Sorry - can't help! Had a friend at school with hypermobile joints - she could do back bends and push her fingers into all sorts of unexpected positions, but never realised it could be a problem :confused:.

Hope someone else has some info.

Have you spoken to the client about the condition? I knew someone with this a few years ago, and he was very prone to bruising, and also had arthritic joints - he was only 32 but felt much older. He was also warned that he may be prone to heart disease! There are number of variables to the condition, but it would be best to talk to the client to see how it affects them, and then gauge the treatment accordingly - you may need to modify your pressure if the skin is sensitive.

Have you spoken to the client about the condition? I knew someone with this a few years ago, and he was very prone to bruising, and also had arthritic joints - he was only 32 but felt much older. He was also warned that he may be prone to heart disease! There are number of variables to the condition, but it would be best to talk to the client to see how it affects them, and then gauge the treatment accordingly - you may need to modify your pressure if the skin is sensitive.

Yes we have discussed the condition and she has many problems, arthritic joints being one. She cannot stand her back being touched at all but is ok with medium pressure on the feet, there has been no bruising to date. I understand that vascular EDS may cause heart problems and rupture to major vessels but she does not have this form of the condition. It is nice to know someone has come across the condition before as I had never even heard of it. I had to do some research. Thanks for your reply's.

It's to do with the collagen in the body not reacting as it should, and therefore could affect any part of the body. For example, joints could slip out of place easily or not go in the right direction. Your client is the best person to advise how it affects her.

Hi

My best friend has Ehlers-Danloss, and ive treated her since before I qualified in Reflexology.

You have to treat each session with your client differently - depending on how they are feeling etc. We noticed that sometimes she could cope with longer treatments.

My friend was very late in being diagnosed with this - she used to be a gymnast, but her ligaments etc became very loose and she had several injuries through it. She now has a straightened leg.

So, depending on how far along they are with the condition (it worsens with age...) and where it is affecting them, you will have to tailor the treatment accordingly.

Gently, gently, does it.

Feel free to PM me with any questions

Hi

My best friend has Ehlers-Danloss, and ive treated her since before I qualified in Reflexology.

You have to treat each session with your client differently - depending on how they are feeling etc. We noticed that sometimes she could cope with longer treatments.

My friend was very late in being diagnosed with this - she used to be a gymnast, but her ligaments etc became very loose and she had several injuries through it. She now has a straightened leg.

So, depending on how far along they are with the condition (it worsens with age...) and where it is affecting them, you will have to tailor the treatment accordingly.

Gently, gently, does it.

Feel free to PM me with any questions

At last someone who has treated the condition. Thank you Ged I have Pmd you.

Hi hope you don't mind me butting in. I have EDS myself and agree that each session should be based on what presenting on that particular day. My EDS is the hypermobility type and it can cause mitral valve problems, IBS, migraine and a number of other issues. EDS affects the body's collagen throughout the body not just the joints. My experience of treatment is that gentle massage works well as does reflexology and reiki. I have entered email addies for two excellent sites for all things EDS related

[url]The Hypermobility Syndrome Association • Index page[/url]

[url]• View forum - Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome[/url]

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