Table 2.

The nine-point Beighton hypermobility score[2,8]

The ability to:	Right		Left
1. Passively dorsiflex the fifth metacarpophalangeal joint to ≥ 90°	1		1
2. Passively oppose the thumb to the volar aspect of the forearm	1		1
3. Passively hyperextend the elbow to ≥ 10°	1		1
4. Passively hyperextend the knee to ≥ 10°s	1		1
5. Actively place hands flat on the floor without bending the knees		1
Total	9 points

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