This course will focus on providing education on the topic of joint hypermobility in the pediatric population. It will cover how patients may present, diagnostic criteria focused on the Beighton scale, potential comorbidities, and techniques for practitioners to implement into their treatment strategies to best support these patients. We will briefly discuss the differences in the diagnostic criteria between pediatrics and adults which will provide information to the practitioners on how to support these patients throughout the lifespan.
Live Webinar
Thu, Jun 11, 2026 at 3:00 pm EDTUnder Review: AOTA/0.1 - Application has been made to the American Occupational Therapy Association's (AOTA's) Approved Provider Program.
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to identify the nine points of the Beighton scale.
- After this course, participants will be able to list three comorbidities that may accompany joint hypermobility.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe three treatment ideas to implement with a patient presenting with joint hypermobility.
Agenda
| 0-20 Minutes | Introduction of speaker and overview of joint hypermobility from an anatomical perspective |
| 20-35 Minutes | Diagnositic criteria, Beighton scale, presentation in the clinic |
| 35-50 Minutes | Potential comorbidities and how they may play a part in our treatments as occupational therapists |
| 50-55 Minutes | Treatment strategies across the pediatric population |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary; Q&A |
Presented By
Jesse Miller
MS OTR/L
Jesse Miller is a Registered and Licensed Occupational Therapist based in Ohio, specializing in the intersection of functional anatomy, joint preservation, and somatic awareness. As the owner of the Conscious Connections OT, Jesse brings a unique perspective to the treatment of hypermobility—combining the precision of specialized orthotic fittings with a holistic, movement-based therapeutic approach.
With an extensive background in hand therapy and craniosacral techniques, Jesse focuses on helping clients and clinicians move beyond traditional exercise models. Her work emphasizes education of the body and proprioceptive retraining, empowering her clients with hypermobility to find stability and ease within their own bodies. Through her educational programs and clinical work, Jesse is dedicated to advancing the standards of care for joint preservation and enhancing functional independence through conscious, informed movement.
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Financial: Jesse Miller has received an honorarium for presenting this course. Non-financial: Jesse Miller has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Sponsor Disclosure: This Course is presented by OccupationalTherapy.com, a Continued site.
Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.
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