Table 1.

Beighton's joint hypermobility score.

The ability to	Right	Left
(1) Passively dorsiflex the fifth metacarpeophalangeal joint to ≥90°	1	1
(2) Oppose the thumb to the volar aspect of the ipsilateral forearm	1	1
(3) Hyperextend the elbow to ≥10°	1	1
(4) Hyperextend the knee to ≥10°	1	1
(5) Place hands flat on the floor without bending the knees	1
Total possible score	9

One point can be gained for each side for manoeuvres 1–4 so that the hypermobility score will have a maximum of 9 points if all are positive.