Hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos Clinic

08/08/2025

📢 Research Announcement: AAPM&R 2025

We’re excited to share that our abstract, “𝗨𝗹𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗮𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀: 𝗔 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄,” has been accepted for presentation at the AAPM&R Annual Assembly in Salt Lake City, UT this October.

🗓️ October 22–25, 2025
📲 Available in the conference app, journal supplement, and Research Hub Kiosks

This study adds to the growing evidence behind fascia-focused, image-guided care for soft tissue injuries, and we’re proud to be part of the conversation advancing recovery and performance.

American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R)

08/07/2025

𝗟𝗼𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: 𝗗𝗼 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗛𝘆𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 (𝗛𝗦𝗗) 𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝘆𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝗵𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀-𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗹𝗼𝘀 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗲 (𝗵𝗘𝗗𝗦)?
Consider participating in our Hypermobility Supplementation Study!

Many individuals with HSD or hEDS experience chronic pain, fatigue, brain fog, and joint instability with limited treatment options. We are researching new ways to help manage these and other symptoms.

This study will evaluate whether targeted supplementation can improve symptoms related to hypermobility by addressing irregularities in folate metabolism and methylation.

𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆!

You may be eligible to participate if you:

- Are aged 18 years or older
- Experience chronic symptoms such as pain, fatigue, or cognitive difficulties
- Are willing to complete study visits at baseline, 3 months, and 6 months
- Have not taken any methylated supplements in last 6 months

Other study requirements may apply.

Help advance hypermobility research and improve future treatment options!

Learn more at https://fasciainstitute.org/hypermobility-methylation-research-study/ and contact us at 📞 (504) 704-1254 📧 orsula@fasciainstitute.org

-DanlosSyndrome

08/04/2025

𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿. 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿. 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿.

When one athlete bounces back faster than expected, teammates take notice. But recovery isn’t just about what you do after an injury, it’s about how you train and treat your body before it happens.

With Fascial Mapping™ and Hydrofascial Release™, athletes at FIT are unlocking new levels of mobility, power, and performance. They’re building a smarter foundation that helps them stay in the game longer. 𝗔𝘀 Demario Davis 𝗽𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝘁: “𝗠𝘆 𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆’𝘀 𝗴𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝘄𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹.”

📍 Get mapped. Get moving.
🔗 Learn more at http://fasciainstitute.org

The Fascia Institute and Treatment Center Meg Farris WWLTV

08/02/2025

Demario Davis gets it. Recovery isn’t just for pro athletes. It’s for anyone who wants to stay active, avoid injury, and feel good in their body.

At The Fascia Institute and Treatment Center, we take that seriously. From Hydrofascial Release™ to our full-body FIT GPS system, we’re here to help you get to the root of pain and recover the right way.

You deserve care that works as hard as you do.

07/31/2025

07/29/2025

Still feeling drained this summer? ☀️

Dehydration, pain that won’t quit, or just not bouncing back like you used to? Your fascia might be the missing link.

In this month’s FIT Connection newsletter, we’re diving into what your body really needs in the heat—

💧 Why water alone isn’t enough for fascia hydration
⚡ How electrolytes affect mobility and nervous system health
🤔 Is it muscle pain… or fascia?
🏀 Plus: A championship win, groundbreaking research, and a recovery story you’ll want to share

📬 Read the July issue—full of fascia-focused insights you can actually use. https://mailchi.mp/fasciainstitute/fitconnection-july2025

07/28/2025

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗰𝗸𝘄𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘆?
It’s a non-invasive treatment that uses focused sound waves (not electricity!) to stimulate healing in damaged or painful tissue.

Often used for chronic tendon pain, scar tissue, or conditions like plantar fasciitis, it helps increase blood flow, break up tight tissue, and accelerate recovery—𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

✔️ Fast and effective
✔️ No downtime
✔️ Backed by clinical studies

Curious if it’s right for you? We’re here to answer your questions. 📱 (504) 704-1254 | 📧 fit@fasciainstitute.org

07/25/2025

Why does soreness last longer for some people and what does fascia have to do with it?

Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) is common after activity, but in hypermobile individuals, it often hits harder and lingers longer. That’s not just muscle fatigue. It’s fascial overload.

When fascia is too lax or overstretched, it loses its ability to rebound effectively. Micro-injuries take longer to repair, and inflammation can stick around, leading to deeper soreness and slower recovery.

If you’re hypermobile and always sore after even light movement, this could be why.

🧠 Understanding the role of fascia in hypermobility is the first step to smarter, more supportive recovery.

📖 Read the article:
https://fasciainstitute.org/doms-in-hypermobile-patients/

07/21/2025

At FIT, exceptional patient care starts with an incredible team—and Hannah Reynolds, LPN, is at the heart of it all! As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), she plays a key role in keeping our clinic running smoothly while also supporting both staff and patients.

With her clinical expertise and leadership, Hannah ensures that our team has everything they need to provide top-quality care. She’s the glue that holds everything together, allowing our providers to focus on what they do best—helping patients move and feel better.

💙 Why we’re grateful for Hannah:
✔️ A true advocate for both patients and staff
✔️ Skilled at keeping clinic operations seamless
✔️ Dedicated to building a strong, supportive team

Let’s give Hannah a well-deserved shoutout for everything she does to keep FIT thriving! 🎉

The Fascia Institute and Treatment Center

07/18/2025

Muscle pain that won’t go away? It might not be your muscles at all.

We see it all the time—patients with nagging shoulder, back, or hip pain that turns out to be something deeper: fascia.

This web-like tissue is key to movement, mobility, and lasting relief—and it’s often the missing piece in chronic pain cases.

Learn the signs of fascia-related pain, why it’s so often misdiagnosed, and how advanced therapies like 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗿 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘆 and 𝗛𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗮𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲™ can help.

🔗 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲: https://fasciainstitute.org/muscle-pain-or-fascia-heres-the-difference/

The Fascia Institute and Treatment Center

07/15/2025

🏀 "𝗗𝗿. 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀." — 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗮 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲

WNBA champion Theresa Plaisance has played at the highest levels around the world—and when it comes to recovery, she trusts Dr. Courseault.

Her recent visit to The Fascia Institute and Treatment Center included 𝐅𝐚𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠™, an advanced diagnostic approach that helps athletes stay ahead of injury and optimize movement.

Whether you're a pro or just trying to move pain-free, we're here to support your recovery with care that’s anything but ordinary.