Could compression garments and special exercises help EDS patients regain mobility?
NCT ID NCT04020107
First seen Apr 18, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 5 times
Summary
This study tested a new treatment for people with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS), a condition causing loose joints and poor balance. The therapy combined compression garments with specific physical therapy exercises to retrain the body's sense of movement. Forty patients were followed for a year to see if this approach improves postural control and quality of life.
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Caen Univerity Hospital
Caen, France
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