Physical Therapy for Hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) in Reno
At our clinic, we offer gentle, tailored physical therapy for individuals with HSD and EDS—focused on stabilization, strength, and movement confidence.
Personal Experience, Compassionate Care
Jessie lives with hypermobility spectrum disorder herself and deeply understands the challenges this population faces. She’s worked with dancers, athletes, and individuals of all ages who struggle with joint instability, frequent subluxations, and persistent pain that doesn’t always make sense to others.
Because HSD and EDS often affect multiple systems, Jessie can connect patients with a trusted network of providers who are knowledgeable in managing these complex conditions.
What We Treat
- EJoint instability and pain
- ERecurrent subluxations/dislocations
- EFatigue and poor exercise tolerance
- EChronic pain and stiffness
- EAssociated conditions like POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome), MCAS (Mast Cell Activation Syndrome), and dysautonomia
How We Can Help
Stabilization exercises to gently strengthen around joints
Pilates-based rehab that emphasizes control, breath, and body awareness
Manual therapy when appropriate, tailored to sensitive connective tissue
Pacing strategies to avoid boom-bust exercise cycles
Education and self-management tools to build long-term resilience
Pilates for Hypermobility
Pilates is one of the most effective and adaptable movement systems for people with HSD or EDS. It is:
- Low-impact and joint-friendly
- Modifiable for flares or fatigue
- Focused on controlled, precise movement
- Supportive of core strength and proprioception
Jessie incorporates Pilates-based rehab in her care plans to help patients build body awareness and movement confidence.
Whole-Body Support
Many people with EDS are affected by a triad of related conditions:
- Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
- POTS – causes dizziness, heart palpitations, and fatigue
- MCAS – leads to allergic-type symptoms, skin reactions, and gut issues
Our goal is to support you through these complex interactions with a collaborative, multi-system approach.
Contact us today!
References
- The Ehlers-Danlos Society. https://www.ehlers-danlos.com
- Hakim A, et al. (2017). The need for better understanding and treatment of Ehlers–Danlos syndromes and hypermobility spectrum disorders. Lancet, 390(10089), 2018–2020.
- Castori M, et al. (2015). Ehlers-Danlos syndrome hypermobility type: A malleable phenotype with complex nosology and multiple associations. Rheumatology International, 35(6), 1043–1051.
- Scheper MC, et al. (2017). Exercise therapy in patients with the hypermobility type of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome: A pilot study on feasibility and effectiveness. Disability and Rehabilitation, 39(14), 1386–1393.
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