Prolonged standing behaviour in people with joint hypermobility syndrome
Abstract Background Joint Hypermobility Syndrome (JHS) is a rare Heritable Disorder of Connective tissue characterised by generalised joint laxity and chronic widespread pain. Joint Hypermobility Syndrome has a large impact on patients’ day to day activities, and many complain of symptoms when stand...
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| description | Abstract Background Joint Hypermobility Syndrome (JHS) is a rare Heritable Disorder of Connective tissue characterised by generalised joint laxity and chronic widespread pain. Joint Hypermobility Syndrome has a large impact on patients’ day to day activities, and many complain of symptoms when standing for prolonged periods. This study investigates whether people with JHS exhibit the same behaviours to deal with the effects of prolonged standing as people with equal hypermobility and no pain, and people with normal flexibility and no pain. Methods Twenty three people with JHS, 22 people with Generalised Joint Hypermobility (GJH), and 22 people with normal flexibility (NF) were asked to stand for a maximum of 15 min across two force-plates. Fidgets were counted and quantified using a cumulative sum algorithm and sway parameters of the quiet standing periods between fidgets were calculated. Results Average standing time for participants with JHS was 7.35 min and none stood for the full 15 min. All participants with GJH and NF completed 15 min of standing. There were no differences in fidgeting behaviour between any groups. There was a difference in anteroposterior sway (p = .029) during the quiet standing periods. Conclusion There is no evidence to suggest people with JHS exhibit different fidgeting behaviour. Increased anteroposterior-sway may suggest a muscle weakness and strengthening muscles around the ankle may reduce postural sway and potentially improve the ability to stand for prolonged periods. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-a8907d7bdaa14794a3cb9ae67bcd8b7f2022-12-21T19:08:13ZengBMCBMC Musculoskeletal Disorders1471-24742021-12-012211810.1186/s12891-021-04744-1Prolonged standing behaviour in people with joint hypermobility syndromeAlexander Vernon Bates0Alison H. McGregor1Caroline M. Alexander2Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College LondonDepartment of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College LondonDepartment of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College LondonAbstract Background Joint Hypermobility Syndrome (JHS) is a rare Heritable Disorder of Connective tissue characterised by generalised joint laxity and chronic widespread pain. Joint Hypermobility Syndrome has a large impact on patients’ day to day activities, and many complain of symptoms when standing for prolonged periods. This study investigates whether people with JHS exhibit the same behaviours to deal with the effects of prolonged standing as people with equal hypermobility and no pain, and people with normal flexibility and no pain. Methods Twenty three people with JHS, 22 people with Generalised Joint Hypermobility (GJH), and 22 people with normal flexibility (NF) were asked to stand for a maximum of 15 min across two force-plates. Fidgets were counted and quantified using a cumulative sum algorithm and sway parameters of the quiet standing periods between fidgets were calculated. Results Average standing time for participants with JHS was 7.35 min and none stood for the full 15 min. All participants with GJH and NF completed 15 min of standing. There were no differences in fidgeting behaviour between any groups. There was a difference in anteroposterior sway (p = .029) during the quiet standing periods. Conclusion There is no evidence to suggest people with JHS exhibit different fidgeting behaviour. Increased anteroposterior-sway may suggest a muscle weakness and strengthening muscles around the ankle may reduce postural sway and potentially improve the ability to stand for prolonged periods.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-021-04744-1Joint hypermobility syndromeHypermobile Ehlers Danlos syndromeProlonged standingJoint laxity |
| spellingShingle | Alexander Vernon Bates Alison H. McGregor Caroline M. Alexander Prolonged standing behaviour in people with joint hypermobility syndrome BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders Joint hypermobility syndrome Hypermobile Ehlers Danlos syndrome Prolonged standing Joint laxity |
| title | Prolonged standing behaviour in people with joint hypermobility syndrome |
| title_full | Prolonged standing behaviour in people with joint hypermobility syndrome |
| title_fullStr | Prolonged standing behaviour in people with joint hypermobility syndrome |
| title_full_unstemmed | Prolonged standing behaviour in people with joint hypermobility syndrome |
| title_short | Prolonged standing behaviour in people with joint hypermobility syndrome |
| title_sort | prolonged standing behaviour in people with joint hypermobility syndrome |
| topic | Joint hypermobility syndrome Hypermobile Ehlers Danlos syndrome Prolonged standing Joint laxity |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-021-04744-1 |
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