Compression Garments on Hypermobility Type of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (CGhEDS)

Compression Garments Effects on Postural Balance of Patients With Hypermobility Type of Ehlers-danlos Syndrome, a Prospective Study on 40 Patients

This study evaluates the effects of wearing a compression garment on the postural balance of patients with hypermobility type of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, in randomised controlled study.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age ≥16 years
• hEDS with the 2017 diagnostic criteria .
• A normal neurological examination with no sensory disorders, no cerebellar syndrome or vestibular syndrome.
• An optimal balanced analgesic treatment before inclusion
• Patients who have not modified their physical treatment (physiotherapy) since 6 months.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Surgery of the lower limb (hip, knee or ankle)
• Patient having already wear compression garments in the year preceding.
• Neurological history of sensory , vestibular or cerebellar disorders.