Hypermobility. The effect of hypermobility on flexibility
In most cases, hypermobility is caused by the deviation of
tissue proteins - such as collagen - synthesis; bone structure: bone shape or the depth
of the joint sockets; muscle structure: muscle tone and strength; poor sense of
proprioception; genetic heritability. Sometimes weak muscles have an impact on the
development of hypermobility as well. On rare occasions, hypermobile joints are the
issue of a specific medical condition, such as cleidocranial dysostosis and Marfan,
Morquio, Ehlers-Danlos or Down syndrome. 2 Joint laxity occurs mainly in the joints
that are located in fingers, elbows, shoulders, wrists, knees, and hips. It usually appears
at a very young age and decreases as one gets older, but 58% 3 of adults diagnosed with
Joint Hypermobility Syndrome do not see any indication of the recession of JMS
throughout their lives. The syndrome rather delves than shows withdrawal.
Hypermobility is usually a sign of fragile joints. In order to avoid injuries, one is