All occupational therapists have similar core skills, the ones taught in university. Where we end up after university determines the solidifying of our core skills and the development of skills [...]
So why would you see an Occupational therapist? There are many reasons why! Occupational Therapists (OTs) are trained allied health professionals who work in a range of settings, from hospitals [...]
When I was diagnosed in London by the wonderful Prof. Rodney Grahame, I distinctly remember him saying that hypermobility conditions are striking down young, highly motivated women in their [...]
When people are diagnosed with a hypermobility-related condition, they are often catapulted into the world of medicine and allied health. The trouble is, having had no previous experience with [...]
I’m sorry to hear that you, or your child, are experiencing so much pain. Pain is a big problem for a lot of people with hypermobility conditions, so please know that you are not alone in this [...]
Following on from our Top 5 Kitchen Aids from our #HypermobilityHelp series, it’s time to look at the general aids for hypermobility that I have found helpful for living with hypermobility. [...]
Over the last few months, I’ve been sharing on our Facebook & Instagram some of my favourite gadgets and assistive devices that I have personally found helpful, or one of my friends living [...]
We use mobile devices such as phones and tablets more than we ever have. We are the mobile generation. And while is super convenient, it’s not that great for our bodies. When was the last time [...]
(This post contains affiliate links) The previous post in this series Workspace Ergonomics for Hypermobility: Part 1 talked about the posture we should be assuming when we’re sitting at a desk, [...]
We spend WAY too many hours of our lives sitting, whether that it is in cars, on the couch, or behind a computer screen. Unfortunately with the invention of laptop computers mobile devices, even [...]