Identifying Hypermobility Takes More Than the Beighton Score – The Hidden Connective Tissue Clues Most Clinicians Miss with Dr. Aaron Hartman | Hypermobility | E156

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What if identifying hypermobility is about much more than checking joint flexibility?

In this minisode of Made for Health, Dr. Aaron Hartman continues his series on hypermobility by explaining how clinicians evaluate connective tissue health beyond the traditional Beighton Score. He discusses why physical examination, body proportions, medical history, and connective tissue findings often provide important clues that standardized screening tools can miss.

Dr. Hartman also explores why hypermobility is fundamentally a connective tissue condition that can influence nearly every organ system, including the nervous system, digestive tract, immune system, cardiovascular system, and musculoskeletal system. He explains how recognizing these patterns early may help guide nutrition, lifestyle interventions, and personalized care strategies that support long-term health.

Key Topics Covered

• What the Beighton Score measures and its limitations
• Why hypermobility requires more than a screening questionnaire
• How physical examination helps identify connective tissue differences
• Body proportions and physical signs associated with hypermobility
• The relationship between hypermobility and scoliosis
• Why skin texture, stretch marks, and connective tissue findings matter
• Childhood signs that may suggest hypermobility
• The connection between hypermobility and recurrent joint instability
• How connective tissue influences the nervous system and immune function
• The relationship between hypermobility, mast cell activation, and chronic pain
• Why hypermobility may contribute to gut dysfunction and SIBO
• The importance of nutrition and connective tissue support
• How early recognition may improve long-term health outcomes
• Why personalized care plans should account for connective tissue health

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