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Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: a Loose and Unstable Story

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1.  Which of the following is not one of the three main types of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome? Vascular EDS Hypermobile EDS Spondylodysplastic EDS Classical EDS

2.  This type of EDS is treated more frequently with therapy: Classical EDS Peridontal EDS Kyphoscoliotic EDS Hypermobile EDS

3.  EDS is a disorder that involves _______. Muscle Organs Connective Tissue None of the above

4.  Which statement is true for patient education of hypermobile EDS? An inherited disorder that affects all connective tissue Muscles and tendons are excessively tight Only one or two joints can be affected. Pain is not a usual symptom of hEDS

5.  Which of the following is/are considered connective tissue? Eyes Gut Tendons All of the above

6.  During a posture assessment of a patient with hEDS it is common to see: Scapular retraction Knee hyperextension Upright posture Genu Varus

7.  Which of the following is/are a common finding(s) during a therapy exam for a patient with hEDS? Decreased strength Joint hypermobility Poor balance All of the above

8.  What are two fundamental factors important for treatment of EDS? Triplane motion and stability Sagittal plane and mat exercises Stretching and rest Sleep and trunk extension

9.  When is it appropriate to begin proprioception training? Never During stabilization and dynamic exercises Stretching activities After return to sport

10.  For treatment of EDS, it is best to start with ______ exercises but transition to ______ exercises if the patient is having pain or compensations. Plyometric, stretching Dynamic, proprioception Stabilization, mat Isometrics, endurance