Be More Flexible! Diagnosis and Management of Hypermobile Ehlers-danlos Syndrome and Related Conditions 1935

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

Location: ROOM: Conference Room 4A >>> DIRECTIONS Fourth Floor >>> From the Main Elevator Bank, proceed left. Room 4A is at the end of the corridor, after taking a right just before Room 4-D.

Corresponding Presenter(s)

Nathan J. Rudin, MD, MA

Professor, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Madison, WI, United States

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Presenter(s)

Neyha Cherin, DO (she/her/hers)

Assistant Director, Consult Director, MSK Ultrasound Curriculum Director
Hershey Medical Center
Hershey, PA, United States

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Isabel Huang

Assistant clinical Professor
University of Texas Southwestern
Dallas, TX, United States
Tiffany M. Houdek, PT, MPT

Physical Therapist--Advanced
UW Health
Lodi, WI, United States

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Hypermobility conditions such as Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) are common causes of pain, injury and disability. Physiatrists are in a unique position to help patients with these conditions. Our team will teach you to recognize, diagnose and effectively start treatment for these individuals, getting them on the road to better function and quality of life. Our presentation includes perspectives on comorbidities, biomechanics, and building a network to support your patients and your practice.

Learning Objectives:

Recognize and diagnose individuals with hypermobility spectrum disorders such as hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.
Describe key elements of rehabilitation unique to hypermobile individuals and prescribe appropriate rehabilitative services.
Build an effective management network to facilitate better care of individuals with hypermobility.
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