U.K. researchers analyzed survey data from 3,064 people polled in August 2022 as part of the COVID Symptom Study Biobank.
Generalized joint hypermobility, often referred to as being double-jointed, wasn’t associated with a higher risk of contracting COVID-19 in general. However, double-jointed participants were about 30% more likely to report not having fully recovered from a recent COVID-19 infection. They also reported higher levels of fatigue.
“This study suggests that the presence of generalized joint hypermobility may be a risk factor for not recovering fully from COVID-19 and predicts greater fatigue levels,” researchers concluded. “This has significant implications for further research, clinical practice and public health, including precision healthcare approaches.”
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