Hypermobility is often measured using the Beighton Score, which assesses five different key joints in the body.

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. Last week we discussed muscle engagement and posture, and I briefly mentioned hypermobility.

Double-jointed? It’s not just a fun party trick. Uber-flexible joints could be a sign of a rare genetic condition that makes you more susceptible to respiratory illnesses and also complicates recovery ...

Tulane University researchers have discovered a possible genetic cause for hypermobility (commonly known as double-jointedness) and a range of associated connective tissue disorders such as ...