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Joint Hypermobility Risk Reduction Strategies

Joint Hypermobility Risk Reduction Strategies

Abstract:
Joint hypermobility can lead to joint instability, subluxations, dislocations and sprains among other musculoskeletal injuries. Investigation into the role joint hypermobility plays in increasing the risk of injury within athletes has grown. In sports where flexibility is required, like swimming and dance, hypermobility is aesthetically advantageous, but can lead to increased susceptibility for injury. Studies have found an association between joint hypermobility and an increased risk of knee injury in contact sport athletes, as well as shoulder injury in military and elite athletes. Athletic trainers should be apprised on the best practice for evaluating and treating patients with joint hypermobility.

Learning Objectives:

  • Describe the association between joint hypermobility and knee and shoulder joint injuries.
  • Execute the Beighton Scoring System in order to assess for joint hypermobility.
  • Implement knee and shoulder therapeutic exercises and motor function training to prevent and/or rehabilitate athletes with joint hypermobility.
  • Assess the usefulness of adaptive equipment, patient instruction, manual therapy, and functional training as treatment strategies for joint hypermobility.

Level:
Advanced

Domain(s):
Domain 2: Assessment Evaluation and Diagnosis
Domain 4: Therapeutic Intervention

Orthopedic Domain(s):
Domain 1: Medical Knowledge

Keywords:
screening; injury prevention; rehabilitation

CEUs:
1.0 Category A

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Course Expiration: 
All sessions of the NATA 76th Symposia On-Demand must be completed by October 31, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. CDT.
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Joshua Honrado, DAT, LAT, ATC

Dr. Joshua Honrado has been an athletic trainer with the Harkness Center for Dance Injuries at NYU Langone Health for 10 years. He has worked with over 60 Broadway shows, elite dance companies, and collegiate programs, and as well provides injury prevention assessments and educational lectures for the performing arts community. Dr. Honrado completed his bachelors in sociology from the University of California Los Angeles, his masters in athletic training from Seton Hall University, and his doctorate in athletic training from A.T. Still University. He is a certified strength and conditioning specialist, a registered yoga teacher, myofascial cupping practitioner, Graston Technique® certified, FMT Basic tape practitioner, and a reiki master. Dr. Honrado has presented dance medicine research and education at 17 renowned medical conferences.
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