Flometrics® Movement Coaching: Rebuilding Strength and Stability for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Living with EDS Means Rethinking Movement
For many people with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), movement can feel like a trap: you know you need it to feel stronger, but traditional exercise, movement coaching and physical therapy often make symptoms worse. Hypermobile joints, chronic pain, fatigue, and instability can turn even “gentle” workouts into setbacks.
That’s why Dr. Jason Cole and Connective Wellness developed Flometrics® Movement Coaching, a first-of-its-kind program that meets you where you are (literally) and helps you rebuild mobility and confidence safely, whether you’re starting from bed, couch, or floor.
Why Traditional coaching Fails People with EDS
Most movement programs aren’t designed with connective tissue disorders in mind. They often focus on strengthening muscles without addressing the underlying instability, proprioceptive deficits, and joint laxity that define EDS.
As a result, many patients experience:
Flares or subluxations after sessions
Worsening fatigue or pain
Frustration from not being understood
Flometrics® Movement Coaching changes that.
What Makes Flometrics® Different
Flometrics® Movement Coaching was developed by Dr. Jason Cole, an EDS-informed physical therapist who recognized that people with hypermobility need a different foundation, one based on control, awareness, and flow, not force.
Each coaching session is tailored to the individual, emphasizing:
Micro-movements that retrain stability and proprioception
Gradual progression from passive to active control
Body awareness techniques that teach you how to feel safe in motion
Autonomic-friendly pacing to prevent POTS or fatigue crashes
How Flometrics® MOVEMENT COACHING Works for EDS
Every Flometrics® Movement Coaching client starts with a detailed intake that considers your EDS type, coexisting conditions (like POTS, MCAS, or fibromyalgia), and your current tolerance level. From there, your Movement Coach designs a plan unique to your body and lifestyle.
You’ll receive:
1:1 movement coaching with a trained specialist
Personalized video feedback and progress tracking
Adjustments based on symptom patterns
Remote or in-person options depending on your location
“Flometrics® Movement Coaching meets you where your body is today, not where someone else thinks it should be,” says Dr. Cole. “That’s why it works for EDS when nothing else has.”
Meet Your Movement Coaches
Alli, DPT (licensure pending), integrates her background in physical therapy with trauma-informed care and lived experience with chronic illness. She guides clients through Flometrics® Movement Coaching with empathy, expertise, and humor.
Logan, NASM-certified trainer, helps clients rediscover confidence in their movement through control and consistency, focusing on long-term stability rather than performance.
Together, they embody the Connective Wellness mission: empowering patients with education, compassion, and collaboration.
The Benefits for EDS
Clients with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome often report:
✅ Fewer subluxations and flare-ups
✅ Improved joint awareness and coordination
✅ Better tolerance for standing, walking, and daily movement
✅ Reduced fear of motion (“movement anxiety”)
✅ A renewed sense of confidence and independence
These results don’t happen overnight, but they do happen when your body finally gets a chance to feel safe.
A Nervous System–Friendly Approach
EDS affects more than joints, it influences the autonomic nervous system, pain processing, and even digestion. That’s why Flometrics® Movement Coaching incorporates pacing, breath awareness, and grounding techniques to support nervous system regulation as you move.
You’re not just retraining muscles, you’re retraining your entire system to feel stability again.
Who Can Benefit
Flometrics® Movement Coaching is ideal if you:
Have been diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome or Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder
Experience chronic pain, fatigue, or joint instability
Struggle with traditional PT or exercise programs
Want guidance that respects your limits, and your lived experience
You don’t need a diagnosis to start, but you do need curiosity and self-compassion.
You Deserve to Move Without Fear
Movement shouldn’t hurt. It shouldn’t cause panic, dizziness, or setbacks. With Flometrics® Movement Coaching, you can rediscover what movement was always meant to feel like: empowering, safe, and restorative.
Because when your joints, nervous system, and spirit start moving in the same direction, that’s flow.
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