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Posted on December 2, 2016
By: Eloise Stager, BA, LMT, CST Introduction Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is a genetic, connective tissue disorder affecting collagen production. Since collagen is found throughout the body, all systems, structures and biomechanics can be affected. The most noticeable physical manifestation is joint hypermobility as described by the Beighton Criteria (6), a scoring system for joint hyperflexion […]
Posted on November 21, 2016
Katelyn Verstraten, Online Reporter. Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome is just one of many invisible illnesses that dramatically alter the course of the patient’s life. At 18, Catherine Richardson’s life was all planned out: she was getting amazing grades in her first semester of university, pursuing her dream of being an occupational therapist, and working part-time as […]
Posted on October 24, 2016
BY Kaytlyn Leslie of the Tribune News. Watch this video about the EDS patient who inspired the Ehlers-Danlos portrayal in the Oct. 13 episode of the TV show “Grey’s Anatomy”. Olivia Herzoff, 19, has Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, a rare connective tissue disorder that gives her constant pain and a range of related medical issues. An Oct. […]
Posted on October 17, 2016
Author: Kate Horowitz On a good day, my shoulders, knees, and hips will dislocate two to five times apiece. The slightest bump into a table or door will bloom new bruises on my arms and legs or tear a gash in the thin skin on my hands. My blood pressure will plummet each time I stand, […]
Posted on October 14, 2016
By Mary Thomsen Courtesy of the Valders Journal The full calendar in the Schmitz kitchen does not quite paint the picture of a typical month for an active family, but every appointment helps the family get on with life. “My calendar, it probably looks like everyone else’s, only it’s not for sports,” Carol Schmitz said, […]
Posted on October 1, 2016
On September 17, 2016 the Dayton Zebras participated in the Conquer Chiari Walk Across America 5K in Beavercreek, OH. This year the Dayton Zebras set up a selfie booth and EDS awareness table. We reached many people that had never heard of EDS. We were also able to reach people that did […]
Posted on September 21, 2016
Thank you all for taking the time to come to UIC College of Medicine on 9/21/2016 to let us learn about EDS. We all really enjoyed the talk and learned how to diagnose this collagen disorder! We met children with Ehlers-Danlos-Syndrome to hear their stories. Members of the EDS Chicago Support and Awareness group presented […]
Posted on August 29, 2016
By RDR Staff . . . Allysa is known for her competitiveness, determination and breaking barriers mindset. In 2015, she became the paratriathlete world champion, now she will be heading to Rio for the 2016 Paralympics to try and further her success as a paratriathlete. . . . . Diagnosis In 2010, Allysa was diagnosed […]
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