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ArticleThe Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association2020

Clinical management of benign joint hypermobility syndrome: a case series.

Patricia Adele Boudreau, Igor Steiman, Silvano Mior

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Article in The Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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3citing papers in PubMed
0.5field-weighted citation impact, top 29% of its field
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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

3 citing papers in PubMed, 7 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Patricia Adele BoudreauPrivate practice.
Igor SteimanDepartment of Clinical Education, Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College.
Silvano MiorDepartment of Research and Innovation, Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College.
Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College · CAIS practice · BE

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundBenign Joint Hypermobility Syndrome (BJHS) is a relatively prevalent condition of the spectrum of heritable connective tissue disorders, with musculoskeletal, visceral and psychological manifestations. The conservative management of the musculoskeletal symptomatology must be modified for optimal effectiveness and minimal sequelae. PURPOSE: To provide an overview of the presentation, assessment, chiropractic management, and outcomes of patients with BJHS. STUDY

designCase series. DISCUSSION: Recognizing joint hypermobility as a significant contributing factor in patients presenting with musculoskeletal complaints is often challenging. The lack of awareness of BJHS may delay the diagnosis as well as effective management. Manual therapy should be used judiciously; active exercise is an essential element of care. We provide an overview of the presentations, assessment, chiropractic management, and outcomes of three patients with BJHS. Future clinical trials are necessary to determine effective clinical management strategies for patients with BJHS.

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chiropracticconnective tissue disorderjoint hypermobilitymanipulation

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PMID32476667
PMCPMC7250515
OpenAlexW3028920097

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