This educational image illustrates the structural differences between a hypermobile foot and a normal foot. The exaggerated range of motion seen in the hypermobile foot can result from genetic connective tissue disorders, such as Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome or Marfan Syndrome, or inherited collagen abnormalities. These underlying causes of Joint Hypermobility Syndrome contribute to joint laxity, muscle fatigue, and increased risk of injury, especially in children and young adults.