Why can someone feel coordinated in dance, yet clumsy in everyday life?

And why is this experience so common in people with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD)?

On today’s episode of @bendy_bodies, I talk about dyspraxia and impaired motor planning in EDS. Dyspraxia is not caused by muscle weakness alone. In EDS, impaired proprioception, the body’s ability to sense where it is in space without visual input, is affected by ligament laxity and delayed signal transmission.

This makes it harder to calibrate both fine and gross motor movements.

Dyspraxia can show up as clumsiness, frequently dropping things, poor balance or posture, and increased fatigue with writing, typing, or other fine motor tasks. Many people notice they can perform well in structured movement like dance, but struggle with everyday coordination.

💬 Question for you: Have you noticed differences between how your body moves in structured activities versus daily life?

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📌 Medical Advice Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalized care.

VD: Reel features Dr. Linda Bluestein speaking on the Bendy Bodies Podcast, seated at her desk wearing headphones and discussing dyspraxia, proprioception, and motor planning in EDS and HSD.