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Generalized Hypermobility refers to a trait that some people have where many or all of their joints are flexible beyond the typical range of motion.

It is not inherently pathological or painful, but can be the most clearly visible sign of an underlying connective tissue disorder.

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What is Hypermobility?

Hypermobility is simply a description for a joint or set of joints that move beyond the typical range.  It is not inherently pathological or painful, but can be a symptom of an underlying disorder.