Ehlers‑Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is a group of genetic connective tissue disorders that affect collagen formation—the protein that helps provide the structure to skin, joints, and organs. This condition can lead to joint hypermobility, frequent dislocations, and persistent pain. Because EDS affects the connective tissue throughout the body, it often requires a multidisciplinary management approach focused on symptom relief, injury prevention, and improved quality of life. Interventions such as physical therapy, pain management, bracing, and activity modification are fundamental to helping those with EDS.
A cornerstone of EDS treatment is physical therapy, which plays a vital role in strengthening muscles, stabilizing joints, and reducing pain associated with chronic instability. Physical therapists can tailor low‑impact, individualized exercise programs to target muscle support and movement control, teach safe movement strategies, and provide manual therapy techniques that reduce pain. Beyond exercise, PTs may recommend ergonomics, bracing/splints, and modalities like dry needling or gentle mobilization to address specific musculoskeletal impairments.
For people in Colorado seeking specialized care, Mend Colorado Physical Therapy offers a range of evidence‑based treatments that align well with EDS management goals. Their team of board‑certified Doctors of Physical Therapy provides orthopedic manual therapy, dry needling, and personalized exercise regimens designed to improve joint stability, enhance mobility, and reduce chronic pain by strengthening key muscle groups. They emphasize thorough assessments and customized plans that meet each patient where they are, whether that means addressing generalized joint instability, rehabilitating after injury, or building functional strength for daily activities. In addition to clinical therapeutic services, Mend Colorado also offers targeted personal training with PT oversight, helping patients safely transition from rehabilitation into strength‑building and long‑term movement goals.
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