Hypermobility
Hypermobility can be very common in children. It can be benign or heredity where it affects connective tissue throughout the body.
A Beighton score along with a thorough subjective history can be used to diagnose certain types of hypermobility. Further blood tests may be recommended via your GP.
Physiotherapy can help with symptom management such as providing progressive muscle strengthening programs, ideas to help with pacing of activities, core stability exercises such as guided yoga and Pilates can be beneficial. We have access to various hydrotherapy pools across the Northwest of England which can be beneficial for symptom management and exercise.
We work closely with orthotists who can assess for insoles and specialist footwear.
Hypermobility can be associated with other conditions such as:
- Ehlers–Danlos Syndrome
- Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder
- Osteogenesis Imperfecta
- Marfan Syndrome
- Loeys–Dietz Syndrome
- Stickler Syndrome
Symptoms of hypermobility can vary enormously from mild, moderate to severe and can include:
- Pain
- Reduce balance, coordination, strength and fitness
- Fatigue
- Joint dislocation
- Thin, stretchy skin
- Recurrent sprains and strains
- Reduced mobility
- Thin, stretchy skin
Appointments
Appointments are either 60 or 90 minutes duration.
Call us on 01282 222720 to book now for for more information.
Price on enquiry dependant on the length of session, mileage and travel costs.
Claire has worked along side our NHS Physiotherapist and Anais’s nursery to ensure she has a seamless Physiotherapy Programme that everyone can follow and understand in order to help Anais in her everyday life.
Claire has made Anais’s sessions interesting and fun and Anais loves the time she spends with her.
Sarah Cottam, Bolton 
Each session is tailored to my daughter’s needs and every minute is beneficial.
I would recommend Claire to anyone with a child that has limited movement or requires help with moving around..
Mehwashe Nawaz, Nelson
Claire played a key role in my daughter's development and her expertise was vital in achieving this. We hope to continue with Claire on further improving our daughter physical ability. For anybody needed physio help for their children, I would highly recommend Claire.
Parent, Burnley
Claire is an exceptional physiotherapist, very calm, reassuring, and positive.
We watched our son grow, going from strength to strength, achieving target after target.
Karina Timson, Widnes
We worked on mobility problems caused by my progressive multiple sclerosis which was challenging my legs and balance.
Claire is a genuine, understanding person who I would recommend without hesitation
Trevor Crabtree, Barrowford
Our daughter Anais has Quadriplegic Cerebal Palsy and we were looking for a private physiotherapist to work alongside her NHS Physiotherapist on a more frequent basis.
For the patience and understanding she has with Anais and her continued efforts we can only say thank you.
Sarah Cottam, Bolton
As parents we also learnt how to continue and help develop our son outside of his therapy sessions, Claire was great at involving us all as a family.
Claire could see with us all working together we could help Parker achieve the unimaginable.
Karina Timson, Widnes
I would highly recommend Claire. She has worked with our family for a few years. Very professional, friendly and approachable.
Claire really knows her profession, is extremely knowledgeable and gets the best out of any sessions with our son. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her services.
MT, Brierfield
My daughter was 2 years old when we found out she had high tone in her legs and would need help with her physical movements and would need physio. Claire designed a plan and now our daughter plays in standing without holding hands, she plays on the floor with her legs bent, as well as moving side to side.
Parent, Burnley
Get in touch with a member of our friendly team
Office 3
Northlight Estate
Northlight Parade
Nelson
BB9 5EG