Exercises for Joint Hypermobility Syndrome?

loz_

Hey everyone,

My name is Loz and I am a 25 year old woman diagnosed with Joint Hypermobility Syndrome by a rheumatologist. I have been referred for physio to strengthen my joints. Pilates/yoga and swimming have also been recommended to me but I was just wondering if there were any other exercise activities that people would recommend? If you need any info on my symptoms to make a judgement on what to recommend please do let me know and I would be happy to explain.

Thank you!

chiarieds

Hi @loz_ - rhythmical exercises like walking & swimming are good. Whilst waiting for your physio appointment, you might also like to try these gentle exercises: https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/73345/gentle-tai-chi-qi-gong-yoga-videos

Also try diaphragmatic/abdominal breathing which aids relaxation, reduces stress & pain: https://www.nbt.nhs.uk/sites/default/files/attachments/Diaphragmatic Breathing.pdf

loz_

Hi @chiarieds, 

Thank you for your reply and the links you attached, I will definitely have a look

durhamjaide2001

I have also got hyper mobility in my joints and it affects my fine and groce motor skills 

loz_

@durhamjaide2001 i’m sorry to hear that, do you have a diagnosis?

durhamjaide2001

Yes I think so 

loz_

What is it if you don’t mind me asking? Mine is Joint Hypermobility Syndrome but I have been advised by other members of this website that my rheumatologist is using an outdated term and it’s now known as Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder.

I get all kinds of horrible symptoms with my diagnosis. If you ever want to chat about the condition just let me know

durhamjaide2001

Will do we just call it hyper  mobility in the joints 

loz_

Ahh okay.

Nice to meet you!

AL925

I have HEDs and definitely second strength training thats specified to you, it's totally changed my mobility and pain levels! And the abdominal breathing My physio told me to avoid yoga but that's probably different from person to person Good luck!