Our Five Step Approach To Changing YOUR Life Ehler’s Danlos Training: Obtain Strength, Stability, and a Pain-Free Life
Functional strength and tailored exercises
Living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and hypermobility can feel like an uphill battle. Constant joint pain, instability, and fatigue may make even simple movements feel exhausting. You may have been told that pain is just something you have to accept—but that’s not true. With the right approach to strength and stability training, you can take control of your body, reduce pain, and build the resilience you need to move with confidence. Just like the success story you saw in the video, you, too, can experience life without constant discomfort.
A Proven System Built Specifically for EDS
You’ve seen what’s possible—real progress, less pain, and more freedom of movement. Now, let’s walk through exactly how we get there. Our five-step system is designed with the specific challenges of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome in mind. Each phase builds on the last, guiding you from assessment to long-term strength, stability and confidence. Here’s how we do it:
A Personalized Approach
Every person with EDS is unique, which is why our process begins with a thorough assessment. We evaluate your current functional capabilities and muscular strength to identify areas of weakness and instability. One key test we use is the Adduction Drop Test, which helps determine muscle imbalances and whether your body is in an optimal position for movement. By understanding how your muscles are functioning, we can develop a training plan that meets you where you are and guides you toward greater strength and stability.
The Foundation for Pain-Free Movement
Before we dive into strengthening, we focus on putting your body in the right position. Many people with EDS struggle with correct body positioning, which leads to compensation patterns and increased pain. We use postural repositioning exercises, such as hamstring activation exercises, to help you engage the right muscles and restore proper alignment. This step is critical—it ensures that when you start building strength, your body is in the correct position to move efficiently and without pain.
Training YOUR Diaphragm
Many people with EDS live in a constant state of stress due to their body’s instability. That’s why we start with breathing exercises designed to:
- Strengthen and expand your diaphragm to function properly
- Calm your sympathetic nervous system (fight-or-flight response) to help with flare ups
- Reduce overall tension and allow your body to function more efficiently
- Help Symptoms of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
By resetting your breathing patterns, we prepare your body for better movement and pain relief.
Designed for Your Needs
Once your posture and positioning is corrected, we design a strength training program specifically for you. This isn’t a one-size-fits-all workout plan—it’s a carefully structured program tailored to your individual needs, focusing on stability, proper breathing, controlled mobility, and functional strength. We emphasize joint control, core stability, proper gait patterns, and muscular endurance to help your body handle daily movements with ease. Over time, you’ll notice improved strength, better movement mechanics, and significantly reduced pain.
Taking Control of your Life
The goal isn’t just to get stronger—it’s to get control of your life. With the right training, you can walk, run, lift, and move without fear of pain or injury. Many of our clients have gone from feeling trapped in their own bodies to living active, fulfilling lives. Whether it’s playing with your kids, returning to your favorite hobbies/starting new ones, or simply going through the day without pain, this program is designed to help you feel strong, stable, and confident in every movement.
You don’t have to accept pain as normal. Let’s take the first step toward a stronger, more capable you.
