Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

Looking for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome treatment in Stamford, CT? If you experience constant joint pain or frequent dislocations, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) may be the cause. HQHT provides innovative therapies, advocacy, mental health specialists, and other treatments that promote optimal functioning, in office, in home, or via telehealth, available globally. No referral needed, schedule your evaluation by phone or online today.

What is Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome?
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is complex and presents differently in each patient. At HQHT, we recognize the unique challenges faced by those living with EDS, and we are proud to be recognized as a Center of Excellence by the Ehlers-Danlos Society.

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome is a connective tissue disorder that commonly affects the joints, skin, and blood vessel walls. It's a group of inherited disorders with numerous genetic causes, often passed down from parents to their children. Treatment with our team offers you relief.

What are the symptoms of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome?
Common characteristics of EDS include joint pain, dislocations, overly flexible joints, stretchy skin, slow healing wounds, and a wrinkled appearance of scars. Many people also experience early onset arthritis, pain with exercise, reduced ability to exercise, weakness, chronic pain, fatigue, poor coordination, reduced body awareness, impaired balance, clumsiness, and frequent falls. In children, this can appear as decreased gross and fine motor control, developmental delays, handwriting difficulties, and learning to walk later than their peers.

Joints affected by EDS may move outside a normal range of motion, making it difficult to lead a quality, pain-free life.

Which Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome treatments are best for me?
Our team discusses your symptoms, lifestyle, goals, and medical history to determine how to best treat EDS. As skilled movement specialists, we provide one-on-one therapy sessions personalized to your needs.

What happens during Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Therapy?
Therapies used to treat EDS and its symptoms include physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, social work, health coaching, hands-on manual therapy, massage therapy, aquatic therapy, vestibular rehabilitation, yoga with a DPT, stretch therapy and flexology, breathing exercises, relaxation techniques, and condition-specific exercises.

Treating EDS can improve balance, coordination, and joint pain, while maximizing confidence, strength, and overall mobility, and minimizing bothersome symptoms and the risk of painful or costly complications. You might meet with your therapist weekly or as needed, in our office, during home-based visits, or via telehealth.

Ready to get started? Schedule an evaluation at our clinic in Stamford, CT, in the comfort of your own home, or via telehealth today.