📍 Why This Matters for Families in Hillsboro, Beaverton, and Beyond
At Pain & Performance Coach LLC, we care for children and teens dealing with chronic pain, fatigue, and mobility challenges. One condition we see more often is hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS)—a connective tissue disorder that affects strength, stability, and emotional health.
🧩 A 2025 study found that kids with hEDS are struggling with far more than just joint pain—they’re dealing with anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders that often go untreated.
Disclaimer: this information is for your education and should not be considered medical advice regarding diagnosis or treatment recommendations.
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🧬 What Is Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome?
hEDS is the most common form of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and presents in kids with:
🤸♂️ Joint hypermobility
😣 Persistent pain and muscle fatigue
💤 Sleep troubles (like insomnia and poor-quality rest)
😔 Increased anxiety and depression
🧠 Challenges with focus, mood, and daily life
These issues affect not just physical health, but academic, social, and emotional development.
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🔎 What the 2025 Study Revealed
👥 Study sample: 123 pediatric hEDS patients (average age: 15.8)
📊 Key findings:
• 80% had clinical anxiety 😟
• 43% had clinical depression 😞
• 44% reported poor sleep quality 😴
• Only 17% had a formal sleep evaluation 🛏️
⚠️ Anxiety and pain were the strongest predictors of poor quality of life—even more than depression or sleep alone.
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🛌 Why Mental Health & Sleep Screening Matter
Despite these high rates:
🚫 Most kids never see a psychologist or psychiatrist
🚫 Most don’t get referred for sleep evaluations
🧪 But tools like GAD-7 (for anxiety) and PROMIS Pain Scales can help detect what’s often overlooked
🧠 Early detection = better outcomes. These tools help families and clinicians act before things spiral.
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🏃♀️ What This Means for Pediatric Rehab
Physical therapy is essential—but it’s only one part of the puzzle.
✅ Strength and mobility training
✅ Pain education (without fear!)
✅ Mental health integration
✅ Behavioral sleep strategies
💡 At our clinic, we take a whole-person, team-based approach using cutting-edge tools like:
• 🩸 Blood flow restriction (BFR) therapy to improve tolerance to weight bearing and weight
• 🦶 Force plates and dynamic balance testing
• 💪 Resistance training (like with the Beyond Power Voltra, bands, dumbbells, and kettlebells)
• 🧠 Patient-centered recovery strategies
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🤝 Local Help for Hillsboro-Area Families
Whether you’re in Hillsboro, Beaverton, Forest Grove, Cornelius, or North Plains, we offer expert support for kids and teens navigating hypermobility.
👨👩👧👦 We welcome:
• Parents unsure where to turn after a diagnosis
• Teens struggling with fatigue or pain at school
• Physicians needing trusted rehab partners for pediatric hEDS
🛠️ We’re not just about pain relief—we’re here for true functional recovery.
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📅 Ready to Take the Next Step?
Pain & Performance Coach LLC is your local resource for high-quality pediatric physical therapy that addresses the full spectrum of hEDS challenges.
✅ Evidence-based
✅ Tech-forward
✅ Compassion-led
📍 Serving: Hillsboro | Beaverton | Forest Grove | Cornelius | North Plains
📞 Call now or book online to schedule your pediatric evaluation