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Joint hyperlaxity and its long-term effects on joints

H A Bird1, L Barton

  • 1University of Leeds, School of Medicine, Royal Bath Hospital, Clinical Pharmacology Unit, Harrogate, North Yorkshire.

Journal of the Royal Society of Health
|December 1, 1993
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Joint hyperlaxity, influenced by genetics and training, impacts athletic performance and injury risk. Understanding its management is crucial for coaches and physiotherapists to optimize joint health and prevent issues like osteoarthritis.

Area of Science:

  • Biomechanics
  • Human Physiology
  • Sports Medicine

Background:

  • Individual joint range of motion (ROM) varies due to inherited factors like collagen structure and bone shape, alongside acquired neuromuscular tone.
  • Joint hyperlaxity, or excessive flexibility, presents unique considerations for athletes and clinicians.
  • Understanding the factors influencing joint ROM is essential for injury prevention and performance optimization.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare methods for quantifying joint range of motion.
  • To discuss clinical patterns of joint hyperlaxity and their causes.
  • To explore the implications of joint hyperlaxity in sports and clinical settings.

Main Methods:

  • Review and comparison of joint range of motion quantification techniques, including the hyperextensometer and Carter and Wilkinson score.

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  • Discussion of clinical presentations of joint hyperlaxity.
  • Analysis of the relationship between joint laxity, sports participation, and osteoarthritis incidence.

    • Main Results:

    • Various methods exist for measuring joint ROM, with specific tools like the hyperextensometer and Carter and Wilkinson score detailed.
    • Joint hyperlaxity can be beneficial in sports but requires careful management to prevent injury.
    • While joint hyperlaxity can be linked to premature osteoarthritis, this association is not absolute, and joint instability may be a more significant factor.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective quantification methods for joint ROM are available.
    • Joint hyperlaxity necessitates tailored approaches for athletes and patients, integrating insights from sports physiology and physiotherapy.
    • Further research identified specific risk factors for joint-related issues, despite a lack of increased osteoarthritis incidence in physically active individuals.