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Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) Care at North Carolina Physical Therapy

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is a group of hereditary connective tissue disorders that impact far more than just your joints. Many people with hypermobile EDS (hEDS) experience widespread musculoskeletal pain, joint instability, proprioceptive challenges, fatigue, autonomic dysfunction, and issues with gastrointestinal or pelvic health.

If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and you deserve care that actually understands what you're navigating.

We provide virtual, patient-specific support that goes beyond generalized exercise prescriptions or one-size-fits-all recommendations. Our approach is structured, flexible, and designed to help you build confidence, safety, and long-term function.

A Whole-Body, Systems-Based Approach

EDS impacts more than your ligaments or connective tissue—it touches nearly every system. That’s why our virtual evaluations consider how your symptoms interact across:

Neuromuscular system — joint stability, muscle coordination, and proprioception

Autonomic nervous system — orthostatic intolerance, fatigue, and GI motility issues

Digestive and pelvic health — prolapse, constipation, or urinary symptoms

Respiratory mechanics — breath pattern dysfunction and pressure regulation

Pain processing — nervous system sensitivity and central sensitization

We take the time to understand your medical history, symptom patterns, and daily routines, then guide you through a care plan that fits your body—not someone else’s template.

What Support Can Look Like

Our work with individuals who have EDS may include:

Guided neuromuscular re-education to improve motor control and joint stability

Breath and pressure regulation tools for core function and energy conservation

Somatic tools for nervous system regulation and central sensitivity

EDS-informed strength progressions using submaximal loads and high-quality movement

Pelvic floor education for pain, prolapse, or bowel/bladder symptoms

Activity modification tools and energy budgeting strategies (spoon-theory aligned)

Collaborative education and pacing support to help you feel less overwhelmed and more equipped

Compassionate, Collaborative Care — No Matter Where You Live

If you've ever felt dismissed or unsafe in a healthcare setting, you’re not alone. We provide trauma-aware, validating care that respects your lived experience and adapts to your energy levels and comfort.

Everything we offer is built around one belief:

your body is complex—but that doesn’t mean your care should be confusing, chaotic, or dismissive.

You don’t need to be fixed. You just need to be seen, heard, and supported.