Managing Ehlers-Danlos

Free Webinar: “Support Groups for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome” by John Ferman – Recording available

Watch this video to learn about local EDS groups.
Do you wish for in-person friendships with EDSers who ‘get it’?
Do you have the desire to form a local EDS group, but are not sure where to begin, or what is involved?
Assuming there are too few EDSers in your small city?
You might be surprised!

The Smiths have Worked Year-Round to Spread the Word about Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

Ellen and Stuart Smith have been very active in the Rhode Island EDS Awareness and Support Group. They are educating and supporting those with this condition and their caregivers. By MELANIE THIBEAULT, Valley Breeze Staff Writer. SCITUATE – Most of 65-year-old Ellen Lenox Smith’s day is spent managing a painful connective tissue disorder called Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, […]

Free EDS – Chiari Educational Lecture in Cincinnati – Slides are Available

Recording and slides are available for the Free EDS – Chiari Physician Conference held in Cincinnati, Ohio

How Can Schools Better Understand Ehlers Danlos Syndrome?

The pressures from the school environment are difficult enough when a student is well.  EDS students have more challenges than the average student,and need the cooperation of the school administration and teachers.   By Jenny – Cheetahs In My Shoes “As both a parent of 2 children with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (or if it isn’t, something […]

Dr. Mark Lavallee webinar “Exercise is Medicine” – Video Recording

Watch this FREE online learning session! Mark E. Lavallee, M.D presents “Exercise is Medicine – especially for Ehlers-Danlos”. He has EDS, classical type and has lectured at many EDNF conferences.

Dr. Jan Dommerholt Webinar on “Physical Therapy for Ehlers-Danlos” – Video Recording

 EDS Awareness invites you to watch this FREE webinar recording!   Sponsored by www.bodysupportstore.com   TOPIC:    “Physical Therapy for Ehlers-Danlos”   PRESENTER:   Dr. Jan Dommerholt   About our speaker: Jan Dommerholt, DPT Jan is a recognized expert in the physical therapy diagnosis and treatment of persons with chronic pain syndromes, including EDS. He has lectured at EDNF patient […]

Gabrielle’s Personal Battle with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

After being diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, high-school student Gabrielle found comfort with members of the Young Life organization. She found purpose and motivation through her renewed spiritual connection. “Right after I got diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and figured out I could not play volleyball, I truly was devastated. I felt like I was missing out […]