Give yourself a thumbs-up, then take a closer look. If your thumb’s tip extends back toward your knuckle more than 50 degrees, you may have hitchhiker’s thumb. The nickname replaces its more technical ...

Research has not proven that vitamins treat hypermobile joints. However, some vitamins and minerals may be beneficial for certain symptoms or help prevent conditions that can occur alongside it. Joint ...

Double-jointed? It’s not just a fun party trick. Uber-flexible joints could be a sign of a rare genetic condition that makes you more susceptible to respiratory illnesses and also complicates recovery ...

Tulane University researchers have discovered a possible genetic cause for hypermobility (commonly known as double-jointedness) and a range of associated connective tissue disorders such as ...

A link has been found between joint hypermobility and the emergence of depression and anxiety in adolescence, according to a new study. Researchers found that young people with joint hypermobility ...

The ability to extend your joints past their normal range of motion isn’t just a harmless party trick—you may be at risk for chronic pain and conditions like long COVID and POTS. Recent studies ...

Joint hypermobility syndrome or double jointedness means that a person’s joints bend more than usual. In some people, this can cause joint pain and injury. Share on Pinterest Jovo Jovanovic/Stocksy ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . SAN DIEGO — The broad spectrum of hypermobility and connective tissue disorders has proven difficult to define ...

Background Hypermobility is associated with increased risk of sporting injuries. This study was performed to assess the risk of recurrent shoulder dislocations in patients with hypermobility. Methods ...

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A link has been found between joint hypermobility and the emergence of depression and anxiety in adolescence, according to a new study by Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) published in BMJ ...