Neurodivergence, Hypermobility and Exercise

Authors: Amanda Carey and Holly Graham   What do hypermobility, neurodivergence and emotional regulation have in common? More than you may expect.    Over the last six weeks we have been looking into hypermobility and connective tissue disorders. We have created 3 podcasts: We have decided to share our fourth and final topic, exploring the link between…Continue reading Neurodivergence, Hypermobility and Exercise

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Sex, Chronic Pain, and Intimacy: How Sensate Focus Can Help 

Chronic pain extends beyond physical symptoms; it can significantly impact emotional well-being, relationships and sexual intimacy. Persistent pain often interferes with the ability to engage in or enjoy physical closeness, leading to reduced sexual activity and emotional disconnection.  Many people with chronic conditions feel disconnected from their bodies. Some worry about how their partner perceives…Continue reading Sex, Chronic Pain, and Intimacy: How Sensate Focus Can Help 

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The Mental Health Maze of Neurodivergent LGBTQIA+ People 

Queer & Neurodivergent: Let’s Talk!  Welcome to a wordy blog about “things that makes life wild and wonderful but also really really hard”: Being LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent or what I like to say ‘neurospicy’.   For people who are both LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent (think: ADHD, Autism or somewhere fabulously off the neurotypical map) everyday can feel…Continue reading The Mental Health Maze of Neurodivergent LGBTQIA+ People 

Brain Fog poster

About the author: Anais is an Occupational Therapy student from Coventry. She’s neurodivergent and has experienced brain fog herself.

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Exercise for Hypermobility

Exercise is an activity known to have a positive impact on holistic wellbeing. According to Geneen et al (2017) when living with chronic pain, exercise can reduce pain severity and improve quality of life. Before taking part in exercise there are 4 things to consider: Helpful tips when exercising 1. Reduce range of motion –…Continue reading Exercise for Hypermobility

Women and ADHD

About the author: Anais is an Occupational Therapy student from Coventry uni. She’s neurodivergent herself and her Neurodivergent students support group recent won an award for ‘Achievement of the year’.

Functional Neurological Disorder Fact Sheet

About the author: Anais is an Occupational Therapy student at Coventry University. She has a specialist interest in Neurological conditions.

HSD & Co-occurring conditions – Hypermobility Haven

Holly and Amanda are final year BSc Physio students at the University of Brighton. They joined the jboccupational therapy team for 6 weeks and wanted to share their knowledge and expertise with Jo’s readers. Holly has a diagnosis of joint hypermobility and has enjoyed working with Jo and her clients to explore the condition further.…Continue reading HSD & Co-occurring conditions – Hypermobility Haven

Hypermobility Haven – HSD Guidelines, Features & Management

Holly and Amanda are final year BSc Physio students at the University of Brighton. They joined the jboccupational therapy team for 6 weeks and wanted to share their knowledge and expertise with Jo’s readers. Holly has a diagnosis of joint hypermobility and has enjoyed working with Jo and her clients to explore the condition further.…Continue reading Hypermobility Haven – HSD Guidelines, Features & Management

Unravelling the Myth of HSD V hEDS.

About the authors: Holly and Amanda are final year BSc Physio students at the University of Brighton. They joined the JBOT team for 6 weeks and wanted to share their knowledge and expertise with Jo’s readers. Holly has a diagnosis of joint hypermobility. She has enjoyed working with Jo and her clients to explore the…Continue reading Unravelling the Myth of HSD V hEDS.