
• Ankle sprains
• Pelvic floor dysfunction
• Scoliosis
• TMJD

You will also learn how these conditions impact your treatment plan, both from a passive and active perspective, and when and how to order imaging when necessary. For each of these conditions, you will have access to patient handouts designed to assist both you and your patients in understanding the implications of these conditions for their individual situations.