Ehlers-Danlos

Graphic for the “EDS Unplugged” podcast episode titled “EDS & Movement Therapy, Support Aids.” The design features bold pink and black text on a light background, with cutout images of a woman exercising and using crutches. A large “4” indicates the episode number. A smiling portrait of Jeannie Di Bon appears on the right, with “sponsored by EDS Awareness” and the EDS Awareness logo included.

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 […]

Illustration of a young woman looking at her smartphone. She has red dotted circles highlighting different joints as she is screening for joint hypermobility with the new Hypermobility Assessment Tool app.

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.

Illustration of a young woman with straight, shoulder-length hair, looking slightly to the side with a calm expression. She wears a plain T-shirt and a green lanyard around her neck decorated with yellow sunflowers. This lanyard is the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower lanyard used to signal her invisible disability, EDS.

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. 

Digital graphic with a dark blue DNA helix and bold text reading ‘Update on gene linked to hypermobile EDS’ on a light blue background

Update On Gene Linked to Hypermobile EDS

A new study, led by Dr. Cortney Gensemer, marks a genetic breakthrough in hEDS research. The KLK15 variant (p.Gly226Asp) has been identified as a direct disease-causing gene in hypermobile EDS, causing connective tissue dysfunction and immune system dysregulation.

Ehlers-Danlos Nursing Continuing Education Program

We are very excited to announce the introduction of the First, Online, Free, Ehlers-Danlos Nursing Continuing Education program. Nursing is the largest healthcare profession, with over 3.6 million nurses in the US alone. Nurses spend more time with patients than many other health professionals, and they are experts in helping patients live with their health […]