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Examination of foot sensations in children with generalized joint hypermobility

Early Human Development, 2023
Generalized joint hypermobility (GJH) is a condition that can be observed in children and children with GJH may have problems such as clumsiness, proprioceptive sensory loss, balance and coordination disorders.To evaluate foot and ankle senses in children with GJH and compare them with their healthy peers.A cross-sectional study.Children aged 5-14 ...
Akkaya, Kamile, Yildiz, Ramazan, Yildiz, Ayse, Burak, Mustafa, Elbasan, Bülent   +4 more
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The Hypermobility Syndrome

Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 1982
The hypermobility syndrome, also known as congenital laxity of ligaments and joints, occurs as an isolated condition. The genetic background is distinct from that found in other connective tissues disorders. Although joint hypermobility is relatively common in the general population, reports of musculoskeletal complaints are infrequent.
A, Finsterbush, H, Pogrund
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Prevalence and Dynamic Characteristics of Generalized Joint Hypermobility in College Students

Gait and Posture, 2021
Generalized joint hypermobility (GJH) is a common, but often ignored, condition characterized by general joint laxity, which is reported to increase one's risk of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury and osteoarthritis. Nevertheless, it is not clearly learned in the prevalence and dynamic characteristics in college students.Is the active motion ...
Yu Zhang, Liping Li, Guoqing Zhong
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The Relationship Between Generalized Joint Hypermobility and Motor Development

Pediatric Physical Therapy, 2005
The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between the presence and localization of joint hypermobility and delay in motor development.A retrospective chart review was performed. All children younger than 2.5 years of age and between four and 12 years of age with generalized joint hypermobility were included.
Engelbert, R. H. H., Kooijmans, F. T. C., van Riet, A. M. H., Feitsma, T. M., Uiterwaal, C. S. P. M., Helders, P. J. M.   +5 more
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Correlations between General Joint Hypermobility and Joint Hypermobility Syndrome and Injury in Contemporary Dance Students

Journal of Dance Medicine & Science, 2012
The first objective of this study was to ascertain the prevalence of general joint hypermobility (GJH) and joint hyper-mobility syndrome (JHS) in BA Dance Theatre 1st and 3rd year students at a contemporary dance conservatory. The second objective was to determine the statistical correlation between GJH, JHS, and injury in this population.
Alia, Ruemper, Katherine, Watkins
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The prevalence of generalized and syndromic hypermobility in elite Australian dancers

Physical Therapy in Sport, 2018
To determine the prevalence of Generalized Joint Hypermobility (GJH) and Joint Hypermobility Syndrome/Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome-Hypermobility Type (JHS/EDS-HT) among dancers using established validated measures.Observational Cohort Study.Laboratory.85 dancers from two dance institutions.GJH was determined using the Beighton score (cut-point ≥5/9) and the ...
Cliffton, Chan, Luke, Hopper, Feili, Zhang, Verity, Pacey, Leslie L, Nicholson   +4 more
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Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction in Children With Generalized Hypermobility of Joints

Journal of Urology, 2003
We assessed the relationship between general joint hypermobility (GJH) and lower urinary tract symptoms presenting as nonneurogenic bladder sphincter dysfunction in children.Parents of 89 children 5 to 12 years old who were diagnosed with GJH according to the Beighton and Bulbena scales were asked to fill out a questionnaire concerning symptoms of ...
de Kort, Laetitia M. O., Verhulst, John A. P. M., Engelbert, Raoul H. H., Uiterwaal, Cuno S. P. M., de Jong, Tom P. V. M.   +4 more
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Characterization of Migraine in Children and Adolescents With Generalized Joint Hypermobility

Neurology Clinical Practice, 2023
The prevalence of generalized joint hypermobility (GJH) is 5-65% in children and adolescents. The hypothesis of this study was to see whether there is an association between headache characteristics and GJH in children and adolescents with migraine.We performed a primary retrospective case-control analysis of an established database of patients with ...
Ankita Ghosh, Paul S. Horn, Marielle Kabbouche Samaha, Joanne Kacperski, Susan L. LeCates, Shannon White, Scott W. Powers, Andrew D. Hershey   +7 more
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Generalized Joint Hypermobility as a Factor in Clicking of the Temporomandibular Joint

International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 1996
Twenty-six patients with clicking or locking of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and 28 age- and sex-matched controls were assessed for generalized joint hypermobility by BEIGHTON's method. Function of the masticatory apparatus was measured with FRICTON's Craniomandibular Index.
F A, Khan, J, Pedlar
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Lack of Consensus on Tests and Criteria for Generalized Joint Hypermobility, Ehlers–Danlos Syndrome: Hypermobile Type and Joint Hypermobility Syndrome

American Journal of Medical Genetics, Part A, 2014
The objectives of this study were to register clinicians performance and opinion of importance of clinical tests for generalized joint hypermobility (GJH), Ehlers–Danlos syndrome, hypermobility type (EDS‐HT) and joint hypermobility syndrome (JHS), and to reach a consensus among clinicians on criteria for diagnosing GJH, EDS‐HT and JHS.
Birgit Juul-Kristensen, Karl Bang Christensen, Lars Remvig   +2 more
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