Symptomatic joint hypermobility is not a barrier to attendance, graduation, or satisfaction for adults participating in a multidisciplinary pain rehabilitation program.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Symptomatic joint hypermobility, as found in conditions like hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS), presents unique challenges in pain management due to associated symptoms such as chronic pain, joint instability, and dysautonomia. Despite the high prevalence of hypermobility and associated healthcare costs, there is a lack of research on effective treatments for these patients, particularly in the context of multidisciplinary pain rehabilitation programs.

Objective

This study aims to compare the baseline characteristics, attendance, graduation rates, and patient satisfaction of hypermobile and non-hypermobile adult outpatients participating in a multidisciplinary pain rehabilitation program (PRP).

Methods

This retrospective cohort study analyzed clin

SUBMITTER: Flegge LG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11967196 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature