EDS 5-Hour Evaluation
Our Specialized Approach to Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
We specialize in the evaluation and treatment of individuals with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), using a thoughtful, systematic approach designed to identify the true sources of pain and restore function—one step at a time.
Insurance-Based Care
When using insurance, a prescription from your physician for the evaluation and treatment of low back pain is required. While Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome itself is not a billable insurance diagnosis code, this allows us to begin care appropriately.
Your initial evaluation focuses on the low back, sacroiliac (SI) joint, and hips to determine where your pain is originating. Based on your findings, you will be prescribed targeted exercises from our book, Living Life to the Fullest with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, created specifically for individuals with hypermobility and EDS.
Once your back and hips have been sufficiently treated, you will be discharged and may return with a new prescription for another body region, determined collaboratively by you and your physical therapist. This structured approach allows us to systematically work through the body, addressing each painful area thoroughly and safely.
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Comprehensive Self-Pay Total Body Evaluation
We also offer a self-pay, 5-hour Total Body Evaluation, designed to assess how every joint in your body interacts and to uncover the root causes of pain that may be missed in traditional evaluations.
This in-depth service is especially beneficial before beginning weekly insurance-based treatment, as it provides the time needed to connect the dots, see the full picture, and create a more precise plan of care from the start.
You will receive detailed written reports and personalized videos specific to your findings. These resources can be shared with other healthcare providers to support coordinated care or guide referrals to appropriate specialists.
This service is available at our Cranston location only.
EDS Definition:
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome was first named in 1933 after doctor Chernogubov Edvard Ehlers and doctor Henri-Alexandre Danlos. Both defined characteristics of EDS as a patient presenting with joint laxity, skin hyperextensibility, and a tendency to bruise. EDS is a connective tissue disorder that affects collagen in the body. Collagen is the glue that supports many structures in the body including skin, ligaments, muscles, viscera and blood vessels. If you think you may have EDS, you may have your doctor or physical therapist first perform a Beighton test on you, which measures hypermobility. A score of five or greater is positive for hypermobility and suggests that you should be referred to a geneticist who will determine whether or not you have EDS.
EDS Healthcare Team:
EDS affects many structures in the body. Therefore, there is no one doctor who can treat the numerous issues that can affect a person with EDS. This can be frustrating for most people with EDS. You need to develop a team of healthcare professionals who specialize in treating specific issues related to EDS. Below is a list of a few healthcare professionals who may be on your team. This is not a complete list. You should discuss with your primary care physician who is appropriate for you to have on your team.