Hypermobility & Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Resources
Welcome to your personalized resource hub designed to support your journey with hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). Everything here is intended to help you stay connected, informed, and empowered between our physiotherapy sessions.
Montreal Hypermobility & EDS Professionals (Public & Private)
Shared Google Sheet: A community-sourced list of various practitioners (doctors, therapists, dentists, etc.) with experience in connective tissue disorders in the Montreal area.
Disclaimer: Confort Physio et Santé does not guarantee the availability or performance of any practitioner listed.
Your Post-Assessment Package
As you begin your work with Confort Physio et Santé to manage your hypermobility or EDS, these resources summarize the foundational educational topics crucial for understanding your condition. This package is designed to help you understand your body and manage your energy as you prepare for the next steps in your physical therapy journey.
External Handouts & Practical Guides
Dr. Leslie Russek’s work offers invaluable, practical handouts for individuals with hypermobility. We encourage you to explore her resource page, with a focus on the key topics highlighted below.
HIGHLIGHTS
Local Support & Connections
Finding the right support—whether it’s peer connection, specialized rehabilitation, or trusted practitioners—is a key part of managing hypermobility in the Montreal area.
1. Community & Peer Support Groups
These community groups are not affiliated with Confort Physio et Santé and are led by independent peers or organizations.
2. Publicly Funded Specialized Rehabilitation (Constance-Lethbridge)
Lethbridge-Layton-Mackay Rehabilitation Centre – Chronic Pain Self-Management Program
The Constance-Lethbridge site offers a multidisciplinary Chronic Pain Self-Management Program, serving individuals with motor disabilities and chronic pain.
Program Link: Chronic Pain Self-Management Program Details
How to Access: This specialized service requires a medical referral from a physician (e.g., your family doctor or a specialist).
3. Immediate Health Support
Info-Santé / Info-Social
Call 811 (Option 1 for Health, Option 2 for Social/Psychosocial). This is a free, confidential, 24/7 service available throughout Québec.
Hypermobility Media Library
These YouTube channels and social media accounts are excellent resources for safe, informed, hypermobility-aware movement, taping techniques, and general information. Please always cross-reference any advice with your individual treatment plan from Confort Physio et Santé.
Jeannie Di Bon
Chimera Health
The Fibro Guy
We’re Here to Help
Whether you’re new to our clinic, wondering which service is right for you, or have any other questions, please send us a message. We’ll get back to you as soon as possible.