Bridging the Gap
How Personal Trainers & Physical Therapists Can Team Up for Hypermobile Clients
For hypermobile clients, physical therapy is often just a temporary fix—not a long-term solution. Many leave rehab with some improvement, but without ongoing, intelligent training, they risk slipping back into pain, instability, and frustration.
This creates a huge, unfilled gap in care: physical therapists get them started, but who helps them maintain and build on that progress? That’s where personal trainers come in.
The Problem: What Happens After PT Ends?
Many hypermobile clients—including those with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD)—struggle to find trainers who understand their needs. They often end up with:
❌ Trainers who push too hard, too fast – leading to pain flares and injuries.
❌ Programs that focus too much on flexibility – reinforcing the very instability they’re trying to fix.
❌ Fear of movement – leaving them weaker, less confident, and at risk for more issues.
On the flip side, many trainers WANT to help, but they don’t feel equipped to handle hypermobile clients safely and effectively. They’re unsure how to progress strength, manage instability, and build resilience without causing setbacks.
Why Personal Trainers Are the Missing Link
A well-prepared trainer can extend and enhance the work of a physical therapist, creating a seamless transition from rehab to real strength and stability. This isn’t just about "working out"—it’s about preventing future injuries, building movement confidence, and creating lifelong resilience.
Personal trainers can help hypermobile clients:
✔ Continue building strength safely beyond PT discharge
✔ Improve joint stability and body awareness to prevent reinjury
✔ Develop smart, individualized training plans that balance mobility, strength, and recovery
✔ Build long-term movement confidence without fear of injury or instability
Why This Matters for the Fitness Industry
The demand for knowledgeable trainers who understand hypermobility is growing—but the supply is severely lacking. Many physical therapists actively want to refer clients to skilled trainers post-rehab, but they struggle to find professionals who truly understand how to work with hypermobile bodies.
For trainers, this is an opportunity to stand out in the industry. By specializing in hypermobility, you can:
Become the go-to expert for hypermobile clients and post-rehab training
Build strong referral relationships with physical therapists in your area
Offer specialized training that fills a critical gap in the fitness industry
How We Can Help You Get There
At Born Bendy, we’re passionate about empowering fitness professionals with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to train hypermobile clients effectively.
Want to learn how to bridge the gap between PT and fitness?
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Because bendy doesn’t mean broken—and the right training makes all the difference.
