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Overly flexible connective tissue causes problems in joints and throughout the body − and is often missed by doctors

  • Written by Leslie Russek, Professor Emeritus of Physical Therapy, Clarkson University
Overly flexible connective tissue causes problems in joints and throughout the body − and is often missed by doctorsExtreme flexibility can be an asset, but in some people it can be a liability.Lintao Zhang/Staff via Getty Images Sport

Connective tissue is found throughout the human body, within and between structures as varied as muscles, nerves and internal organs. Like an elaborate web, it holds everything together – providing the body shape and...

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