Exercises for Joint Hypermobility Syndrome?

loz_
loz_ Community member Posts: 39 Contributor
edited July 23 in Everyday life
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! :)

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  • chiarieds
    chiarieds Community member Posts: 16,331 Championing
    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_
    loz_ Community member Posts: 39 Contributor
    Hi @chiarieds

    Thank you for your reply and the links you attached, I will definitely have a look :)
  • durhamjaide2001
    durhamjaide2001 Scope Member Posts: 11,209 Championing
    I have also got hyper mobility in my joints and it affects my fine and groce motor skills 
  • loz_
    loz_ Community member Posts: 39 Contributor
    @durhamjaide2001 i’m sorry to hear that, do you have a diagnosis?
  • durhamjaide2001
    durhamjaide2001 Scope Member Posts: 11,209 Championing
    Yes I think so 
  • loz_
    loz_ Community member Posts: 39 Contributor
    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Hypermobility Syndrome but I have been advised by other members of this website that my rheumatologist is using an outdated term and it’s now known as Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder.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
    durhamjaide2001 Scope Member Posts: 11,209 Championing
    Will do we just call it hyper  mobility in the joints 
  • loz_
    loz_ Community member Posts: 39 Contributor
    Ahh okay.

    Nice to meet you! :)
  • AL925
    AL925 Scope Member Posts: 1 Listener
    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!