A study exploring the prevalence of Joint Hypermobility Syndrome in patients attending a Musculoskeletal Triage Clinic

201545 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Emma Connelly · Hounslow and Richmond Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Alan J. Hakim · Whipps Cross University Hospital

Sally Davenport · University of Hertfordshire

Jane Simmonds · Hospital of St John & St Elizabeth

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BACKGROUND: Generalised joint hypermobility (GJH) is common in the general population and may not confer any adverse symptoms. Joint Hypermobility Syndrome (JHS) is a connective tissue disorder that often runs in families and may present with a compl

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Connective tissue disorders research Hip disorders and treatments Bone health and osteoporosis research

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Published in: Physiotherapy Practice and Research

Volume 36, Issue 1, pp. 43-53

DOI: 10.3233/ppr-140046

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A study exploring the prevalence of Joint Hypermobility Syndrome in patients attending a Musculoskeletal Triage Clinic

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