title: Joint hypermobility syndrome: a review for clinicians.
abstract: The term 'joint hypermobility' describes synovial joints that move beyond a normal range of motion. 'Joint hypermobilty syndrome' may also be associated with significant symptoms and impaired quality of life. The purpose of this review is to help the generalist to recognise the condition, exclude significant alternative diagnoses and understand the multidisciplinary approach to management.
authors.affiliation: Department of Physiotherapy, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; Department of Health Professions, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
authors.forename: Verity
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Pacey
authors.forename: Louise
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Tofts
authors.forename: Alison
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Wesley
authors.forename: Felicity
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Collins
authors.forename: Davinder
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Singh-Grewal
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000151:congenital* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation
keywords: genetics; hypermobility; pain; rehabilitation