Description:Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS) and hypermobility spectrum disorder (HSD) are no longer seen as rare, hEDS is now considered the most prevalent type of heritable disorder of connective tissue in the world, thought to affect at least 1 in every 5000 people*, and the prevalence for association of generalised joint hypermobility and widespread pain is higher still*. This shift in understanding demands a different approach to information provision; one that is tailored specifically to those with hEDS and HSD, and which provides a clear, concise and balanced overview - a book that allows you to ‘see the woods from the trees!' Whether you are newly diagnosed, or a patient or healthcare professional this ground breaking book, reviewed by leading experts and reflecting the most up to date knowledge from the EDS International Classification 2017, brings together all the information you most want to know about the newly classified 'hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome' and 'hypermobility spectrum disorder.' The author has not only managed to compile clear and concise answers to frequently asked questions, such as ‘How do these conditions overlap?’ and ‘Why are people affected so differently?’, she has provided detailed descriptions of symptoms and associated co-morbidities, and has provided comprehensive, accessible, evidence-based information relating to diagnosis and management. Exercise, physiotherapy, surgery and the psychological effects of the disorder are discussed, as well as what to expect during clinical assessment, and much, much more. From postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome to mast cell activation syndrome, and from clinical assessment to self-management - if you ever wished that you could find all of the information you need, together, in one place... Look no further!We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Understanding Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder. To get started finding Understanding Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed. Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.
Pages
188
Format
PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition
Publisher
Redcliff-House Publications
Release
2017
ISBN
1999730003
Understanding Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder
Description: Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS) and hypermobility spectrum disorder (HSD) are no longer seen as rare, hEDS is now considered the most prevalent type of heritable disorder of connective tissue in the world, thought to affect at least 1 in every 5000 people*, and the prevalence for association of generalised joint hypermobility and widespread pain is higher still*. This shift in understanding demands a different approach to information provision; one that is tailored specifically to those with hEDS and HSD, and which provides a clear, concise and balanced overview - a book that allows you to ‘see the woods from the trees!' Whether you are newly diagnosed, or a patient or healthcare professional this ground breaking book, reviewed by leading experts and reflecting the most up to date knowledge from the EDS International Classification 2017, brings together all the information you most want to know about the newly classified 'hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome' and 'hypermobility spectrum disorder.' The author has not only managed to compile clear and concise answers to frequently asked questions, such as ‘How do these conditions overlap?’ and ‘Why are people affected so differently?’, she has provided detailed descriptions of symptoms and associated co-morbidities, and has provided comprehensive, accessible, evidence-based information relating to diagnosis and management. Exercise, physiotherapy, surgery and the psychological effects of the disorder are discussed, as well as what to expect during clinical assessment, and much, much more. From postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome to mast cell activation syndrome, and from clinical assessment to self-management - if you ever wished that you could find all of the information you need, together, in one place... Look no further!We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Understanding Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder. To get started finding Understanding Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed. Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.