Product Description

Following a brief description of the historical and genetic background of the condition HMS is described in relation to other connective tissue disorders, such as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, the Marfan Syndrome etc. The hypermobility syndrome is distinct from hypermobility (as in one joint only), which most physiotherapists are familiar with, and this difference will be explored.

Hypermobility, is something people are born with, but it does not necessarily produce symptoms. It is present in between 5-15% of the population. Many of these will suffer symptoms at some stage in their life. It may occur in childhood, adolescence, adulthood, pregnancy or old age. Each of these stages is covered in the book, with detailed information on the presentation of the condition and its management.

There are contributions from a variety of medical practitioners experienced in this field:.
Consultant Rheumatologist, Professor R Grahame, Consultant Paediatrician, Dr K Murray, GP, Dr E Mansi, several physiotherapists, who specialise in different areas; Rosemary Keer (adults), Alison Middleditch (adolescents), Vicky Harding (Chronic pain), Jane Simmonds (Rehabilitation) & Sue Maillard (paediatric). There will also be a contribution from Sarah Gurley-Green, past Chairperson to the Hypermobility Syndrome association.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #51066 in Books
• Published on: 2003-06-03
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 188 pages

In Touch Spring 2004, No 106
This is an invaluable reference book.
I strongly recommend that this book be read by all physiotherapists.

From the Publisher
This unique book, written primarily for physiotherapists, but also of interest to anyone working with musculoskeletal dysfunction, looks in depth at the Hypermobility Syndrome.
Physiotherapists and other practitioners are familiar with hypermobility presenting in isolation, but much less familiar with the hypermobility syndrome, which frequently goes unrecognised and undiagnosed, sometimes with dire consequences for the sufferer. Patients often present with a constellation of longstanding symptoms which can be problematic for the practitioner involved. This book aims to help the practitioner recognise and deal more effectively with this often difficult and challenging group of patients.

From the Author
This book was initially written to try to fill the gap in the literature regarding the hypermobility syndrome and how to manage it. The idea came out of a series of courses the authors ran for physiotherapists, which were successful, but oversubscribed. The 'book of the course' was an attempt to spread the word to a wider audience. The content of the book is based on literature to be found in the medical and physiotherapy press, but also on the clinical experience of the contributors, all of whom are involved in managing patients with this syndrome.

Although primarily written for physiotherapists and any medical practitioner involved with musculoskeletal dysfunction, it is interesting to see how many individuals with the hypermobility syndrome have also found the book useful to help themselves, their families and their therapists understand more about the condition.

There is still much to be learnt about the condition and it is hoped that this book will inform, stimulate interest, debate and further research.

Customer Reviews

IT DELIVERS WHAT IT SAYS ON THE COVER!!
This book is long overdue for those of us who treat patients with Joint Hypermobility Syndrome (JHS) infrequently. For many years I have searched for good physiotherapy literature on this syndrome, and now here it is!

The layout is very clear, easily readable, with boxes and diagrams used to good effect to summarise main points. An easy book to dip into if your short of time. Definitely a good reference book for any physiotherapy department.

It is written by experts in the field of JHS and includes a good introductory chapter on "Hypermobility" and "Hypermobility Syndrome". It has a good chapter on overall management of these patients and then continues with chapters on JHS in children, adolescents and adults. It also includes the related Marfan and Ehler's-Danlos syndromes. There is a good chapter on physiotherapy assessment, and another on rehabilitation, fitness, sport and performance. They all contain good practical advice. The final chapters look at chronic pain and JHS from a patients perspective.

If you've ever been referred a patient with JHS and didn't know what to do with them, this book will point you in the right direction. It will also make you more aware that some patients referred to outpatient departments with common soft tissue injuries may also be hypermobile, and this may then affect their expected recovery!

In summary, an excellent, well-referenced book for any physiotherapy department or individual with an interest in JHS.

Dr Rodney Grahame the God of Connective Tissue Disorders
I can not praise this book enough. I have type 1 Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and this book has given me a more positive outlook in the management of dislocations and subluxations in the future. It offers you many photographs of how to look for hypermobility in a patient including using scale tests like the Beighton Scale Test for Hypermobility.
The books also covers children and teenagers and how they can be helped dealing with hypermobility as they are often singled out in the classroom or gym as being a circus act who can do many bendy tricks with their bodies.
This is the first time I have read of the pain factor in hypermobility being so acurately portrayed. You can look fine from the outside but inside all your ligaments, muscles, tendons and bones ache with the struggle against your collagen defect not holding the joints in place. It is not only the joints but other conditions like asthma have been found to be common in hypermobile people. All the evidence offered has been peer reviewed, so is not a coffee table type book but a serious piece of medical knowledge.
This book is great for physicians wanting to know more about hypermobility and the sufferer who will, like myself, find solace in knowing that at least someone knows how EDS and hypermobile people suffer with the consequences of a simple faulty gene.

Valuble to both specialists & Patients!!!!!!
At last a book which covers Hyper Mobility Syndrome.The book proves to be extreemly valuble to both Specialists & more importantly the People who suffer from this condition..... it gives both a technical & common sense approach to managing what can be a very difficult condition which often goes undiagnosed.
It enables sufferers to take back a little control of their lives by educating them to be aware of how the conditon affects their body and at a level suitable to all!