Ehlers-Danlos syndrome & hypermobility spectrum disorder

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For many of our clients, the diagnosis of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) or hypermobility spectrum disorder (HSD) has been a long and challenging road. Poor awareness of the conditions amongst medical and healthcare professionals means they can go undiagnosed for many years, with people often being misdiagnosed with other conditions, being given incorrect or unnecessary treatment, or no treatment at all. Early diagnosis and recognition of EDS and HSD is key to improving quality of life.

We are proud to work with many clients with EDS and HSD and work closely with our partners, the charity SEDS Connective, to provide specialist classes for people living with EDS and HSD.

We offer a Reformer class on Tuesdays at 1.00pm and a Mat class on Thursdays at 12.00pm.

One of our hypermobility specalist teachers, Andrea, says “the focus for these specialist EDS and HSD Pilates classes is to ease tension, gently strengthen the muscles to support the joints and gently mobilise the body to ease stiffness. We use the ground and props for feedback and support. It’s wonderful for these clients to be in a safe space together where they all understand each others struggles with their bodies. They certainly open up, laugh and breathe together. It’s wonderful.”