Hypermobility Spectrum: Ehlers-Danlos, hEDS, EDS and more

Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome vs. Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder: What's the Difference? Not everyone who is hypermobile has Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS). In this clip from Live Aligned with Dr. Brent Anderson, Dr. Marcia Perretto explains one of the most misunderstood topics in movement science and rehabilitation: the difference between Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD). Many people discover they are hypermobile, search online, and quickly come across Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. But hypermobility exists on a spectrum, and not everyone with flexible joints meets the criteria for hEDS. In this discussion, Dr. Marcia breaks down: ✅ What makes Ehlers-Danlos a syndrome ✅ How hEDS differs from Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD) ✅ Why hypermobility alone does not automatically mean EDS ✅ The current diagnostic criteria and how they may evolve ✅ Why people with HSD can still experience significant pain and symptoms ✅ Common misconceptions among healthcare and movement professionals Whether you're a Pilates instructor, physical therapist, movement professional, healthcare provider, or someone navigating your own hypermobility journey, this conversation provides important context for understanding the hypermobility spectrum. #EhlersDanlosSyndrome #HypermobileEDS #Hypermobility #HypermobilitySpectrumDisorder