Classical Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (cEDS)

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Schroth Therapy: An Expert Q&A on Scoliosis Care in EDS

Scoliosis and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) frequently go hand-in-hand. In this article, we cover the essentials of scoliosis and its prevalence in the EDS community. Next, we spotlight a highly regarded yet lesser-known approach for treating scoliosis called the Schroth Method. To help you decide if it is right for you, we caught up with Schroth-certified […]

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Research Round-Up, Edition Three

Welcome back to Research Round-up where we feature some of the latest developments in Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) research. Hitch up your horse, gather ‘round the campfire, and see what we have in store for you today. ICYMI: a possible blood test for hEDS? Cardiology“Longitudinal echocardiography in pediatric patients with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome”Published in the American […]

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New Study: Pain Threshold and Sensation in cEDS

A new study from Ghent, Belgium, discusses the difference between pain sensation and pain thresholds between subjects with genetically-confirmed classical Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (cEDS) and those without any form of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). The article, published in  The Journal of Pain, discussing this research is “Sensory Profiling in Classical Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: A Case-Control Study Revealing Pain […]

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Surgery Prep: Meeting Your EDS Hospital Stay Needs

How to be prepared & stay safe when having a hospital stay with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) This article will give an overview of ways you can prepare for a hospital stay when you have EDS, as well as tips on surgical prep and your own patient advocacy. People with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) often need surgery […]

Free Webinar: “Genetic Testing in EDS” – Recording Available

Watch the recording of this free webinar. Dr. Mitzi Murray presents “How, Why and When: Genetic Testing in EDS for the Non-Geneticist”.

Free Webinar: “Update on Complications and Rare Forms of EDS” – Recording Available

Watch the recording of this free webinar. Dr. Joan Stoler presents “Update on Complications and Rare Forms of EDS”.