Clinical Approaches to Assessing & Managing Hypermobility

By the end of this course, you will (1) identify and differentiate hypermobility spectrum disorders and (2) develop safe treatment plans to manage associated pain and instability. Presented by Dr. Linda Bluestein, MD—an expert in connective tissue disorders—this course clarifies the clinical distinctions among generalized joint hypermobility, Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes, and related conditions. You’ll explore the biomechanical, genetic, and systemic contributors to hypermobility and learn assessment tools such as the Beighton Score. Practical modules demonstrate stabilization, strength, and proprioceptive strategies for athletes and general clients. This course is unique for blending medical expertise with actionable, movement-based techniques, equipping practitioners to reduce pain, enhance joint control, and build patient resilience through evidence-based, integrative care

• Assess and manage hypermobility safely and effectively
• Apply stabilization and proprioceptive techniques to reduce symptoms
• Differentiate hypermobility spectrum disorders and develop safe treatment plans

• Prior hands-on experience with core concepts
• Ability to apply main tools or methods independently