At FYZICAL East Asheville, our team is trained in the identification and treatment of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) or Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD). These populations have unique needs and require a modified approach to physical therapy. Some common co-morbidities associated with EDS and HSD include Pelvic Floor, TMJD, balance issues, and muscles and joint pain. At FYZICAL East Asheville, we have well-established internal programs for all of these as well as additional training for pain management, strength training, and stability training for EDS and HSD in particular.

The combined prevalence of h-EDS and HSD is in the order of 1 in 500. However, experts also believe that all these prevalence figures are underestimates because many people with EDS or HSD do not get diagnosed. It may also take many years to get diagnosed or it is common that people may get misdiagnosed with another condition.