Not Just Bendy

Not Just Bendy Hypermobility Physiotherapy Services. Face-to-face assessment, online and home visits for management and rehabilitation of complex hypermobility.

Telehealth/online consultations available for Australia

EDS Society Centre of Excellence

📢 New research study opportunity! 📢 UniSC researchers are seeking parents and carers with chronic health conditions or ...
23/08/2026

📢 New research study opportunity! 📢

UniSC researchers are seeking parents and carers with chronic health conditions or disabilities to take part in an anonymous survey about their parenting experiences.

Participants are eligible if they have a child aged 5 years or under, and can enter the draw to win a $50AUD e-gift card and/or participate in an interview.

The findings will help shape how parents are best supported during pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond.

If you have any questions please contact Angela Hinz at [email protected].

❤️

For parents who have a disability or chronic health condition (Ethics Approval Number A252872): https://uniofsunshinecoast.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2hODU3C60TMJD14

EOI for clinicians/support workers/volunteers/organisations who support parents:
https://uniofsunshinecoast.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1H1plBA21qhvQjA

🔗 Both links are also in the linktree in our bio!

✨ A little preparation can make a big difference.Your physiotherapy appointment is your time, and we want you to get the...
13/08/2026

✨ A little preparation can make a big difference.

Your physiotherapy appointment is your time, and we want you to get the most value from every session.

By coming prepared, we can spend more time focusing on what matters most: understanding your concerns, progressing your treatment, and helping you move towards your goals.

Swipe through for a few simple ways to make the most of your next appointment. 💙

Every session is a team effort, and we're here to work with you to make it as meaningful, productive and personalised as possible.

It's important to note with how busy our physios are, sometimes they may not always get to your reports and scans before your appointment - but they'll always try their best to. 💙

Have any questions before your appointment? Feel free to get in touch. We're always happy to help!

Want to hear some healthy discussions on hypermobility? 🎤Come check out part 1 and 2 of our founder Sharon's Hennessey's...
09/08/2026

Want to hear some healthy discussions on hypermobility? 🎤

Come check out part 1 and 2 of our founder Sharon's Hennessey's episodes on the Healthy Banter Podcast! ✨

In both episodes Sharon talks with hosts Meg and Jules about what hypermobility is, why it happens in people as well as the various differences between various hypermobility disorders such as Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders and Hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome.

They go on to discuss the range of co-occurring conditions that are often seen alongside symptomatic hypermobility, such as Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), and delve into the role hormonal changes have on connective tissue.

To listen to both episodes, see the linktree link in our bio. 🔗

So excited to be attending the HESTA Awards tonight in Melbourne as a finalist!No matter who wins, just being able to be...
06/08/2026

So excited to be attending the HESTA Awards tonight in Melbourne as a finalist!

No matter who wins, just being able to be apart of this and having good time with everyone else tonight is the real award for me.

Amazing to be around so many amazing people who have achieved so much.

📢 NJB public holiday clinic closures! The Not Just Bendy clinic will be closed next Wednesday for the Ekka public holida...
04/08/2026

📢 NJB public holiday clinic closures!

The Not Just Bendy clinic will be closed next Wednesday for the Ekka public holiday (The Queensland Royal Show). 🎪

We hope anyone visiting the Ekka next Wednesday has a wonderful time! 🎡

Do people with hEDS have more oesophageal dysfunction? Many people with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS) experi...
29/07/2026

Do people with hEDS have more oesophageal dysfunction?

Many people with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS) experience reflux, swallowing difficulties and upper gastrointestinal symptoms. But are these symptoms caused by abnormal oesophageal function?

This large multicentre study compared people with hEDS/HSD to non-hypermobile patients who had the same symptoms and underwent the same investigations.

Researchers found that people with hEDS/HSD were not more likely to have abnormal oesophageal motility or objectively confirmed gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD). In fact, normal oesophageal motility was the most common finding.

However, people with hEDS/HSD still reported significantly more symptoms, including heartburn, regurgitation, epigastric pain and nausea.

These findings reinforce an important clinical message: symptoms and structural abnormalities don't always correlate. A normal oesophageal test does not mean someone's symptoms aren't real or don't deserve treatment.

The authors suggest that standard evidence-based assessment remains appropriate, while also considering disorders of gut-brain interaction as one possible contributor to symptoms.

As with any study, there are limitations. This research included patients attending specialist tertiary centres, so the findings may not apply to everyone with hEDS/HSD. It also doesn't explain why these symptoms are more common, only that routine testing often doesn't identify more structural abnormalities than in comparable patients.

For clinicians:
How should we approach persistent upper GI symptoms when routine testing is normal?

For patients:
Have you ever been told your tests were "normal" despite ongoing symptoms?

🔖 Bookmark this post to refer back to, or share it with someone you know is interested in hypermobility research.

Reference:

Butt MF, et al., 2026. Esophageal Dysmotility and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Risk in Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology Journal. doi: 10.1016/j.cgh.2026.04.019.
PMID: 42119906.

💚 July 26-31 is National Pain Week 💙This National Pain Week, we'd like to thank Chronic Pain Australia for continuing to...
27/07/2026

💚 July 26-31 is National Pain Week 💙

This National Pain Week, we'd like to thank Chronic Pain Australia for continuing to raise awareness of the impact of chronic pain across Australia.

At Not Just Bendy, we know that chronic pain is a reality for many people living with symptomatic hypermobility. It doesn't just affect those with hEDS, HSD or EDS. Pain is often frequently also be experienced by those with other connective tissue disorders, including Marfan syndrome, Loeys-Dietz syndrome and Osteogenesis Imperfecta.

Pain in hypermobility is often influenced by more than just joint instability. Co-occurring conditions such as POTS, MCAS, endometriosis, migraines and gastrointestinal disorders can all contribute to a person's overall pain experience.

Recent research found that 98.9% of people with hEDS reported chronic pain, highlighting just how common and significant it is (Daylor et al., 2025).

At NJB, we take an individualised approach to pain management through tailored exercise, education, pacing, hands-on treatment and self-management strategies to help people move with more confidence and less fear.

Pain is real, pain is valid, and you don't have to face it alone. 💚

For more information on Chronic Pain Week, check out Chronic Pain Australia for information about the various online pain education sessions they'll be hosting this week!

Being diagnosed with a connective tissue disorder can be both a relief and overwhelming all at once.After months or even...
17/07/2026

Being diagnosed with a connective tissue disorder can be both a relief and overwhelming all at once.

After months or even years of searching for answers, many people are left wondering:

"What happens now? Where do I go from here?"

That's why we're excited to share this fantastic free resource from EDS Connective: When Your Body Needs More Care.

Written by board certified patient advocate Maggie Buckley and medically reviewed by Dr Dacre Knight, this practical guide brings together the knowledge and experiences of over 17 contributors from across the EDS and hypermobility community.

Inside you'll find 14 easy to read chapters covering topics such as:

🦓 Understanding EDS and other connective tissue disorders
💙 Pain, fatigue and pacing
🤝 Building a support network
🧠 Mental health and wellbeing
💧 Hydration, nutrition, movement and sleep
🌱 Practical strategies for creating a life that works for you

Whether you've recently been diagnosed, are still seeking answers, or simply want to better understand your condition, this guide is a wonderful place to start.

One quote from the guide by author Maggie Buckley really stood out to us:

"This is the book I wish had existed when I was first diagnosed."

We think many people in our community will feel the same.

You can download the guide for free using the link in the comments below. 👇

If you know someone who has recently been diagnosed with hypermobility, EDS or another connective tissue disorder, consider sharing this post with them. It may be just the resource they need. 💙

Last week our team had the pleasure of welcoming Associate Professor Vince Kelly from QUT to present at our monthly in-s...
14/07/2026

Last week our team had the pleasure of welcoming Associate Professor Vince Kelly from QUT to present at our monthly in-service. His session explored a fascinating topic: The Belief Effect and understanding how belief influences client outcomes.

The session began by looking at historical case reports describing how a person's beliefs and expectations could have effects on health, sometimes leading to significant improvements and, in some cases, even worsening symptoms.

We also explored the science behind the placebo and nocebo effects. A placebo effect occurs when a person experiences genuine improvements because they expect a treatment to help, even if the treatment itself is inactive. A nocebo effect is the opposite, where expecting a negative outcome can contribute to increased symptoms or unwanted side effects.

Belief alone can’t heal broken bones or repair damaged tissue. However, research has shown it may influence things such as pain, fatigue, inflammation and other symptoms through both psychological and physiological pathways.

One of the biggest takeaways for us was the importance of the therapeutic relationship. Research continues to show that trust, empathy, rapport and mutual understanding between a healthcare professional and their client can have a meaningful influence on the healthcare experience.

Our physios had some excellent questions about the subject of belief - about how medical trauma may play a factor, and if any research had been done in populations with neurodivergence or chronic illness. Unfortunately research is lacking outside of the general population, but we hope further research can be done for those with neurodivergence, chronic illness or disability.

It was a fantastic session and a great reminder that good healthcare is not just about the treatment itself. It is also about listening, building trust and working together - a sentiment we share at NJB.

A big thank you to Associate Professor Vince Kelly for sharing his knowledge with our team!

07/07/2026

We're so thrilled to share that our founder and principal physiotherapist, Sharon Hennessey, is a finalist in the HESTA Awards! 🎉

This is such an exciting announcement and we're so proud of her for getting this far. ❤️

There's a total of 24 finalists under 8 categories, with only 3 finalists picked per category. Sharon is lucky to be a finalist under the category "Allied Health - Individual Leadership" for her fantastic work here at Not Just Bendy and her work creating the Hypermobility Project, a new venture focusing on educating clinicians about hypermobility.

The winner will be announced next month on the 6th of August!

Everyone wish Sharon good luck!! ❤️

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