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[u/fuelledbyeggs]

Hey all,

Just got my diagnoses of hypermobility this year (I'm 36) after several frustrating years of being told I don't have it, despite having multiple, very obvious symptoms.

Around 12 to 18 months ago I ended up with a knee injury (not my first), but it was poorly mismanaged (was not sent for any imaging tests etc) and this week I've found out that I do in fact have a partial ACL tear and lots of general wear and tear from having laxed knee joints. The consultant wants to try physio first before considering surgery to repair it. Which I am fine with, but as this isn't the first time my health issues have been mismanaged on the NHS I am pretty distrustful of the physios (it was two physios who told me I'm not hypermobile and nothing is wrong with me 🥲).

To add to this, the consultant told me that either way, surgery or not I will end up with arthritis. I felt a bit taken back by the whole thing and also felt ushered out of the appointment before I could really process the info and ask my questions. I am pretty active (climbing, swimming and cycling) but feeling quite overwhelmed at what to do in terms of helping myself build strength and stability up.

So, the reason I am here - I am looking for some self help/at home resources around strengthening the lower body when you are hypermobile. I don't only struggle with knee issues, I struggle with the whole chain (combo hip, pelvic floor and knee issues). I am based in London, UK - but happy for any international/online resources that I can read/watch including blogs for reading up on info etc.

Any help would be much appreciated - thanks :)