Rheumatology: Current Research
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Luder Gere

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• Research Article
  Symptoms in Daily Life and Activity Level of Women with and without Hypermobility
  Author(s): Mueller Mebes Christine, Luder Gere, Schmid Stefan, Stettler Matthias, Stutz Ursula and Radlinger LorenzMueller Mebes Christine, Luder Gere, Schmid Stefan, Stettler Matthias, Stutz Ursula and Radlinger Lorenz
  
  Objective: Generalized Joint Hypermobility (GJH) is defined as a condition in which several joints move beyond their normal limits. It seems to be associated with musculoskeletal disorders, pain, reduced activity level in sports and reduced strength. The aim of the current study was to record specific problems and disorders of hypermobile women and to build subgroups based on these results. As a second objective, the study aimed to identify differences in activity level between these subgroups. Methods: A total of 195 women were included in this exploratory study: 67 normomobile (NM) and 128 hypermobile. Of these, 56 were classified as hypermobile with symptoms and 47 as hypermobile without symptoms. Symptoms were first recorded with the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) and then monthly over a period of 6 months with a face validated questionnaire including general impai.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2161-1149.1000241

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