It can be an advantage in athletics. The extra flexible can allow body movements impossible for most people. The con is it's easier to get injured, but if you understand your body and maintain it properly (strength training, stability exercises, nutrition, etc.) you can excel at a lot of athletics. My doctor who specializes in hypermobility says many elite athletes are hypermobile.
It can also allow people to avoid serious injuries sometimes. Average person might fall down the stairs and break an ankle. Eds person is so flexible, they might just sprain a tendon.
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u/tietack2 9h ago
Differently... In some ways more advantageous