A Guide to Living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (Hypermobility Type): Bending without Breaking (2nd edition)

by Isobel Knight

Alan Hakim (Foreword)

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Covering everything from recognising symptoms and obtaining initial diagnosis to living with the condition on a daily basis, this complete guide to living with and managing Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (Hypermobility Type - formerly known as Type III) has been revised and fully-updated in this accessible new edition. The author, who has the condition, looks at how it affects children and adolescents and explores pain management, pregnancy, physical and psychological aspects, and how it widely affects dancers and other performance artists. New material includes:

changes in terminology
information on how osteopathy and nutrition can help
psychological approaches beyond CBT
how to deal with professionals
what to expect from support groups and rehabilitation programmes

This new edition will be a must for anybody who suffers, or suspects they might be suffering from, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (Hypermobility Type) and provides everything needed to enjoy a fulfilling life with this complex condition. It will also be of interest to their families and friends, and professionals working with Hypermobility Type EDS.

  • ISBN10 0857011804
  • ISBN13 9780857011800
  • Publish Date 21 December 2014 (first published 17 December 2014)
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country GB
  • Imprint Singing Dragon
  • Edition 2nd Revised edition
  • Format eBook (EPUB)
  • Pages 312
  • Language English