Do you often feel unusually flexible or experience frequent joint aches? You might be living with hypermobility, a condition where joints move beyond their normal range. While flexibility can be an advantage for dancers and athletes, excessive movement can cause pain, fatigue, and even injury.
At Trilogy Physiotherapy in Sinnamon Park, Brisbane, we provide tailored physiotherapy programs to help people with hypermobility build strength, control, and confidence in movement.
What Is Hypermobility?
Joint hypermobility occurs when the connective tissues (ligaments and joint capsules) are more elastic than usual, allowing extra movement at the joints (Castori et al., 2017). Some individuals are simply “loose-jointed,” while others may have Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD) or Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS).
Common Symptoms
- Frequent joint sprains or subluxations
- Muscle aches after activity
- Fatigue and poor postural endurance
- Back or neck pain
- Difficulty with balance and coordination
How Physiotherapy Helps
Physiotherapy is the cornerstone of managing hypermobility. Evidence shows that individualised exercise programs can significantly improve pain, stability, and quality of life (Palmer et al., 2020).
1️⃣ Strength and Stability Training
Targeted strengthening of muscles around hypermobile joints improves stability and reduces strain. Exercises often focus on the core, hips, and shoulders to support better movement patterns.
2️⃣ Proprioceptive & Balance Exercises
People with hypermobility often have reduced joint awareness. Balance tasks, closed-chain movements, and controlled weight-bearing activities help retrain neuromuscular control.
3️⃣ Posture & Movement Education
Physiotherapists teach proper body alignment, helping to prevent habitual over-stretching and poor postural habits that increase pain.
4️⃣ Activity Modification & Load Management
Your physio will guide you on pacing strategies and load progression to prevent flare-ups while staying active.
5️⃣ Pain Management Techniques
Manual therapy, taping, and gentle strengthening can help relieve tension and muscle guarding associated with hypermobile joints (Rombaut et al., 2011).
Why Choose Trilogy Physiotherapy?
At Trilogy Physiotherapy in Sinnamon Park, our clinicians have extensive experience treating children, adolescents, and adults with hypermobility, including those with ASD or neurodevelopmental conditions where low tone and joint laxity are common.
We take a holistic and progressive approach, combining:
- Comprehensive assessment and Beighton scoring
- Strength, proprioception, and endurance programs
- Collaboration with paediatricians and rheumatologists when required
- Access to our on-site rehab gym for safe exercise progression
Whether you’re managing EDS, recovering from recurrent sprains, or helping your child develop postural control, our physiotherapists can create a program that builds strength and stability for the long term.
Take the Next Step
If you or your child experiences frequent sprains, fatigue, or joint instability, don’t ignore it early physiotherapy intervention can make a lasting difference.
📍 Visit Trilogy Physiotherapy in Sinnamon Park, Brisbane, and let our team help you move with confidence. Click here to book now!
References
- Castori, M., et al. (2017). Joint hypermobility syndrome and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome: The need for correct diagnosis and effective management. Rheumatology, 56(12), 2106–2114.
- Palmer, S., et al. (2020). Exercise therapy improves physical and psychological function in people with hypermobility. Musculoskeletal Science & Practice, 47, 102160.
- Rombaut, L., et al. (2011). Clinical features, kinesiophobia, and exercise therapy in Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and hypermobility. Disability & Rehabilitation, 33(8), 698–706.
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