"Hypermobility Linked to Increased Long COVID Risk, Study Finds"
A study by researchers from King's College London and Brighton and Sussex Medical School has found that individuals with generalized joint hypermobility (GJH), also known as double-jointedness, have a 30 percent higher risk of experiencing long COVID symptoms. The study, based on survey data from 3,064 COVID-19 patients, suggests a link between GJH and persistent fatigue, a key symptom of long COVID. The findings highlight the need for further investigation into the biological mechanisms underlying this association and the development of improved methods for identifying and supporting individuals at higher risk of long COVID.