"Could a subset of joint mobility tests define generalized joint hypermobility?": A descriptive observational inception study. [PDF]
PLoS ONEBackgroundGeneralized joint hypermobility is an inherited collagen phenotype based on clinical assessments of joint mobility. However, there is no international consensus to define generalized joint hypermobility, both considering which joint mobility ...
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Prevalence of generalized joint hypermobility in children with anxiety disorders [PDF]
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2020 Background Concerning the high prevalence of anxiety disorders and joint hypermobility in children and the lack of related studies in this age group, we aimed to assess the association of hypermobility with anxiety disorders in children.
Vadood Javadi Parvaneh +4 more
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Association between generalized joint hypermobility, temporomandibular joint hypertranslation and temporomandibular disorders: a scoping review [PDF]
Journal of Applied Oral ScienceGeneralized Joint Hypermobility (GJH) is one of the pathophysiological contributing factors for the development of temporomandibular disorders (TMD). There are, however, several counterpoints on the potential relation between TMD and joint hypermobility,
Samilla Pontes BRAGA +4 more
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The mitral valve prolapse frequency in healthy females with generalized joint hypermobility: A case-control study [PDF]
The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology, 2021 Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the frequency of mitral valve prolapse between healthy females with generalized joint hypermobility and healthy controls. Patients and methods: This observational, cross-sectional, controlled study
Hande Özdemir +4 more
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Effects of 6-week CKC Training on Proprioception and Electrical Activity of Some Lower Extremity Muscles in Females with Generalized Joint Hypermobility Syndrome [PDF]
Sport Sciences and Health Research, 2018 Effects of 6-week CKC Training on Proprioception and Electrical Activity of Some Lower Extremity Muscles in Females with Generalized Joint Hypermobility Syndrome Generalized joint hypermobility syndrome causes abnormality, knee joint injury and ...
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Age- and sex-related changes in children with and without generalized joint hypermobility: a two-year follow-up study [PDF]
BMC Musculoskeletal DisordersBackground Joint hypermobility provides flexibility and is known to enhance motor performance but can also give rise to musculoskeletal complaints.
Oluwakemi Adebukola Ituen +3 more
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Health Science ReportsBackground and Aims Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a prevalent disorder of the pelvic floor with multifactorial etiology. Generalized joint hypermobility (JHM) is a sign of systemic collagen laxity.
Zekra Ali Aziz
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Generalized Joint Hypermobility: A Statistical Analysis Identifies Non-Axial Involvement in Most Cases [PDF]
ChildrenContext: Joint hypermobility (JH) represents the extreme of the normal range of motion or a condition for a group of genetically determined connective tissue disorders. Generalized joint hypermobility (GJH) is suspected when present in all four limbs and
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Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal, 2023 Objective: to determine the frequency of joint hypermobility in paramedical students and staff at National Hospital Lahore. Study Design: Cross-sectional study.
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Journal of Contemporary Medicine, 2022 AimJoint hypermobility is a term used to describe an excessive range of joint motion. Joint hypermobility can be symptomatic or not. The present study aimed primarily to define the prevalence of joint hypermobility in healthy schoolchildren, and secondly,
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