Living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) can affect many aspects of daily life, including pelvic health. Joint hypermobility, connective tissue differences and muscle weakness can contribute to symptoms such as pelvic pain, bladder and bowel dysfunction, prolapse, and difficulties during or after pregnancy.
At The Pelvic Health Studio in Marylebone, we provide specialist physiotherapy for people living with EDS, helping you better understand your symptoms and supporting you with personalised treatment designed around your body’s unique needs.
Every person with EDS experiences different challenges. Our approach focuses on improving stability, movement, muscle function and confidence while recognising the importance of pacing and long-term management.
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is a group of inherited connective tissue disorders that affect the body’s collagen. Because connective tissue provides support throughout the body, EDS can impact joints, muscles, ligaments, skin and internal organs.
Many people with EDS experience joint hypermobility, reduced joint stability and increased muscle fatigue. These changes can place additional demands on the pelvic floor and core muscles, contributing to a range of pelvic health symptoms.
Physiotherapy aims to improve muscular support, movement patterns and function while helping you manage symptoms safely and effectively.
EDS affects people of all ages and genders, although symptoms often become more noticeable during periods of physical change such as pregnancy, after childbirth or during increased physical activity.
You may benefit from specialist pelvic health physiotherapy if you:
Because symptoms can vary considerably, assessment and treatment are always tailored to your individual presentation.
At our Marylebone clinic, we commonly support patients with EDS who experience:
Many people experience a combination of symptoms, which often benefit from a comprehensive pelvic health assessment.
Your first appointment is designed to give you a thorough understanding of how EDS may be contributing to your symptoms.
We begin with a detailed discussion about your medical history, hypermobility, current symptoms and daily activities. This is followed by a physical assessment, which may include:
Your physiotherapist will explain every stage of the assessment clearly, and you remain in control throughout your appointment.
Following the assessment, you will receive an individualised treatment plan tailored to your symptoms, goals and lifestyle.
Physiotherapy can play an important role in managing the pelvic health symptoms associated with EDS.
Treatment may help you:
Treatment focuses on building long-term strategies that work with your body rather than against it.
The Pelvic Health Studio in Marylebone provides specialist physiotherapy for complex pelvic health conditions, including Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.
Patients choose us because:
EDS is a lifelong condition, but many people experience significant improvements in their symptoms, confidence and function with the right physiotherapy support.
Recovery looks different for everyone and depends on factors such as your symptoms, activity levels and overall health. Rather than focusing on a cure, treatment aims to help you improve stability, reduce symptoms, manage flare-ups and maintain the activities that matter most to you.
Your physiotherapist will guide you through a personalised rehabilitation programme, adapting treatment as your needs change and helping you build confidence over time.
