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DOT(WA) Bi-Monthly PD May 2025

Topic: Paediatric Generalised Joint Hypermobility – A Clinical Update
Date: Tuesday 6 May 2025
Time: 6.30pm
Presenter: Alison Morris, Physiotherapist at Perth Children’s Hospital

This presentation will take a closer look at joint hypermobility in children. The presentation will cover:
– The differences between children and adults 
– An overview of the 2023 diagnostic framework for Paediatric Generalised Joint Hypermobility
– A review of assessment tools used, including a demonstration of the Beighton scale and the pitfalls to avoid during assessment
– Management principles, addressing the role of the occupational therapist. 
– Brief exploration of the latest research on the links between hypermobility and neurodiversity

About the Presenter: Alison has been a Senior Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist at Perth Children’s Hospital for over 15 years. She currently runs an extended-scope physiotherapy clinic within the Rheumatology Department, providing initial assessments to children referred with concerns regarding hypermobility or non-inflammatory musculoskeletal pain. Other clinical interest areas include management of children with bleeding disorders and adolescent sporting injuries. Alison has a background in Sports Physiotherapist and has previously travelled with State and National sporting teams across a wide range of sports including water polo, swimming, track and field and rugby.

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