The complex impacts of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (type 3, hypermobility), or EDSIII, on a patient's physical and mental well-being are extremely challenging for all involved, requiring a multidimensional care team and immense dedication from the patient. This book provides an overview of what it means to be a patient with a chronic complex condition, examining the wide range of physiological and psychological effects associated with EDSIII and other conditions such as endometriosis and fibromyalgia.

It explores physical exercise and rehabilitative work involved in managing the condition effectively, examining a variety of medical treatments and complementary approaches, including physiotherapy, Bowen technique, and Feldenkrais(R) method. Contributions and perspectives are included throughout from experts in physiotherapy, rheumatology, and health psychology, who have extensive experience working with complex chronic patients.

The author connects her own symptoms and experiences with those of other EDSIII patients and discusses how she has managed to reach a point where she can successfully cope with the condition. This book will be an essential read for professionals working with EDSIII and other complex conditions, including medical professionals, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, counselors, and complementary therapists, as well as patients with EDSIII seeking to learn more about effective management of their condition.