Wrist hypermobility is when a person can move their wrist more than the usual range of motion. It does not always cause problems but can lead to joint injuries and pain for some people. Joint ...

Joint hypermobility syndrome or double jointedness means that a person’s joints bend more than usual. In some people, this can cause joint pain and injury. Share on Pinterest Jovo Jovanovic/Stocksy ...

Autistic people are more likely to have hypermobile joints than the general population. This can lead to motor system difficulties and frequent joint injuries. The relationship is not well understood, ...

Hypermobile joints move beyond the typical range of motion. It’s common in young children, as their connective tissue isn’t fully developed. In rare cases, it may be a symptom of an underlying ...

Joint hypermobility syndrome, popularly known as being double-jointed, may be a common but underrecognized disorder in adults that is difficult to diagnose and often mistaken for fibromyalgia or other ...

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Hypermobility joint syndrome (HJS) means your joints are “looser” than normal. It’s typically referred to as being double jointed. It is a common joint or muscle problem in children and young adults, ...