At Abide Physical Therapy, we understand that living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSD), Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), and Dysautonomia can be exhausting, frustrating, and overwhelming.
Many individuals struggle daily with chronic pain, joint instability, recurrent subluxations, fatigue, dizziness, exercise intolerance, headaches, and difficulty participating in the activities they love.
Our team specializes in helping pediatric and adult patients with EDS and POTS improve function, reduce pain, restore confidence in movement, and return to meaningful activities.
A Collaborative Approach to Complex Conditions
Patients with EDS and POTS often require a multidisciplinary team.
Abide Physical Therapy works closely with leading neurologists, physicians, pain specialists, and healthcare providers throughout Therapy works closely with leading neurologists, physicians, pain specialists, and healthcare providers throughout Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Queen Creek, and Tempe to help ensure patients receive coordinated and comprehensive care.
We believe successful outcomes occur when patients have a healthcare team that communicates, collaborates, and understands the complexity of connective tissue disorders and autonomic dysfunction.
Our Approach
Individuals with EDS and POTS frequently experience:
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Chronic neck and back pain
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Joint instability and recurrent subluxations
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Headaches and migraines
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Dizziness and balance difficulties
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Generalized fatigue
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Exercise intolerance
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Muscle tension and guarding
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Nervous system hypersensitivity
At Abide Physical Therapy, treatment plans are individualized and may incorporate:
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Manual therapy
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Myofascial release
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Joint mobilization
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Craniosacral therapy
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Visceral mobilization
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Neuromeningeal mobilization
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Therapeutic exercise
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Stability and motor control training
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Nervous system regulation strategies
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Activity pacing and return-to-function planning
Our goal is to help calm an overactive nervous system, improve movement quality, decrease pain, increase stability, and help patients safely return to activities that matter most to them.
Whether your goal is returning to school, work, athletics, travel, parenting, or simply feeling more like yourself again, we are committed to helping you move toward that goal with confidence.