Speaking with Doctors is Hard (So Here are My Strategies)
Episode description
Speaking with medical doctors and other healthcare professionals is hard for a lot of patients, but it's especially challenging for hypermobile patients due to poor awareness and understanding of symptoms relating to hypermobile connective tissue. Join Alex as she delves into some of the challenges hypermobile patients face in today's medical systems and shares some her favourite tips for navigating those critical conversations.
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-Alex
Hypermobility + Sports Specialist Osteopath M. Ost. BA (Hons)
G.OsC. Reg. 10375
Director of Active Ambition Ltd.
Creator of The Hypermobility Helpline