EDS
Remembering Beloved EDS Specialist Dr. Rodney Grahame (1932-2026)
On March 29, 2026, the EDS community lost one of our most beloved specialists and longtime champions of EDS, UK rheumatologist Dr. Rodney Grahame. He will be remembered as one of the earliest and most vocal advocates for EDS awareness. I was first tipped off to the world of hypermobility at age 40 by my […]
A Thank You to Karina Sturm for Her Leadership at Chronic Pain Partners
We want to share our sincere thanks to Karina Sturm as she steps down from her role as Editor-in-Chief at Chronic Pain Partners. Karina’s drive and mission have always been deeply personal, shaped by her own journey with EDS and invisible disability. Since joining us in 2019, Karina has poured her heart and soul into […]
Episode 4: Movement Therapy and Support Aids with Jeannie Di Bon
In this episode, Cassandra and Marcia are joined by Jeannie Di Bon, a movement therapist, educator, author, and founder of The Zebra Club. Jeannie Di Bon developed the Integral Movement Method, an evidence-based approach that integrates rehab, Pilates and nervous system regulation to help people move with less pain, as well as more control and confidence. Listen to […]
Up Close and Personal: Our Team’s Favorite Go-To Support Aids for EDS/HSD
This month, we wanted to give you a peek into the daily lives of our team members by asking them to share a few of their favorite go-to supportive items for Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) or hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD). While these aids might be what work for us personally, we hope they offer inspiration and ideas to help you live your life to the fullest with EDS/HSD.
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 […]
New App Can Help Screen for EDS
The Hypermobility Assessment Tool (HAT) app empowers patients who suspect they have EDS by putting the first steps of the screening process directly into their hands.
The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Lanyard: Making the Invisible Visible
The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower lanyard can help patients with EDS signal to others that they may need extra understanding, support, or time in workplaces, shops, or other public spaces.
September is Pain Awareness Month
September is recognized internationally as Pain Awareness Month. (Look for hashtags #PainAwarenessMonth and #ThisIsPain on social media). Most types of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder unfortunately cause varying amounts of pain for most patients, so Chronic Pain Partners/EDS Awareness is joining the chorus to raise awareness. It’s in our name, after all!
