Can someone with hypermobile joints join the army?
i have hypermobility in my fingers and shoulders. my fingers are fine but my shoulders make cracking noises all the time. it is not painfull and has never interfered with exersise but im worried i might not be allowed to join the army because of it.
Do i have hypermobility syndrome?
*I actually have something like this but only my wrist fingers pelvis and neck crack. ~Fingers~(my friend has this and her elbows they look like they are bending back) Trigger finger is a type of tendinitis which develops in the tendons which bend the fingers. There are no muscles in the fingers themselves. Muscles in the forearm are connected to the finger bones by smooth, flexible strings, called tendons. The muscles pull on the tendons, which then bend the finger joints. ~Legs~ Need a doctor for that i'm not sure. ~Eyes~ It is difficult to say for sure what you have without actually seeing you. Another important variable is your age. Young people get different things compared with older people. : There are a few rare things which can cause scleral discoloration. Some collagen diseases such as osteogenesis.Osteogenesis imperfecta can give a blue tint to the sclera (the white part of the eye). ~Curved Spine~ Scoliosis is a disorder that causes an abnormal curve of the spine, or backbone. The spine has normal curves when looking from the side, but it should appear straight when looking from the front. Kyphosis is a curve seen from the side in which the spine is bent forward. Lordosis is a curve seen from the side in which the spine is bent backward. People with scoliosis develop additional curves to either side, and the bones of the spine twist on each other like a corkscrew. Scoliosis is about two times more common in girls than boys. It can be seen at any age, but it is most common in those over 10 years old. ~SYMPTOMS!~ Symptoms of the joint hypermobility syndrome include pains in the knees, fingers, hips, and elbows.( Do You Feel Any Pain?) Scoliosis (curvature of the spine) occurs more frequently in people with hypermobile joints. Joint hypermobility tends to decrease with aging as we become naturally less flexible. Signs of the syndrome are the ability to place the palms of the hands on the floor with the knees fully extended, hyperextension of the knee or elbow beyond 10 degrees, and the ability to touch the thumb to the forearm.(Can You Do This?) ~HOPE THIS HELPED~
What is hypermobility?
Hypermobility occurs when joints move beyond their normal range of movements. Often this can be advantageous, for instance it helps for dancers to be hypermobile so that they can achieve greater flexibility. It's important to note that not everyone that is bendy has a heritable connective tissue disorder and that conversely you don't have to be bendy everywhere to have the genetic condition. Some people experience hypermobility as a consequence of a genetic disorder that affects the quality of connective tissue production. Dodgy collagen affects tendons, cartilage, ligaments, muscles, vascular tissue and skin, which result in joint laxity and frequent dislocations or subluxations (partial dislocations). Pain and mobility issues are frequent complications of hypermobility syndromes. Diagnosis is generally made through thorough symptom assessment, family medical history, ruling out of other similar conditions and assessment using the Beighton criteria. (See http://hypermobility.org/help-ad...) For further information check out hypermobility.org website of the hypermobility syndromes association. They give lots of helpful information and advice regarding many of the hypermobility syndromes including Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome hypermobility type (iii) and Sticklers syndrome. I have the former and it sucks.
EHLERS-DANLOS HYPERMOBILITY SYNDROME/ HYPERMOBILITY SYNDRoME!?
So tonight I was talking to a friend who has a severe form of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome....and she saw the way that my joints are, and how "flexible" I am and how strechy my skin is. So she commented on the possibility of me being a hypermobile. I went to the HMS website and got 9/9 on the beighton[sp?] test. [that consisted of me seeing if I could extend my elbows and knees beyond what was considered normal, pulling my fingers back, touching the floor with my palms [without bending my knees], etc...] 5 out of 7 days of the week, I experience joint pain [in my back, knees, fingers] I just told my aunt [who is a nurse] about it, and she shrugged it off saying "All the women in our family can do that". Which is funny because It's HEREDITARY. so...any doctors out there that can confirm or dismiss my suspicions? what should I do?
Do I really have joint hypermobility?
I've had joint aches and pains all my life, and was always told they were growing pains. Last year (when I was 21) I asked my doctor about it and she said I might have joint hypermobility because I could press my right thumb down to my wrist, though my flexibility is limited only to my arms and legs and I'm not double-jointed. She referred me to a physiotherapy who made an attempt to sort out the pain in my knees because that was easiest and then gave up claiming I didn't really seem to have joint hyper mobility and referred me to a podietrist. The podietrist has put insoles in my feet and says I do seem to have hypermobility. Not convinced, I went back to my doctor who referred me to a rheumatologist. Its now been over a year, I went to the rheumatologist who bent my fingers back (which don;t go that far back and it hurt) pulled at me a bit and declared that I was hypermobile. I am now very frustrated and confused because he wanted to refer me back to a physiotherapist who doesn't believe I have hypermobility. Other things that are (only possibly) related are pale skin with spider/thread veins. I have serious back pain though my back is not hypermobile. My eyesight was minus 7 but I got laser treatment (twice) to correct it. When I got upset about it he suggested I might be depressed, referred me to a psychologist, gave me a leaflet about joint hypermobility and told me to live with it. It feels like all people can see is my flexibility which over-shadows a possibly different underlying cause for my pain. The only other 'solution' is painkillers but the only stabbing pain I get is momentary, for example when I push open a door or whwn Irun. I'm not going to take painkillers every day just in case. Is this really joint hypermobility?
How can I get muscular when I'm 11 years old and hypermobile?
First of all, gaining muscle strength is very good for a person with hypermobility. Your muscles will be able to take some of the strain of your joints, tendons, and ligaments. However, you have to be very careful that you don’t strain your joints while exercising.Like Jen Geller said, swimming is probably your best bet, especially when you’re first starting out. You should focus on low-impact exercises. Contact sports are probably out of the question. Many team sports where contact is possible should also be avoided.If you live near a beach, try walking along the sand. It’s more of a workout than walking on concrete or other solid material, plus there’s less impact on your knees. Soft dirt trails or gravel tracks may work similarly.You should probably avoid yoga. Any activity that requires flexibility is probably a bad idea if you’re not sure whether your joints are pulling apart or not. The same goes for gymnastics or dance.Resistance bands could be worth a try, as long as you switch up the exercises to avoid repetitive strain.
Recently, I visited the doctor. I learned that I have hypermobility syndrome. But I often feel pain in my joints. Is hypermobility going to be a serious drawback for me?
The joint hypermobility syndrome is a condition that features joints that easily move beyond the normal range expected for a particular joint. The joint hypermobility syndrome is considered a benign condition. It is estimated that 10%-15% of normal children have hypermobile joints or joints that can move beyond the normal range of motion. Hypermobile joints are sometimes referred to as "loose joints," and those affected are referred to as being "double jointed."Often joint hypermobility causes no symptoms and requires no treatment. Treatments are customized for each individual based on their particular manifestations.Many individuals with joint hypermobility syndrome improve in adulthood. Treatments are customized for each individual based on their particular manifestations. Joint pains can be relieved by medications for pain or inflammation. Proper physical fitness exercise can strengthen muscles and stability, but the nature of the exercise should be designed to avoid injury to joints. Sometimes physical therapy can help with rehabilitation of injured areas and can be especially helpful to prevent re-injury. I would recommend seeing a good Orthopedic Surgeon and a Physical Therapist to ascertain the best regimen for you. Strengthening the muscles surrounding the joints through exercises should help this condition.
Should I tell my gym teacher about my hypermobility?
I go back to school on the 2nd, and this semester I have gym. I understand as a hypermobile person, I need to exercise and keep in shape, but even touching either of my shoulders causes it to pop out. If I was tackled playing football, I know it could dislocate easily. I don't want him to think I'm using it as an excuse, but I really don't need a dislocated shoulder. I was told by a physical therapist that I'm hypermobile, so it isn't something I guessed at. I also researched it after being told about it, and have many of the symptoms such as sudden pain in my knees and ankles. My thumb can pop out and I can bend it back to my arm. My knees and elbows also hyperextend. What sports should I avoid? Since I don't have any written proof, can he say it's false and make me?