Clinicians
Confidently Treat Hypermobile & EDS Patients
Most PTs and OTs were never trained to manage EDS or hypermobility. The Finding Functional Foundations™ (FFF) training gives you the tools, strategies, and mentorship to treat this specialty population safely and effectively — without second-guessing. Our ECHO-approved FFF training offered through the EDS Society bridges that gap with a proven, evidence-based system taught by experts in the field both practically in clinic and in research.
What You'll Learn
Recognize and evaluate hypermobile patients safely and systematically
Practice lab activities that allow you to personally experience how these exercises are different from standard therapy
Use stabilization and proprioception strategies that actually work
Build confidence as the trusted hypermobility specialist
Avoid common PT/OT mistakes that cause harm
Attract EDS patients searching for safe care
What You'll Gain
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A proven framework for assessment & treatment
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Evidence-based exercise progressions you can use immediately
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Increased referrals and recognition as a specialist in your field
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Marketing materials to better attract patients searching for you
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Resources and guidance to share with your patients
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See an example of the types of patient handouts you will get access to when you become FFF trained and certified: The 5 Block Seated Alignment Tool to Prevent Posture from Becoming Pain for Hypermobile Patients
"I believe this is the new gold standard for physical therapy treatment for hypermobility. The Finding
Functional Foundations approach has been transformational for my patients and even for me as a
provider living with Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. This approach gives us a roadmap to
develop lasting movement patterns that support function, reduce flare-ups, and promote long-term
resilience."
Why Doctors Refer Patients to FFF Trained Providers
Patients with hEDS and hypermobility need more than “standard” PT and OT. FFF-trained providers have the specialized skills to:
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Protect fragile joints with stabilization techniques that reduce injury risk
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Avoid common PT mistakes that trigger pain flares or dislocations
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Use evidence-based protocols designed for complex connective tissue disorders
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Build patient confidence through safe, progressive movement strategies
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Collaborate with physicians to improve continuity of care and long-term outcomes
When you refer to an FFF-trained provider, you can trust your patients are in safe, capable hands.
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