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Hypermobility physiotherapy at Biio goes far beyond general exercise—it's about teaching your body to find stability within flexibility. While traditional physiotherapy might focus on strengthening already-flexible joints, our approach recognizes that hypermobile bodies require fundamentally different movement strategies.
Our specialist physiotherapists understand how hypermobile joints behave differently from "normal" joints. They develop targeted programmes that focus on proprioception (your body's sense of where it is in space), muscle activation patterns, and joint protection strategies. This isn't about restricting your movement—it's about helping you move with confidence rather than constant vigilance about your joints.
Your hypermobility physiotherapy integrates seamlessly with your broader Biio care team, sharing insights through our biiography platform to ensure every aspect of your treatment works in harmony. Whether you're dealing with frequent subluxations, chronic pain, or simply wanting to move through life without fear of injury, our approach addresses both the mechanical and psychological aspects of living with hypermobile joints.
Your first 90-minute session goes far beyond flexibility testing. We conduct the 2017 hEDS Diagnostic Criteria assessment, Beighton Score, and advanced hypermobility evaluations including specialized tools like the Contompasis Score and regional assessments (ULHAT/LLAS) when standard testing is borderline. We also assess your skin, functional capacity, and screen for orthostatic dysfunction.
We observe how your hypermobile body actually moves in daily activities. This includes analysing your gait, posture, joint stability during transitional movements, and identifying compensation patterns that might be contributing to pain or dysfunction.
Your physiotherapist collaborates with your case manager and other team members to develop a treatment plan that addresses not just your joints, but how hypermobility affects your entire system. This might include coordination with your pain psychologist or integrative medicine practitioner.
Based on your assessment, we develop a personalized program focusing on proprioceptive training, targeted strengthening of stabilizing muscles, joint protection techniques, and movement re-education. You'll learn techniques that reduce subluxations and build functional strength.
We continuously monitor your progress using validated outcome measures and adjust your program as your body adapts. Your improvements are shared with your care team to optimize your overall treatment approach.
You'll develop the skills and confidence to manage your hypermobility independently, including flare management strategies, exercise progression, and when to seek additional support.