My doctor recently commented that I have loose joints. What does this mean? Loose joints is a term that's sometimes used to describe hypermobile joints. Joint hypermobility—the ability of a joint to ...

In a recent study published in BMJ Public Health, researchers investigated whether generalized joint hypermobility (GJH), which indicates varying connective tissue, was associated with self-reported ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . SAN DIEGO — The broad spectrum of hypermobility and connective tissue disorders has proven difficult to define ...

Dr. Natalie Gentile joins us to talk about hypermobility.

Simone Biles and Michael Phelps are among those with excessively mobile joints. But will this leave them prone to pain and falls in older age? Not if they stay strong and active, research suggests ...

I’ve spent almost every yoga and pilates class feeling great about myself as I extend my leg or bend my back further than the rest of the group. I have vivid memories of feeling so proud of myself in ...

People with double-jointed shoulders have unusual levels of flexibility in their shoulder joints. Having double-jointed shoulders may sometimes lead to chronic pain and injuries. “Double-jointed” is ...

Billie Eilish has opened up about her diagnosis with hypermobility. The 21-year-old said she felt like her body was “gaslighting” her, while discussing the injuries she sustained as a teenager in a ...

Ever have a friend who could straighten his arm past 180, do all the yoga poses without any practice, and bend his thumb all the way back to his wrist? Maybe you are that friend. If so, ...