US Medical Term · conditions
Hypermobility Syndrome
Síndrome de Hiperlaxitud Articular
Also: Hipermovilidad Articular (regional variant)
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Hypermobility Syndrome |
| Spanish (Español) | Síndrome de Hiperlaxitud Articular |
| Chinese (中文) | 關節過動症候群 |
| Korean (한국어) | 과운동성 증후군 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Hội chứng tăng linh hoạt khớp |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Hypermobility Syndrome |
| Portuguese (Português) | Síndrome de Hipermobilidade |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | กลุ่มอาการข้อยืดหยุ่นมากผิดปกติ |
| Japanese (日本語) | 関節過可動症候群 |
What it means
Hypermobility syndrome occurs when joints move beyond their normal range of motion due to lax connective tissue, causing pain, instability, and frequent injuries such as sprains and dislocations. It is part of a spectrum that includes hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS). People may notice their joints click, give way, or dislocate easily. Chronic widespread pain, fatigue, and poor proprioception are common. Daily activities like standing, walking, or gripping can become painful. Treatment centers on physical therapy to build stabilizing muscle strength, joint protection strategies, pain management, and avoiding activities that overload unstable joints.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
I have hypermobility syndrome and my joints dislocate easily and cause constant pain.
Tengo síndrome de hiperlaxitud articular y mis articulaciones se dislocan con facilidad y me causan dolor constante.
My hypermobility makes exercise painful and I often sprain my ankles.
Mi hiperlaxitud hace que el ejercicio sea doloroso y frecuentemente me tuerzo los tobillos.
Can you refer me to a physical therapist who specializes in hypermobility?
¿Puede referirme a un fisioterapeuta especializado en hiperlaxitud articular?
Where you'll see it
Related ICD-10-CM category
M35 Other systemic involvement of connective tissueRelated terms
Sources
Last reviewed: September 2026