Hope for Hypermobility 2024: Dr. Brad Tinkle

Dr. Brad Tinkle, a clinical geneticist, discusses hypermobility-related issues throughout the lifespan, focusing on Ehlers-Danlos Hypermobility Syndrome (EDS). He explores the challenges and management strategies of hypermobility, highlighting the variability of symptoms and the complexities in diagnosis. He touches on the importance of early diagnosis using criteria like the Beighton score, the influence of hormonal changes on symptoms, and the need for multi-faceted management that includes managing pain, sleep, and psychological well-being. Dr. Tinkle emphasizes the challenges individuals face across different life stages, from childhood developmental issues to hormonal impacts in adolescence, and strategies for managing conditions in adulthood, including workplace adjustments and the impact of pregnancy.