Kiss syndrome / hypermobile

My son isn't hypermobile but does have very flexible joints. This runs in our family; I, my sister, and mom have it too.

I've learned to live with it, which is why back, pelvic, knee, and ankle issues come up often and quickly for us.
My son, for example, also needs high, sturdy shoes with a flexible sole and good heel support.
But anyway, it's not as severe as it is with hypermobility.

Oh that's unfortunate,

What we understood from the physio is that it's important for him to start doing sports when he's old enough to strengthen his muscles. Sturdy shoes are also important, indeed. Hopefully, he won't have too much trouble with it.

I'm not worried either, but I'm curious if there's a link between hypermobility and KTS.

Good luck to you both. Can he grow out of this? And thanks for your reply.

Hi,

I’m extremely flexible myself. I was missing one symptom of hypermobility that the physiotherapist had identified. I’d been going to physio regularly for years for my back, and it was only after a few years that this was discovered. I don’t really have any issues with it myself. I do find it quite convenient sometimes. In my case, even when I’m very pregnant, I can still tie my shoelaces and squat down to pull weeds, etc. It’s true that you do need to keep your muscles strong, otherwise you can get quite a lot of trouble from it. Your muscles compensate for the flexibility. When they found out about it with me, they advised me to strengthen my muscles in the gym during the first year, and after that I could maintain it at home. Sometimes you might have issues with your joints because they’re naturally quite flexible, but your son probably won’t find it bothersome since it’s just part of who he is. That’s how I experience it myself, at least.

Hope this helps you out a bit.

Love, Mamavan2