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An exploratory study of clinical characteristics and gait features of adolescents with hypermobility disorders

de Koning, Lisanne E. (Lectoraat Fysiotherapie - Transitie Van Zorg Bij Complexe Patiënten); Scheper, Mark C.; Ploeger, Hilde E.; Warnink-Kavelaars, Jessica; Oosterlaan, Jaap; Bus, Sicco A.; Engelbert, Raoul H.H. (Lectoraat Fysiotherapie - Transitie Van Zorg Bij Complexe Patiënten)

Background In adolescents with non-pathological and pathological joint hypermobility, gait deviations have been associated with pain and fatigue. It remains unclear what distinguishes the non-pathological form of joint hypermobility (JH) from pathological forms (i.e. hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome …

2023-02AlgemeenArtikel

The evidence‐based rationale for physical therapy treatment of children, adolescents, and adults diagnosed with joint hypermobility syndrome/hypermobile Ehlers Danlos syndrome

Engelbert, Raoul H.H.; Juul-Kristensen, Birgit; Pacey, Verity; de Wandele, Inge; Smeenk, Sandy; Woinarosky, Nicoleta; Sabo, Stephanie; Scheper, Mark C.; Russek, Leslie; Simmonds, Jane V.

New insights into the phenotype of Joint Hypermobility Syndrome (JHS) and Ehlers‐Danlos Syndrome‐hypermobile type (hEDS) have raised many issues in relation to classification, diagnosis, assessment, and treatment. Within the multidisciplinary team, physical therapy plays a central role in management …

2017-03AlgemeenArtikel

Disability in adolescents and adults diagnosed with hypermobility-related Disorders: a meta-analysis

Scheper, Mark C.; Juul-Kristensen, Birgit; Rombaut, Lies; Rameckers, Eugene A.; Verbunt, Jeanine; Engelbert, Raoul H.

OBJECTIVE: To (1) establish the association of the most common reported symptoms on disability; and (2) study the effectiveness of treatment on disability in patients with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome-hypermobility type (EDS-HT)/hypermobility syndrome (HMS). DATA SOURCES: An electronic search (Medical Subject …

2016-12AlgemeenArtikel

Is motor performance in 5.5-year-old children associated with the presence of generalized joint hypermobility?

de Boer, Rosa M.; van Vlimmeren, Leo A.; Scheper, Mark C.; Nijhuis-van der Sanden, Maria W.G.; Engelbert, Raoul H.H.

OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of generalized joint hypermobility (GJH) in Dutch children aged 5.5 years, and to examine the association between GJH and motor performance and development over time. STUDY DESIGN: A prospective cohort of 249 children was recruited. GJH was assessed with the Beighton …

2015-07-17AlgemeenArtikel

Chronic pain in hypermobility syndrome and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hypermobility type)

Scheper, Mark C; de Vries, Janneke E; Verbunt, Jeanine; Engelbert, Raoul HH

Generalized joint hypermobility (GJH) is highly prevalent among patients diagnosed with chronic pain. When GJH is accompanied by pain in ≥4 joints over a period ≥3 months in the absence of other conditions that cause chronic pain, the hypermobility syndrome (HMS) may be diagnosed. In addition, GJH is …

2015AlgemeenArtikel

The functional consequences of Generalized Joint Hypermobility

Scheper, Mark C; de Vries, Janneke E; Juul-Kristensen, Birgit; Nollet, Frans; Engelbert, Raoul H H

BACKGROUND: Generalized Joint Hypermobility (GJH) has been found to be associated with musculoskeletal complaints and disability. For others GJH is seen as a prerequisite in order to excel in certain sports like dance. However, it remains unclear what the role is of GJH in human performance. Therefore, …

2014-07-21AlgemeenArtikel

Generalized joint hypermobility in professional dancers: a sign of talent or vulnerability?

Scheper, Mark C.; de Vries, Janneke E.; de Vos, Rien; Verbunt, Jeanine; Nollet, Frans; Engelbert, Raoul H. H.

OBJECTIVE: To study the impact of generalized joint hypermobility (GJH) in professional dancers on physical fitness, musculoskeletal complaints and psychological distress. METHODS: Thirty-six professional dancers were recruited and compared with control subjects (mean age 20.1, range 17-27). Height, …

2013-04AlgemeenArtikel

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