Hypermobility: A range of motion achieved by the patient/client that is more than normal. For example, if an individual can place their forehead on their knees they are likely hypermobile at one, if not several joints.
Note: Both hypermobility and
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Related Terms
Joint instability
Connective tissue disorders
Joint pain
Joint damage
Joint laxity
Soft tissue injuries
Physical therapy
Joint stabilization exercises
Hypomobility
Synonyms
hyper-mobile
hyper-mobility
hypermobile
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