When the pieces finally fit: Hypermobile-EDS
Chronic Illness, Disability, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Hypermobility Spectrum..., Independence, Joint Hypermobility Sy..., Thought Management, Understanding Anel van Schalkwyk Chronic Illness, Disability, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Hypermobility Spectrum..., Independence, Joint Hypermobility Sy..., Thought Management, Understanding Anel van Schalkwyk

When the pieces finally fit: Hypermobile-EDS

Ever done a puzzle without knowing what picture you were trying to make? Life with Hypermobile-EDS can be a bit like that, as Anel explains.

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Finding your way to keep moving forward with Hypermobility
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Hypermobility Spectrum..., Joint Hypermobility Sy..., Loeys-Dietz Syndrome, Management Skills, Marfan Syndrome, Pain Management, Therapy Options Caitlin Dinning Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Hypermobility Spectrum..., Joint Hypermobility Sy..., Loeys-Dietz Syndrome, Management Skills, Marfan Syndrome, Pain Management, Therapy Options Caitlin Dinning

Finding your way to keep moving forward with Hypermobility

Sometimes we get stuck somewhere on our journey with hypermobility, and we have trouble moving forward. Finding your way is important, as Caitlin explains.

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You, me & my connective tissues
Adapting, Carers, Disability, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Emotional Impacts, Hypermobility Spectrum..., Joint Hypermobility Sy..., Loeys-Dietz Syndrome, Marfan Syndrome, Self-Care Anonymous Blogger Adapting, Carers, Disability, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Emotional Impacts, Hypermobility Spectrum..., Joint Hypermobility Sy..., Loeys-Dietz Syndrome, Marfan Syndrome, Self-Care Anonymous Blogger

You, me & my connective tissues

Relationships and connective tissue disorders can be full of challenges, embarrassing moments and growth opportunities. Just watch out for those hips!

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Not just surviving the holidays: Part 2
Anxiety, Chronic Illness, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Grief, Hypermobility Spectrum..., Joint Hypermobility Sy..., Loeys-Dietz Syndrome, Management Skills, Marfan Syndrome, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Pacing, Self-Care Michelle O’Sullivan (Occ. Therapist) Anxiety, Chronic Illness, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Grief, Hypermobility Spectrum..., Joint Hypermobility Sy..., Loeys-Dietz Syndrome, Management Skills, Marfan Syndrome, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Pacing, Self-Care Michelle O’Sullivan (Occ. Therapist)

Not just surviving the holidays: Part 2

Part 2 in our series "Not just surviving the holidays" we look at additional challenges people with hypermobility conditions face during the holidays

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Not just surviving the holidays: Part 1
Anxiety, Boundaries, Chronic Illness, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Emotional Impacts, Grief, Hypermobility Spectrum..., Joint Hypermobility Sy..., Loeys-Dietz Syndrome, Management Skills, Marfan Syndrome, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Self-Care, Service animals, Thought Management Brittany App Anxiety, Boundaries, Chronic Illness, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Emotional Impacts, Grief, Hypermobility Spectrum..., Joint Hypermobility Sy..., Loeys-Dietz Syndrome, Management Skills, Marfan Syndrome, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Self-Care, Service animals, Thought Management Brittany App

Not just surviving the holidays: Part 1

Are you prepared to ENJOY the holidays? Here are some top tips for enjoying not just surviving the holidays from Brittany & Michelle!

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7 ways to crisis-proof the holidays with hypermobility
Boundaries, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Hypermobility Spectrum..., Joint Hypermobility Sy..., Loeys-Dietz Syndrome, Marfan Syndrome, Mental Health, Pacing, Psychology & Couns..., Self-Care Michelle O’Sullivan (Occ. Therapist) Boundaries, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Hypermobility Spectrum..., Joint Hypermobility Sy..., Loeys-Dietz Syndrome, Marfan Syndrome, Mental Health, Pacing, Psychology & Couns..., Self-Care Michelle O’Sullivan (Occ. Therapist)

7 ways to crisis-proof the holidays with hypermobility

7 ways to crisis-proof the holidays with hypermobility.... here are our hot tips for a smooth & safe holiday experience

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Go see your doctor when you're well
Chronic Illness, Disability, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Emotional Impacts, Hypermobility Spectrum..., Joint Hypermobility Sy..., Loeys-Dietz Syndrome, Marfan Syndrome, Mental Health, Pain Management Michelle O’Sullivan (Occ. Therapist) Chronic Illness, Disability, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Emotional Impacts, Hypermobility Spectrum..., Joint Hypermobility Sy..., Loeys-Dietz Syndrome, Marfan Syndrome, Mental Health, Pain Management Michelle O’Sullivan (Occ. Therapist)

Go see your doctor when you're well

What a novel idea! Go see your doctor when you're well? Why would you do that? Isn't that a bit strange?

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Do-re-mi-eds-pots-mcad-ocd medical dic-tion-ary
Adapting, Chronic Illness, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Hypermobility Spectrum..., Identity, Loeys-Dietz Syndrome, Marfan Syndrome, MCAD, POTS, Thought Management Brittany App Adapting, Chronic Illness, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Hypermobility Spectrum..., Identity, Loeys-Dietz Syndrome, Marfan Syndrome, MCAD, POTS, Thought Management Brittany App

Do-re-mi-eds-pots-mcad-ocd medical dic-tion-ary

What alphabet do you use? The medical abbreviations that are common in the lives of a person with a chronic illness? Or something else?

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What if my OT doesn't understand hypermobility?
Adapting, ADL, Disability, Hypermobility Spectrum..., Independence, Joint Hypermobility Sy..., Loeys-Dietz Syndrome, Marfan Syndrome, Self-Care, Therapy Options Michelle O’Sullivan (Occ. Therapist) Adapting, ADL, Disability, Hypermobility Spectrum..., Independence, Joint Hypermobility Sy..., Loeys-Dietz Syndrome, Marfan Syndrome, Self-Care, Therapy Options Michelle O’Sullivan (Occ. Therapist)

What if my OT doesn't understand hypermobility?

A common question I get asked: What if my OT doesn't understand hypermobility? All OT's in Australia have similar core skills...

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When is the right time to see an occupational therapist?
Adapting, ADL, Chronic Illness, Disability, Dressing, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Hypermobility Spectrum..., Independence, Joint Hypermobility Sy..., Loeys-Dietz Syndrome, Marfan Syndrome, Pacing, Pain Management, Self-Care, Therapy Options Michelle O’Sullivan (Occ. Therapist) Adapting, ADL, Chronic Illness, Disability, Dressing, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Hypermobility Spectrum..., Independence, Joint Hypermobility Sy..., Loeys-Dietz Syndrome, Marfan Syndrome, Pacing, Pain Management, Self-Care, Therapy Options Michelle O’Sullivan (Occ. Therapist)

When is the right time to see an occupational therapist?

People are often unsure about when it's the right time to see an occupational therapist, so let's explore it! When IS the right time?

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Why see an Occupational Therapist?
Adapting, ADL, Chronic Illness, Disability, Dressing, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Hypermobility Spectrum..., Independence, Joint Hypermobility Sy..., Loeys-Dietz Syndrome, Marfan Syndrome, Therapy Options Michelle O’Sullivan (Occ. Therapist) Adapting, ADL, Chronic Illness, Disability, Dressing, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Hypermobility Spectrum..., Independence, Joint Hypermobility Sy..., Loeys-Dietz Syndrome, Marfan Syndrome, Therapy Options Michelle O’Sullivan (Occ. Therapist)

Why see an Occupational Therapist?

Occupational Therapists (OTs) are trained allied health professionals who work in a range of settings, from hospitals and nursing homes to private practice and schools.

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