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For the most part it can be. Just depends on the person. Some people get it at an older age some people when they are kids.
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What is hypermobility syndrome?
Joints with a wider range of motion than people without hyperbility syndrome. Due to extra collegen (connective tissue) protein in one's joints, tendons, ligaments. Difference between hypermobility and hypermobility syndrome is latter can include persistent moderate to severe pain due to osteoarthritis and/or fibromyalgia. Sometimes a mitral valve prolapse is found too.
5 characteristics of the life span perspective?
lifelong,multidimensional,plastic,contextual,developmental involves growth,maintenance and regulation
What is ehlers danlos 3?
Ehlers-Danlos type 3 is the hypermobility form of the Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Affects 1 in 10,000 to 15,000 and is caused by an autosomal dominant or autosomal recessive mechanism. Extreme flexibility is the hallmark of this type. It is one of the most surviable types of EDS.
Is eczema a disease or condition?
It is a skin condition.
What is meant by an 'organic' condition?
An organic condition is a condition or disease that has an identifiable organic cause, meaning that it is caused by a dysfunction of an organ or enzyme system. This is in contrast to a psychiatric or functional condition, in which there is no identifiable cause found for the condition.
What is a condition often referred to as being double-jointed?
hypermobility. your welcome :)
How long does EDS last?
EDS is a lifelong condition
Is hypermobility a superpower?
Yes
What is hypermobility syndrome?
Joints with a wider range of motion than people without hyperbility syndrome. Due to extra collegen (connective tissue) protein in one's joints, tendons, ligaments. Difference between hypermobility and hypermobility syndrome is latter can include persistent moderate to severe pain due to osteoarthritis and/or fibromyalgia. Sometimes a mitral valve prolapse is found too.
What is the condition which allows the human thumb to move in two directions?
Double-jointedness, or to be more accurate, hypermobility syndrome, makes the thumb more flexible.
What is hypermobility?
Hypermobility is when your joints extend further than they are supposed to and it can cause sever chronic(non-stop) pain.
How many people in the US are double jointed?
There is no specific data on the number of people in the US who are double-jointed, as it is not a medical condition but rather a colloquial term to describe individuals with hypermobility in their joints. Hypermobility varies in severity and prevalence among different population groups.
What is it called if your kneecaps move around too much?
Patellar hypermobility means excessive movement of the kneecap. In a related condition, patellofemoral syndrome, the patella moves in inappropriate ways relative to the femur.
How long does Scoliosis last and why?
Scoliosis is a condition/disease of the spine, this is a lifelong condition and never goes away.Surgery can help correct curves but does not take the Scoliosis away
Would Asperger's Syndrome be considered a pre-existing condition?
yes Even if not diagnosed until adulthood it will have been there since birth as it's a lifelong condition.
What is unusual flexibility known as?
This unusual flexibility is called hypermobility.
Exercises that involve moving beyond your range of motion are called?
Hypermobility.
