This session will explore working with clients with Hypermobility and providing practical advice which you can implement directly into your clinic when dealing with this client group. The presentation will give a short overview of the differences between Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder and Hypermobility Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, key information to look out for at the subjective and objective stages and suggested treatment choices for working with hypermobile clients. Throughout the presentation we will draw on case studies to contextualise the information based on patients in a pre-professional dance setting, the speakers main area of specialism.

• Understanding of common hypermobility diagnoses and diagnosis criteria.
• Understanding and ability to identify common clinical presentations for hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome.
• Awareness of hypermobility presentation amongst performers.
• Understanding of manual therapy considerations for the hypermobile client.
• Awareness of signposting options for the hypermobile client and opportunities for further learning.