Nine point Beighton hypermobility score
The ability to | Right | Left |
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1. Passively dorsiflex the fifth metacarpophalangeal 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.