DIAGNOSIS
Your medical professional may undertake a medical examination to assess your joint mobility. He or she could also conduct blood testing to rule out any hereditary problems. Medical professionals may use an assessment test or interview questions to determine joint mobility. The Beighton score considers your joint range of motion on a nine scale. You obtain one point in each of the ones that follow:
- Bending to the front and placing your palms down on the floor without trying to bend your knees.
- The ability to bend your forearms backward.
- The ability to bend your knees back.
- Having the ability to bend your thumbs backward and reach your elbows.
- Having the ability to bend your tiny fingers backward beyond 90 degrees.
You may have joint hypermobility syndrome if you scored four or more points and had physical discomfort in four or more bones for at least three months.
TREATMENT
There is currently no treatment for joint hypermobility syndrome. Treatments entail safeguarding your bones and regulating your discomfort. Physical activity can help you maintain your joints by improving your muscles. Other suggestions involve:
- Ensure constant postural stability.
- Prevent severe range of movements by standing with your legs slightly bent.
- Choose shoes with enough arch support.
- Employ orthotics.
Seeking medical assistance can allow you to reduce discomfort, enhance strength, and achieve better balance and posture.
