CPD Points : 2
CEU Points awarded: 2 General, Level 1
- Time & Date: Wed 25 March 2026 | 17h30 – 19h30 Live via Zoom
- Duration: 90 mins
- CPD Points: 2
- Attendees: Health Care Professionals
- CEU’s: 2 general CEU’s (Level 1)
- Price: R435 live event (normal price R470 if purchased after the event)
Course Description
As clinicians we are required to understand a spectrum of mobilities, from the extremely stiff or hypomobile patient to the poorly controlled hypermobile (HSD, hEDS) patient, often associated with a multitude of different associated connective tissue co-morbidities, of varying severity.
The stiff patient presents with poor flexibility; a loss of range and function & pain associated with immobility. They benefit from stretching & deep fascial releases.
The patient with Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD) or hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) presents with poor movement control & pain & loss of function from too much segmental (joint) translation, which irritates joint, meniscal, ligamentous & labral structures. They benefit from a stabilising program & rehabilitation that improves force closure & control of translation across joint surfaces.
Misdiagnosing & therefore treating a patient with the incorrect strategies can only lead to poor outcomes, frustration & disappointment for the patient, potentially leading them down a path of chronic & persistent or recurrent pain.
Attend this live webinar with Tanya to learn to clinically differentiate which patient is which, so that diagnosis & therefore management is more evidence-based with far better results and patient satisfaction and relief.
This webinar will include video’s of release techniques, as well as recommended progressive treatment strategies for patients presenting with different movement & mobility strategies from the extremely stiff to poorly controlled hypermobile.
Course Content
Ratings and Reviews
Course content were well explained; very relevant course for all health care professionals.
I liked the very clear explanations
Very informative and practical application in assessing
This talk was exceptionally helpful in learning how to assess and differentiate the difference between HSD and a stiff patient. It also gave a lot of useful tips on how the management will be different between the two types. Tanya was able to give both theoretical and practical knowledge on this topic.
I so appreciated exposure to the methods of assessing whether a patient is a "Stiffie" a "Normie" or a "Rubber-band" in order to set up a goal orientated, highly individual management plan.
Great info on managing both sides of the spectrum. Useful information to assist in better managing and educating these patients. A must for all!
This course was informative and educational. It have excellent diagnostic criteria and treatment ideas. I had a patient who presented with several of these symptoms and it helped me diagnose her and treat her more effectively! Also loved the printable questionnaires! So helpful! Thank you Tanya. I love taking your courses. Thank you edu-worx for making CPD so easy, enjoyable and accessible.