Hypermobility Workshop

Dr. Caitlin Greenstein, PT, DPT, OCS from Beyond Physical Therapy will be leading a workshop on hypermobility at Current Wellness on December 12th at 11:30am. Caitlin has been in clinical practice as a physical therapist since 2010 and has focused her private practice on treating individuals with Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSD) and hypermobile Ehlers-Danilo’s Syndromes (hEDS). Who is this workshop intended for: Anyone with a diagnosis of HSD or hEDS Anyone who suspects they may have HSD or hEDS Parents of children with diagnosed or suspected HSD/hEDS What to expect: An education focused class to help the audience better understand HSD/hEDS Education on comorbidities/associated disorders/associated traits How physical therapy fits into the care team needed for this niche An open forum discussion to conclude the session Discussion topics: Describe the difference between HSD and hEDS talk through common symptoms Reference the 2017 criteria with handout or projector Discuss new criteria to be released soon! Disclose PTs do not diagnose this, discuss impairments we identify/treat Discuss associated disorders: GI Dysautonomia Discuss associated traits: neurodivergence Discuss PT place: education addressing pain and associated impairments maximize functionality assist with equipment to aide in sustainability