Physical Therapy for Hypermobility, hEDS & HSD
Full Spectrum Treatment for folks with Bendy Bodies
Hypermobility requires a different approach to movement and strength. Our pelvic floor physical therapists understand the unique challenges of hEDS, HSD, and hypermobility, helping you build strength, improve body awareness, support joint stability, and move with greater confidence for the long term.
Care That’s More than just Treating Flexible Joints
Moving through the world on the more symptomatic end of the hypermobile, bendy spectrum can come with challenges. You may feel “really tight” in certain areas while quite mobile or loose in others. That can be due to the muscles trying to do the job that the connective tissue (ligaments and tendons) aren’t doing. For example – hamstrings that are “always tight” helping to stabilize loose hip joints.
Since hypermobility is driven primarily by laxity in the connective tissue (and connective tissue is literally everywhere), all of the systems of the body are fair game to develop issues, including: circulatory, gastrointestinal, skin, genito-urinary, immunologic, musculoskeletal, etc. These combined effects can make overall movement more complicated and all of the factors need to be considered when we design and optimize your treatment plan.
So how exactly can pelvic physical therapy help?
Well, remember that loose hip / tight hamstring example?
Guess what those hips are a part of? The pelvis! And the trunk. And the legs. Oh, and all of the internal organs affected by these structures as well. So yes, pelvic floor physical therapy can play a big role providing treatment for…
Fatigue and pacing strategies
Joint sense and support
All-things bowel, bladder and sexual
Strengthening and CORRECT flexibility training
Safe and effective movement and activity
And more!
Bottom line… we know that hypermobility can feel limiting.
But when approached appropriately, bendy folks can live and move in a healthy, thriving and sustainable way.
Care That Sees the Whole You
Hypermobility affects everyone differently, and your care should be designed around your unique experience.
We take the time to understand your symptoms, your goals, your movement patterns, and the factors that influence how your body responds. Together, we create a personalized treatment plan focused on helping you build confidence, improve function, and live more comfortably in your body.
Additionally, we emphasize:
⌾ Advanced expertise in hypermobility, HDS, hEDS and generally bendy bodies
⌾ Whole body assessment - not just pelvic floor treatment
⌾ Inclusive care for all bodies & identities
⌾ Trauma informed approach to all treatment
⌾ Clear communication and guidance throughout care
Hypermobility Resources
Navigating Hypermobility and Perinatal Health with Megan Beach Gomes – The Zebra Talks Podcast
Pelvic Health Challenges in the Hypermobility Community with Beth Kemper – The Zebra Talks Podcast
Your Hypermobility Experts
Ready to Feel More Confident in Your Hypermobile Body?
Living with hypermobility can make it feel like you're constantly adjusting – managing pain, anticipating flare ups or wondering what activities you can tolerate on a certain day.
Our goal isn't just to reduce your symptoms. It's to help you build confidence in your body again! Together, we'll create a plan that helps you move with greater ease, understand what your body needs, and return to the things that make life feel like yours.