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Journal of Novel Physiotherapies
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  • Case Report   
  • J Nov Physiother 2018, Vol 8(2): 382
  • DOI: 10.4172/2165-7025.1000382

A Novel Exercise Protocol for Individuals with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome: A Case Report

Justin Z. Laferrier1,2,3*, Kevin Muldowney3 and Kathleen Muldowney3
1Department of Kinesiology, Physical Therapy Program, University of Connecticut, Storrs CT, USA
2Departments of Rehabilitation Science and Technology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
3Muldowney Physical Therapy, Cranston and North Smithfield RI, , USA
*Corresponding Author : Justin Z. Laferrier, University of Connecticut, 3107 Horsebarn Hill Rd, Unit 1101, Storrs CT, 06269-1101, USA, Tel: 401-261-5236, Email: justin.laferrier@uconn.edu

Received Date: Feb 20, 2018 / Accepted Date: Mar 09, 2018 / Published Date: Mar 13, 2018

Abstract

Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS) are a group of heritable connective tissue disorders first described by Hippocrates in 400 BC. EDS has undergone multiple changes in classification and diagnostic criteria since it’s initial observation. Once thought to be extremely rare EDS has seen a significant increase in prevalence corresponding with these changes and estimates have reached one in 2500-5000 depending on the subtype considered. Physical therapy is considered an essential therapeutic modality for a number of the different subtypes of EDS. Unfortunately the outcomes have not always been positive and patients have reported increased pain and dysfunction following physical therapy intervention. This case report presents the positive outcomes of a patient who has completed a novel exercise protocol designed specifically for individuals living with EDS.

Keywords: Ehlers danlos syndrome; Physical therapy; Exercise protocol; Collagen; Connective tissue

Citation: Laferrier JZ, Muldowney K, Muldowney K (2018) A Novel Exercise Protocol for Individuals with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome: A Case Report. J Nov Physiother 8: 382. Doi: 10.4172/2165-7025.1000382

Copyright: © 2018 Laferrier JZ, et al. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.

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