So you think your child is hypermobile? Hypermobility refers to the ability of a joint to move through a greater than normal range of motion. To understand how this happens let’s start with some simple anatomy… Our joints are held together by connective tissue – namely the joint capsule and various ligaments. Connective tissue is made up of collagen which is flexible but strong. In some people the collagen is more stretchy and weaker allowing joints greater range of motion. T