2026 EDS and Hypermobility Disorders PT & OT Symposium

The UVA Health EDS & Hypermobility Disorders PT/OT Symposium is a half-day continuing education program designed to enhance rehabilitation professionals’ knowledge and practical skills in caring for individuals with Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS), hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD), and related complex conditions. The program will feature expert presentations on evidence-based rehabilitation approaches, common clinical challenges, and the impact of comorbidities such as dysautonomia, chronic pain, fatigue, and activity intolerance on treatment planning. Participants will engage in a hands-on workshop focused on assessment strategies, stabilization, proprioception, pacing, energy conservation, and adaptive interventions. The symposium will also provide updates on the UVA Health EDS & Hypermobility Disorders Center, referral pathways, research initiatives, and opportunities for regional collaboration. The program is intended for physiatrists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, therapy assistants, students, and other rehabilitation professionals seeking practical tools to improve care for patients with hypermobility-related disorders.

1. Apply individualized stabilization, proprioceptive, motor-control, and graded strengthening interventions for patients with hEDS/HSD.
2. List strategies for the use of a tailored exercise regimen in the treatment of hypermobile patients.
3. Incorporate biopsychosocial principles and appropriate interdisciplinary referral pathways into rehabilitation plans for patients with EDS/HSD.

Complimentary registration is available for participants. Advance registration is required—register by October 16, 2026, to secure your place!

UVA Health CE Cancellation Policy: Cancellation requests received in writing no less than 30 days before the course will be refunded, less a 20% administrative fee. No refunds will be provided for cancellation requests received within 30 days or for registration fees of less than $50.  Please send cancellation requests [email protected]. UVA Health Continuing Education reserves the right to cancel CE activities if necessary.  In this case, the entire registration fee will be refunded.  All other expenses incurred in conjunction with this CE activity are the sole responsibility of the participant.

Physicians
UVA Health Continuing Education designates this live activity for a maximum of  3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.^TM Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Hours of Participation
UVA Health Continuing Education awards 3.75 hours of participation (consistent with the designated number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM  or ANCC contact hours) to a participant who successfully completes this educational activity. UVA Health Continuing Education maintains a record of participation for six (6) years.

Physical and Occupational Therapists
Learners will earn hours of participation that are equivalent to AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ and are accepted by most states. Individual learners should verify with their respective state licensing boards to confirm acceptance of reciprocal credit.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

UVA Health Continuing Education adheres to the Joint Accreditation Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. All individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers, or others, are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest will be mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

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Dacre Knight, MD
Associate Professor
University of Virginia
Charlottesville , VA

Ina Stephens, MD
Professor
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA

Friday, October 23, 2026