Table 4

Features of hypermobility

FeatureNo of points for each feature
• Hyperextension >10° of knees1 (for each)
• Hyperextension >10° of elbows1 (for each)
• Thumbs apposed onto forearm1 (for each)
• Little fingers hyperextended parallel with forearms1 (for each)
• Excessive dorsiflexion of the ankle1 (for each)
• Ability to put palms flat on floor without flexing knees1
• Ability to put ankles behind neck1
• Ability to ‘W-sit’1