hypermobile
Joints bend too far
Hypermobile describes joints that bend or extend beyond the normal range of motion.
Someone who is hypermobile can do things like bend their thumb to touch their forearm or hyperextend their elbows and knees.
The condition ranges from harmless flexibility to a symptom of connective tissue disorders: She's hypermobile, so yoga comes naturally but her joints are prone to injury.
Joint bent past normal
- double-jointedHaving unusually flexible joints
- bendyEasily flexed or curved
- contortionistOne who bends extremely
- party tricksAmusing skills for gatherings
One who moves rhythmically
- gymnastBalance and flexibility athlete
- swimmerOne who moves through water
- yogiDevoted meditation practitioner
- acrobatAgile circus performer
circus performer · aerialist · cheerleader · diver · figure skater · martial artist · rock climber · pole dancer
Enduring physical suffering
- joint painAche at skeletal junctures
- dislocationForced out of position
- inflammationProtective tissue response
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
muscle spasms · nerve pain · tendonitis · bursitis · flare-up · overextension · strain · fibromyalgia
Easily broken or damaged
- susceptibleEasily influenced or harmed
- precariousDangerously insecure
- delicateEasily broken or harmed
- pacingRate of movement
Pertaining to muscles and bones
- orthopedicRelating to bone treatment
- physiotherapyTreatment restoring bodily function
- bracingRefreshingly keen or stimulating
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
hyperextension
Joint bent past normal
- double-jointedHaving unusually flexible joints
- bendyEasily flexed or curved
- contortionistOne who bends extremely
dancer
One who moves rhythmically
- gymnastBalance and flexibility athlete
- swimmerOne who moves through water
- yogiDevoted meditation practitioner
acrobat · circus performer · aerialist · cheerleader · diver · figure skater · martial artist · rock climber · pole dancer · ballet dancer
chronic pain
Enduring physical suffering
- joint painAche at skeletal junctures
- dislocationForced out of position
- inflammationProtective tissue response
fatigue · muscle spasms · nerve pain · tendonitis · bursitis · flare-up · overextension · strain · fibromyalgia · myalgia
fragile
Easily broken or damaged
- susceptibleEasily influenced or harmed
- precariousDangerously insecure
- delicateEasily broken or harmed
musculoskeletal
Pertaining to muscles and bones
- orthopedicRelating to bone treatment
- physiotherapyTreatment restoring bodily function
- bracingRefreshingly keen or stimulating
hypermobilestiff
Not easily bent
rigid · inflexible · tight · restricted · limited mobility