Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder/Ehlers-danlos Syndrome

Online Webinar

$299.00 for 3 months’ access to all pre-recorded webinar videos. These professionally produced videos were based on a 2-day “live” workshop to a multidisciplinary group of health practitioners.  We have worked hard to give you a comprehensive experience of actually participating in a “live” course with demo and clinical pearls from both Dr. Wang and  Dr. Frank on managing these very unique and underserved patient population.  

Course Outline

  • Diagnostic criteria for hypermobile spectrum disorders (HSD) & Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
  • Pathophysiology of hypermobility and associated conditions
  • Case Presentation of a complex HSD/EDS patient
  • The role of postural foundation with HSD/EDS patients 
  • Intervention strategies for the HSD/EDS patients including motor training, manual therapy, medical, external bracing, holistic and neuropsychological interventions

Course Instructors

Tina Wang Tina Wang Author

Dr. Wang practices a unique blend of Osteopathic Medicine, Integrative Medicine and Regenerative Medicine. Her focus is not just treating musculoskeletal (MSK) ailments, but also facilitating Health by meeting the functional, nutritional, and unique needs of the Person seeking Health.

Clare Frank Clare Frank Author

Dr. Frank is a board-certified specialist in Orthope­dic Physical Therapy (OCS) and a fellow in the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT). She practices in Los Angeles, California.

 

3 month EDS

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Diagnosis

Introduction
Diagnosis
Beighton Criteria Skin Observation
Beighton Arm Length vs Height
Example of Atrophic Scars Piezogenic Papules
Beighton Criteria Hand
Passive Tension
Hip rotation in Supine vs Prone
Anterior Glide Sign 1
Anterior Glide Sign 2

Pathophysiology

Pathophysiology Lecture
Ante Retroversion
Craig’s Test Ante Retroversion
Craig’s Test Medial vs Lateral Rotation

Motor Planning

Motor Planning Lecture

Case Presentation

Case Presentation – Sam

Postural Foundation & IAP Training

Postural Foundation
Biceps Press with Ribcage Positioning
Diaphragm Function and Mechanics
IAP Test 1 Standing posture & IAP test
 IAP Test 2
 IAP Test 3
 IAP Test 4
IAP Discussion & Training
Prone IAP Training
Supine IAP Training – ribcage assist
IAP Position Modifications
IAP Training – Feet on Wall Grounding
IAP Training – Feet on Wall with T Bands
IAP Training – Feet on Wall with T Bands (Static Hold)
IAP Training Sidelying DEMO – Stacking Up; Stabilizing & Dynamic Function
IAP Sidelying Training – Static Bottom Elbow Holds & Elongating Spine through Hip Depression
IAP  Sidelying Training
IAP Sidelying Training- Resisted Metacarpal Abduction
 IAP Training-  Supine feet on wall  – shoulder PICR rotation & sidelying “clams”

Manual Therapies

Manual Therapies
Post Isometric Relaxation
PIR Hams + Ribcage Positioning
PIR – Scalenes – SCM
PIR – Adductors
Discussion on Lymphatics & Tendon Loading
Isometrics at End Range Shoulder ER
Isometrics in Seated Hip ER
Isometrics in Prone 3 Months position
Isometrics in Seated Elbow Press
Isometrics in Sphinx Position
Isometrics in Sidelying
Stabilizing and Moving Function
Lab – Importance of Contact Points to Promote Neural Circuitry
Lab – Importance of Positioning of the Elbow
Lab – Integration of Isometrics in Different Positions
Lab – Prone Reaching
Lab – Seated Elbow Press – Playing Piano
Lab- Sidelying Training with Dynamic Hand Resistance With Bottom Shoulder Stabilizing

Medical Interventions

Medical Interventions 1
Medical Interventions 2

External Bracing

External Bracing
Hand Splints
Back Brace
Body Braid
The Pact – Measuring Muscle Tension
Diagnostic Ultrasound
Craniosacral Therapy

Holistic Interventions

Holistic Interventions
Sleep Support
Seated Breathwork
Breathwork
Basis of Box Breathing
Discussion Post Breathing Exercise

Neuropsychology

Neuropsychology