Managing hypermobile EDS

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An overview of the management of Hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome.

Delivered in a 40-minute bite-sized webinar by Nurse Educator Una O'Connor

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Managing EDS @Lwnurses #LWN #LearnWithNurses Una O’Connor RGN PG Dip Medical & Healthcare Education Operations Manager Learn With Nurses Operations Manager Smart Health Solutions @unasnewsEDS tissue disorders, characterised by joint hypermobility, skin hyperextensibility, and tissue fragility.The ‘glue’ that holds the body together doesn’t work properly Connective tissue lies between other tissues and organs, keeping these separate whilst connecting them, holding everything in place and providing support, like the mortar between bricks. Affects the WHOLE body!Being hypermobile can make you bendy!Proprioception / PositioningExercisePhysioPainDigestive IssuesDigestive IssuesMast Cell Activation SyndromeAutonomic IssuesAutonomic IssuesSleep & FatigueSchool & WoVariability Ergonomics Attendance Assessment Summary • Hypermobility EDS is variable • It is much more than just being double jointed • There is no cure • Management of symptoms