Introduction to HSD/EDS
Presented by Heather Purdin and Patricia Stott
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Heather Purdin receives compensation from MedBridge for this course. She is also the president of Good Health Physical Therapy & Wellness, a presenter of HomeCEU, and the author of an EDS book for PTs and patients.
Patricia Stott receives compensation from MedBridge for this course. She is also an author of an EDS book for PTs and patients.
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Heather Purdin is the president of Oregon Area Ehlers-Danlos Society (nonprofit group that advocates and educates). She and family members also have HSD themselves.
Patricia Stott cohosts North American Allied Health Professional EDS ECHO Group. She and family members also have hEDS themselves.
This is an introductory course into the connective tissue disorder presentation of hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD) and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS). It is important for practitioners to recognize the difference in systemic connective tissue involvement and how this will present in their patients. We review the involvement of connective tissue, the classifications, and the team approach strategy to take for efficient patient care in this population. This course is appropriate for those in physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training, and nursing.
Meet your instructors
Heather Purdin
Heather Purdin has been a practicing PT in an outpatient setting for 26 years and has a special interest in chronic pain, fibromyalgia, and connective tissue disorders. She is president of the Oregon Area Ehlers-Danlos Society. She is also president of Good Health Physical Therapy & Wellness, a private practice specializing…
Patricia Stott
Patricia Stott treats primarily those with HSD/EDS and those considered highly sensitive patients at her own practice, Elevation Wellness, outside the Denver metro area in Colorado. Also trained in functional and herbal medicine, she works on health and wellness through holistic strategies with these patients, both in person…
Chapters & learning objectives
1. Anatomy and Physiology of Connective Tissue Disorders
HSD and EDS are connective tissue disorders involving multiple systems throughout the body. We review what connective tissue is involved in these disorders and how this manifests in the patient’s body. Hypermobility spectrum disorders and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome are defined.
2. The History of HSD/EDS
The history of EDS in the literature is explored within this chapter. We also discuss the evolution of EDS and HSD classifications along with the reasoning behind the new classification system.
3. Diagnosis and Classifications
Within this chapter, we briefly review which classifications we are able to genetically test for before discussing individual types of EDS and HSD. The general presentation is briefly reviewed with each classification of HSD and EDS.
4. Common Comorbidities and Systemic Involvement
Arguably, the most important understanding of those with a connective tissue disorder is that it affects more than the joints. This chapter briefly reviews the systems and presentation potentially seen globally looking at the HSD/EDS diagnosis. Understanding this component can expand the practitioner’s mind into more efficient treatment plans or referrals out as needed.
5. Team Approach to Treating HSD/EDS
This chapter highlights the challenges in putting together an adequate care team and who should be the lead on the team. This chapter discusses the many systems of the body that will need management due to issues with connective tissue. The learner will have insight into what qualities to look for in good referral sources.
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