Condition Postural Dysfunction

Hypermobility (Generalized)

Generalized joint hypermobility (Beighton score 4+) requiring stability-first programming. Assessment identifies which joints are hypermobile, screens for connective tissue disorder indicators, and builds strength within available range rather than stretching.

Clinical note: Hypermobility is a spectrum. Generalized hypermobility spectrum disorder (G-HSD) and hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS) require different management. Stability training replaces stretching. Never stretch what is already hypermobile.
6
ROM Tests
4
Corrective Priorities
4
Risk Factors
3
Red Flags

Key ROM Tests

1 Single Leg Balance
2 Hip External Rotation
3 Shoulder Flexion
4 Thoracic Extension
5 Ankle Dorsiflexion
6 Cervical Flexion Extension

Risk Factors Assessed

Single Leg Balance
Hip External Rotation
Shoulder Flexion
Cervical Flexion Extension

Measuring Progress

Progress varies from person to person, so this protocol promises no date. Each block ends with a re-test of the key assessments, set side by side with your baseline. The numbers show where you are and set the next block.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is hypermobility (generalized) worked on with exercise?
The assessment finds the driver first. The protocol then orders 4 prioritized corrective interventions and screens for red flags that require medical referral. Progress varies from person to person, so each block ends with a re-test to see where you are.
What assessments are done for hypermobility (generalized)?
The protocol assesses Single Leg Balance, Hip External Rotation, Shoulder Flexion, Thoracic Extension. Each test identifies the specific driver of the condition, guiding the corrective sequence.
Is hypermobility (generalized) the same for everyone?
No. The assessment differentiates structural from functional causes and identifies the individual's primary driver. The corrective plan is ordered by priority, with the highest-leverage corrections addressed first.
How do I get started with the Hypermobility (Generalized) protocol?
Apply for an assessment through AKMI. Your coach will run the Hypermobility (Generalized) protocol as part of your initial structural evaluation, then build a personalized corrective plan based on the findings.

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Your coach runs this protocol as part of your structural evaluation, then builds a personalized corrective plan based on the data.

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Protocol Details

Category
Condition
Subcategory
Postural Dysfunction
ROM Tests
6
Corrective Targets
4
Benchmarked
Screening-based
Red Flag Screens
3
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