Spinal Stabilization Exercise Effects in Hypermobility

Assistant Professor

The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of an 8-week lumbar spinal stabilization exercise program on pain, trunk muscle endurance and postural stability in women with benign joint hypermobility syndrome

Inclusion Criteria:

• volunteers in an age range of 18 to 30,
• being women,
• having benign joint hypermobility syndrome diagnosed according to the Brighton criteria,
• having no contraindication to join an exercise program.

Exclusion Criteria:

• having rheumatologic or neurologic diseases,
• any other pathology involving the musculoskeletal system-history of fractures, joint dislocations, sprains and strains,
• associated connective tissue disorders including Marfan syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, osteogenesis imperfecta,
• severe psychological disorders,
• being pregnant,
• intervention including exercise or physical therapy in the last 3 months.