Fast Track Physical Therapy

02/03/2026

Here at Fast Track Physical Therapy, we have PT's who specialize in helping people with concerns about joint hypermobility. Some have been formally diagnosed with conditions like Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome or Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder, while others simply recognize that their joints are “loose” and it’s causing pain or limiting their performance.

We want to spread the awareness. Many people now understand that hypermobility can create unique challenges — but also potential advantages — especially for athletes and active adults. Let’s break down what that means, and how physical therapy for hypermobility can help your performance as an athlete or just being active.

First, what Is Hypermobility...
Hypermobility refers to joints that move beyond the normal range of motion. Some people are stiffer, while others have naturally loose joints — and this is all normal. But when joints are excessively mobile, problems can arise.

For example:

In sports like gymnastics, volleyball, dance or weightlifting, extra mobility can be a good thing. A pitcher’s ability to throw, or a gymnast’s ability to achieve extreme positions, often comes from this mobility.
But there are risks without proper strength, those same joints may lack stability. This can lead to pain, frequent sprains, hyperextension injuries (such as knees that bend backward), or even dislocations in vulnerable joints like the knee or shoulder.
Why Stretching is good, someone who is hypermobile is typically already flexible.

Physical therapists at Fast Track Therapy will help athletes and non-athletes who are hypermobile by focusing on strength training, pain relief and joint control rather than flexibility. A tailored hypermobility physical therapy program may include:

Strength Training and Manual Therapy
Building muscle strength around joints. Strong muscles provide the support that loose ligaments and tendons can’t.

We focus on manual therapy such as dry needling, massage, muscle energy techniques and joint mobilization to stabilize joints, pain relief and function.

Signs You May Benefit from Physical Therapy for Hypermobility
You may want to seek out a physical therapist if you:

At Fast Track Physical Therapy, we specialize in helping athletes and active adults with hypermobility build strength, maintain function, relieve pain, develop protective stiffness, and optimize performance. Whether you’ve been diagnosed with a hypermobility-related condition or you’ve simply noticed your joints feel “too loose,” we can create a personalized physical therapy and strength training program to help you stay healthy and strong.

Take control of your hypermobility, contact us today to schedule an evaluation. 317-209-1900

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