We Hear You at Tulane

Hypermobility often affects more than the joints. Our clinic is here to help you navigate care so you can start living!

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Welcome to the Tulane Hypermobility Clinic

New Orleans is home to world-class experts in Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders and Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes. Our clinic was developed in response to a lack of awareness and comprehensive care related to hypermobility and its systemic manifestations. Our multidisciplinary team of physicians and physical therapists will address musculoskeletal and systemic concerns, such as dysautonomia or GI problems.

A TEAM THAT CARES

We understand the challenges you face and will help you navigate the health system to get the care you need.

WORLD CLASS FACILITIES

We use ultrasound to evaluate pain that can’t be seen with x-ray or MRI.

EXPERT DOCTORS

Home to rehab, orthopedic, MCAS and dysautonomia specialists, we have your systemic concerns covered.

RESEARCH FOCUSED

At Tulane we are working on multiple research initiatives to help improve the understanding and care of hypermobility disorders.

THE GAME PLAN

PHYSICAL THERAPY

Assess extent of hypermobility and physical function

MEDICAL VISIT

Initial consultation to review and evaluate medical concerns

TO DO LIST

Begin treatment with network physicians and physical therapists.

MAINTENANCE

Hypermobile body types are high maintenance. We have available programs to keep you on track.

HERE YOU ARE FAMILY

Having a hypermobility spectrum disorder requires lifelong care and maintenance. We are here to help you address systemic challenges associated with hypermobility. We are teaming up with YOU to help you live a better life.

TULANE MEDICAL CENTER

Home of the world’s best academic physicians who specialize in hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes.

NETWORK PHYSICIANS

Our network includes medical professionals that understand how your body is different.

EDS RESEARCH

Support the Tulane EDS RESEARCH FUND to support studies geared towards increasing awareness and improving treatment.

LAB WORK

We check necessary labs to make sure you help you reach a proper diagnosis and identify other potential problems.

PHARMACEUTICAL ADVICE

We review your medications and make recommendations on what may or may not be needed.

Nutrition Consultation

Our team is ready to give you advice on how to identify and maintain and optimal diet.

GET YOUR BODY AND LIFE BALANCED

The key to feeling better is to take a holistic approach in getting you in sync. We help you get established with the proper physical therapy program, while adjusting medications, diet and lifestyle. We treat you from all angles with the help of other network professionals.

Comprehensive Care

Coordination of specialists is key to making improvements. We work with local physicians and those close to you to help keep you healthy.

Expert Diagnostics

We paint your picture with the clinical history, lab work, ultrasound and imaging to learn as much about you as we can.

Superb Rehabilitation

Our hypermobility expert therapists will develop your playbook as we work with you here, or communicate your plan to your home physical therapist.

SUPPORT THE TULANE EDS RESEARCH FUND

Research on hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes is far behind other medical diagnoses. It takes the voice of the patient and the support of the community to fund research projects that will allow increased awareness, development of diagnostic criteria, and evidence-based treatment protocols.

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