Ehlers Danlos Syndrome /Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy for Hypermobility| EDS physiotherapy in Bethesda

 

EDS/hEDS can demonstrate a spectrum of issues like frequent joint dislocations/ subluxations or injuries, joint pain, headaches, POTS, pelvic pain, gastric issues, fibromyalgia etc.

What does physical therapy for hypermobility look like?

Hypermobility is often misunderstood or misdiagnosed. Generic physical therapy plans can actually make symptoms worse. That’s why we take a different approach:

  • Thorough Assessments: We identify joint instability, muscular imbalances, and pain patterns specific to hypermobility.

  • Tailored Strengthening Programs: Low-load, progressive strengthening exercises to protect joints and prevent dislocations.

  • Neuromuscular Control Training: Improve body awareness and coordination to reduce injury risk.

  • Pain Management & Pacing Strategies: Learn how to avoid flare-ups while staying active.

  • Hands-On Manual Therapy: When appropriate, we use gentle manual techniques to release tension and improve joint function.

Why choose EmpowerHeal for physical therapy for Ehlers Danlos Syndrome?

It is difficult to find EDS informed and competent providers who are certified hypermobility PTs. Mahima is trained in Ehlers Danlos management through Ehlers Danlos Society. She has taken courses EDS and HSD Diagnosis, Pain and MSK Management, EDS and HSD Co-morbidities and Related Complications, EDS ECHO Finding Functional Foundations (FFF)™.EmpowerHeal Physical Therapy is one of the few specialized Ehlers Danlos clinic serving  Bethesda, Washington DC area.

Conditions We Treat

We provide hypermobility-informed and hypermobility-competent care for:

  • Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS)

  • Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD)

  • Rib subluxations 
  • Generalized Joint Hypermobility

  • Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)

  • TMJ and cervical instability

  • Pelvic floor dysfunction in hypermobile patients

  • Chronic joint pain and fatigue

Call 240-277-9548 or book an appointment today to schedule an appointment at EmpowerHeal Physical Therapy at Bethesda, MD.

Why Patients from Washington, DC Choose Us

Even though our physical therapy clinic is located in Bethesda, we are proud to serve clients from Washington, DC and surrounding neighborhoods including Chevy Chase, Tenleytown, Georgetown, and Capitol Hill.

Patients travel to our clinic because:

✔️ We specialize in hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos care
✔️ You get 1-on-1 treatment with a licensed physical therapist
✔️ We understand the complexity of chronic pain & connective tissue disorders
✔️ Our Bethesda office is easily accessible from NW Washington, DC

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