Joint hypermobility is also associated with anxiety disorders in the elderly population.

Background: Anxiety disorders (AD) are very prevalent in the elderly, tend to compromise quality of life, and generate substantial costs. Considering that the prevention and early detection of anxiety may be relevant to increase health gains in older adults, it would be of great interest to identify whether the joint hypermobility syndrome (JHS) is also related to anxiety disorders in this age range.

Methods: Cross-sectional data was collected in a sample of 108 subjects in a rural town in Spain.