Identifying Hypermobility Takes More Than the Beighton Score – The Hidden Connective Tissue Clues Most Clinicians Miss with Dr. Aaron Hartman | Hypermobility | E156
About this episode
Dr. Aaron Hartman discusses the complexities of identifying hypermobility beyond the Beighton Score and its implications for health.
🔥 What if recognizing hypermobility early could change the course of someone's lifelong health? Read UnCurable to explore a deeper perspective on chronic illness, connective tissue health, and the root causes that often go unnoticed. What if identifying hypermobility is about much more than checking joint flexibility? In this minisode of Made for Health, Dr. Aaron Hartman continues his series on hypermobility by explaining how clinicians evaluate connective tissue health beyond the traditional Beighton Score. He discusses why physical examination, body proportions, medical history, and connective tissue findings often provide important clues that standardized screening tools can miss. Dr. Hartman also explores why hypermobility is fundamentally a connective tissue condition that can influence nearly every organ system, including the nervous system, digestive tract, immune system, cardiovascular system, and musculoskeletal system. He explains how recognizing these patterns early may help guide nutrition, lifestyle interventions, and personalized care strategies that support long-term health. Key Topics Covered What the Beighton Score measures and its limitations Why hypermobility…
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