Table 1.

The Beighton Hypermobility Scale.

one point for each hand

1) passive dorsiflexion of the fifth finger beyond 90 degrees

2) passive apposition of the thumb to the flexor aspect of the forearm

3) hyperextension of the elbows beyond 10 degrees

4) hyperextension of the knees beyond 180 degrees

one point

5) forward flexion of waist with palms on the floor

A score of 5/9 or greater is considered an indication of generalized joint hypermobility. In this case, she met the following criteria of 1), 2), and 5).