Bay State Physical Therapy
About
Outpatient orthopedic clinic inside a YMCA facility. Patient clientele of all ages and clinic offers aquatic therapy and telehealth as options for treatment. Special interest in scoliosis, hypermobility spectrum disorders, and artistic athletes. Board certified orthopedic and pediatric clinical specialists and a pelvic health physical therapist on staff.
EDS Healthcare in Massachusetts
Boston Children's Hospital has a Connective Tissue Disorders Program that evaluates EDS in pediatric and young adult patients. Massachusetts General Hospital offers Medical Genetics services. MassHealth (Massachusetts Medicaid) requires prior authorization for genetic testing. The Boston medical community has multiple providers with connective tissue disorder experience across various specialties.
Boston-area patients have good access to EDS-knowledgeable providers, but patients in western Massachusetts and Cape Cod face longer travel times. MassHealth requires prior authorization for genetic testing, which can add delays. Wait times at major Boston programs can be several months.
Finding Physical Therapy for EDS
When choosing a PT for EDS, ask whether they have experience with hypermobility and use stabilization-first protocols rather than standard stretching routines.