Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein
132 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago -Connective tissue disorders, like Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS), have far-reaching consequences. Multi-systemic symptoms affect quality of life -- with pain, frequent injury, joints “giving way," fatigue, headache, gastrointestinal problems, and insomnia being common. Welcome to Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, with your host and founder, Linda Bluestein, MD. Learn from specialists with diverse areas of medical and scientific expertise. Conversations cover topics relevant to everyone with symptomatic joint hypermobility (EDS, HSD, Marfan's). Learn to optimize your hypermobile health!
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95. Pain Care Redefined: Non-Drug Therapies for Pain Relief with Heather Tick, MD
April 11, 2024 11:06 - 1 hour - 138 MBDr. Heather Tick, a renowned pain expert, discusses non-drug therapies for pain relief; applying the principles of integrative medicine for comprehensive pain care. She emphasizes the need for education and understanding of pain neuroscience to empower patients. Dr. Tick also highlights the significance of nutrition in reducing chronic pain and inflammation. Additionally, she explores various modalities, such as acupuncture and manual therapies, as effective strategies for pain reli...
94. Support and Bracing for Hypermobile Joints with Susan Chalela, MPT, and Guest Cohost, Scott Borjeson
April 04, 2024 14:08 - 1 hour - 90 MBIn this Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD podcast, Susan Chalela, MPT discusses support and bracing for hypermobile joints. She shares how her personal and professional experience with joint hypermobility led her to develop the Finding Functional Foundations approach which is being taught as part of The Ehlers-Danlos Society EDS ECHO program. She emphasizes the importance of proper alignment and biomechanics in everyday activities and explains why traditional physical therapy ...
93. Unveiling Taming the Zebra: A Discussion with Physical Therapists Patricia Stott and Heather Purdin
March 07, 2024 10:00 - 59 minutes - 81.6 MBThis episode centers around unveiling 'Taming the Zebra', a book co-authored by physical therapists, Dr. Patty Stott and Heather Purdin. The book aims to fill a void in understanding and provide therapists with the knowledge to effectively work with patients with hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD) and Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS). It covers the impact of connective tissue disorders on various body systems and provides practical tips for modifying physical therapy approaches. T...
92. Empowering Zebra Warriors: THE Guide to Effective Physical Therapy for EDS and HSD with Lilian Holm, DPT
February 29, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 91.4 MBIn this Bendy Bodies podcast episode, Dr. Lillian Holm discusses effective physical therapy for EDS and HSD and the importance of correcting function to achieve pain relief and tolerance for exercise. She explains why physical therapy may not always lead to the expected outcome, emphasizing the need for specialized therapists and individualized treatment. She addresses common misconceptions about physical therapy and highlights the importance of communication and realistic expectati...
91. Hand Problems in EDS with Corinne McLees, OT and Hand Coach
February 22, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBIn this episode, Dr. Linda Bluestein and Corinne McLees discuss hand problems in EDS including pain, weakness, and injuries. This conversation covers various topics related to hand problems, including ring splints, hand exercises, avoiding strain and hyperextension, tips for traveling, challenges of the medical system for chronic pain, hand pain with writing, hand pain and numbness in sleep, thumb pain and De Quervain's tendonitis, cubital tunnel syndrome, TFCC tear, trigger finger...
90. Decoding Brain Fog: Expert Insights with Ilene Ruhoy, MD, PhD
February 15, 2024 10:00 - 48 minutes - 66.9 MBIn this episode, Dr. Linda Bluestein interviews Dr. Ilene Ruhoy about causes of brain fog, as well as its relationship to various conditions such as mast cell activation syndrome, craniocervical instability, dysautonomia, and CSF leaks. She explains how these conditions contribute to cognitive dysfunction and the importance of identifying underlying causes. Dr. Ruhoy emphasizes the need for a comprehensive evaluation and individualized treatment approach for patients experiencing br...
89. Conquering the Sleep Struggle with Roger Seheult, MD
February 08, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 125 MBIn this episode, Dr. Linda Bluestein interviews Dr. Roger Seheult about the importance of sleep for people with chronic illness, chronic pain, and joint hypermobility. Dr Seheult, a quadruple board-certified physician with expertise in sleep medicine, discusses various topics related to sleep, including the circadian rhythm, the impact of light on sleep, the effect of blue light on sleep, ideal bedtime, the impact of electronics on sleep, the role of melatonin, and the timing of ea...
88. Service Dogs and Disability Rights with Tiffany Lee, JD
February 01, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 94.8 MBIn this episode, Professor Tiffany Lee is interviewed about service dogs and disability rights and accommodations. They discuss the Americans with Disabilities Act, the definition of disability, and disability benefits. They also explore reasonable accommodations in the workplace and education settings, as well as the challenges and advocacy involved. The conversation covers topics such as disclosing disabilities to employers and universities, getting a service dog, dealing with unr...
87. Disordered Eating in Dance with Josh Spell, LICSW, and Guest Co-Host Jennifer Milner
January 25, 2024 15:25 - 48 minutes - 66.1 MBIn this episode, psychologist Josh Spell discusses disordered eating in dance. Josh shares insights into the coping mechanisms behind eating disorders and offers advice for directors, teachers, and friends who suspect someone may be struggling with an eating disorder. YOUR host, as always, is Dr. Linda Bluestein, the Hypermobility MD. YOUR guest co-host is Jennifer Milner, former professional ballet and Broadway dancer and founder of Bodies In:Motion. Takeaways Dancers, espec...
86. The Unfair EDS Journey with Amanda Cassil, PhD
January 18, 2024 15:31 - 1 hour - 92.3 MBIn this episode, psychologist Dr. Amanda Cassil discusses the unfair EDS journey (Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes) and provides strategies for effectively communicating with healthcare providers. Dr. Cassil provides valuable insights and tools for navigating the healthcare system and improving the quality of life for individuals with chronic illnesses. In this conversation, Dr. Amanda Cassil and Linda Bluestein, MD discuss the challenges faced by patients with hypermobility disorders (like...
85. Making a MCAS Documentary with Drs. Weinstock, Dempsey, Bluestein, Afrin, Kinsella & Jill Brook, MA
January 11, 2024 10:00 - 57 minutes - 79.2 MBIn this Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD podcast episode, making a MCAS documentary is discussed. Distinguished participants in this collaborative effort include Dr. Leonard Weinstock, Dr. Larry Afrin, Dr. Tania Dempsey, Dr. Laurence Kinsella, and Dr. Linda Bluestein, alongside dedicated patient advocate Jill Brook. YOUR host, as always, is Dr. Linda Bluestein, the Hypermobility MD. Key Highlights: 1. The initiative incorporates both a documentary and an online educatio...
84. Slipping Rib Surgery in EDS with Adam Hansen, MD
January 04, 2024 16:10 - 1 hour - 119 MBIn this episode, join thoracic surgeon and chest wall reconstruction expert Adam Hansen, MD, to learn about slipping rib surgery in EDS. Well known for his innovative surgeries for slipping rib syndrome (SRS), Dr Hansen has treated close to 1000 SRS patients. Many of his patients are challenged with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and other skeletal hypermobility disorders. YOUR host, as always, is Dr. Linda Bluestein, the Hypermobility MD. Takeaways Slipping rib syndrome and other ch...
83. Expert Insights: Breath Work in Pain Management with Jill Miller
December 21, 2023 15:09 - 1 hour - 107 MBIn this episode, YOUR guest is Jill Miller, author of the book 'Body by Breath: The Science and Practice of Physical and Emotional Resilience.' Jill has 30 years of corrective movement expertise that forges links between the worlds of yoga, massage, athletics, and pain management. Her signature self-care fitness programs, Yoga Tune Up® and The Roll Model® are found at gyms, yoga studios, hospitals, athletic training facilities and corporations worldwide. Jill is the former anatomy ...
82. The Impact of Clinician-Associated Trauma on EDS and HSD with Colin Halverson, PhD
December 14, 2023 10:00 - 53 minutes - 73 MBIn this episode, YOUR guest is Colin Halverson, PhD. He received his Ph.D. in linguistic and medical anthropology from the University of Chicago, where he studied communication issues in medical genetics, based on fieldwork at Mayo Clinic. At Chicago, he also completed a fellowship in clinical ethics, and then a postdoctoral fellowship in medical ethics at Vanderbilt. He is currently a professor at Indiana University School of Medicine, where his research focuses on ethical care fo...
81. Foot Pain 101: Everything You Need to Know with EDS and HSD with Lisa Ralston, PT
December 07, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBIn this episode, YOUR guest is Lisa Ralston, a physical therapist with over 30 years of experience in orthopedics, joint hypermobility, foot pain, and sports medicine. Since 2009, she has traveled internationally treating Team USA Olympians and World level figure skaters. Lisa was the physical therapist for Team USA figure skating for the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. Lisa is the owner and founder of Ralston Physical Therapy and Wellness in Arvada, CO. YOUR host, as always, is...
80. A Multidimensional Approach to EDS and HSD Care with Dacre Knight, MD
November 30, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBIn this episode, YOUR guest is Dacre Knight, MD. Dr. Knight established a specialty clinic for treating patients with hypermobility syndromes including hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) and hypermobility syndrome disorder (HSD) at Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, Florida in 2019. YOUR host, as always, is Dr. Linda Bluestein, the Hypermobility MD. Explored in this episode: · What specialty evaluations are most important for patients with hypermobility syndromes · What te...
79. Gastrointestinal Problems in Hypermobile EDS: Learning to Treat and Spot them with Leonard Weinstock, MD
November 16, 2023 10:00 - 58 minutes - 80.7 MBIn this episode, YOUR guest is gastroenterologist Leonard Weinstock, MD, author of over 150 peer-reviewed journal articles. His extensive research on MCAS (Mast Cell Activation Syndrome) and diseases of the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and colon has been presented at national and international conferences. He is actively researching the connection of the gut and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) with several medical problems, including restless legs syndrome (RLS...
78. Uncovering Inequality in Healthcare with Brianna Cardenas, DMSC, PA-C
November 09, 2023 10:03 - 1 hour - 90 MBIn this episode, YOUR guest is Brianna Cardenas, DMSC, PA-C, ATC and the founder of Healed and Empowered. Brianna courageously shares her own personal journey with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), cervical instability, spinal CSF leak, and dysautonomia, shedding light on the mistreatments she endured - both as a patient and a healthcare professional. YOUR host, as always, is Dr. Linda Bluestein, the Hypermobility MD. Explored in this episode: · Inequality in healthcare and how...
77. Neurosurgical Insights from Paolo Bolognese, MD and Guest Cohost Pradeep Chopra, MD
November 02, 2023 09:14 - 2 hours - 183 MBIn this episode, YOUR guest is neurosurgeon, Paolo Bolognese, MD, founder of the Chiari Neurosurgical Center in New York. Dr. Bolognese is also on the Board of Directors of the American Syringomyelia & Chiari Alliance Project, Inc. (ASAP), on the Scientific Education and Advisory Board of the Chiari Syringomyelia Foundation (CSF), and is a member of the International Consortium on EDS, HSD, and Related Disorders. The Chiari EDS Center is focused on the diagnosis and treatment of Ch...
76. Orofacial Pain with Robinson-Smith, DDS
October 19, 2023 09:00 - 40 minutes - 56.2 MBIn this episode, YOUR guest is Julie Robinson-Smith, DDS, diplomate of the American Board of Oral Medicine, a diplomate of the American Board of Orofacial Pain and an instructor of Orofacial Pain at the University of Colorado Anschutz School of Dental Medicine. Following dental school, she served in the US Air Force for five years as a general dentist. After her time in the Air Force, she completed a two-year residency in Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine at the University of Southe...
75. Cervical Instability: Thinking Beyond the Neck with Patty Stott, DPT
October 12, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 84 MBIn this episode, YOUR guest is Patricia Stott, DPT, physical therapist with expertise in Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes and related conditions. Dr Stott and Dr Bluestein presented together on integrative approaches to pain management at the EDS Society Global Learning Conference in August 2023 in Dublin, Ireland. Dr Stott is the founder of Elevation Wellness, and is also trained in visceral manipulation, neural manipulation, fascial Counterstrain, Craniosacral Therapy, and is certified i...
74. Podcast Secrets and Sneak Peeks with Guest Host Kate Colbert
October 05, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBIn this episode, where we close out Season 3 of the podcast and kick off Season 4, YOUR guest (and host!) is Bendy Bodies founder, Dr. Linda Bluestein, the Hypermobility MD. YOUR guest co-host – serving up questions to Dr. Bluestein – is Kate Colbert, outspoken EDS advocate, world-renowned marketer, and award-winning healthcare and higher-education writer. Explored in this episode: How the Bendy Bodies Podcast has evolved since its founding in 2020 from a resource for hype...
73. Understanding Lower Extremity Pain with Pradeep Chopra, MD
August 31, 2023 09:00 - 54 minutes - 75.2 MBThe lower extremities must bear the weight of our whole bodies. Problems in the hip may cause a chain reaction of aches, imbalances, or chronic issues that could manifest in the knee, ankle, or somewhere else along the kinetic chain. Continuing our series on pain with Dr. Pradeep Chopra, we explore the hips, knees, ankles and feet, diving into multiple possible causes of issues in these joints. Dr. Chopra discusses why rolling of the ankles is unhealthy, even if it’s asymptomatic,...
72. Examining Upper Extremity Pain with Pradeep Chopra, MD
August 17, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBJoints of the upper extremity (eg: shoulders, elbows, fingers, etc) can be prone to subluxation and dislocation in those with joint hypermobility and/or joint instability. As we continue our discussions on common causes of pain throughout the body with Pradeep Chopra, MD, we focus on an often-overloaded area of the body: the upper extremities. Dr. Chopra breaks down the shoulder joint and its inherent instability. He gives advice on how to have hard conversations about sports that ...
71. Examining Head, Spine, and Chest Pain with Pradeep Chopra, MD
July 20, 2023 08:54 - 1 hour - 125 MBConnective tissue runs throughout your body, surrounding and connecting every system. This is what makes treating issues that arise from connective tissue disorders so difficult: when everything is connected, it’s hard to find the root cause of something. We’re in the midst of our summer series with Dr. Pradeep Chopra, renowned expert on connective tissue disorders such as Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes. In this discussion, Dr. Chopra talks through several common causes of head, neck, and...
70. Examining Abdominal Pain with Pradeep Chopra, MD
June 29, 2023 08:06 - 1 hour - 110 MBAbdominal pain is an extremely common finding in people with connective tissue disorders, like Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS). Similar to other issues patients face with EDS or Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSD), getting answers can be challenging. Often, people go from specialist to specialist, trying to get help. Gastroenterologists, allergists, nutritionists, and pain specialists may look at abdominal pain from very different points of view. So getting complete information ca...
69. Traveling with a Chronic Disorder with Dr. Linda Bluestein, Kristin Koskinen RDN, and Jennifer Milner NCPT
June 08, 2023 08:27 - 52 minutes - 72.2 MBTravel comes with a lot of uncertainty: flights get canceled, hotel reservations are lost, luggage never turns up. But add the complications of traveling with a chronic disorder like Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, and voyaging becomes even more complicated. How can you plan for contingencies, guard yourself against flares, and still have a fantastic time while traveling? The Bendy Bodies team shares their favorite tips on traveling during this round table discussion. We share suggestion...
68. Fostering Hope for Hypermobility with Cortney Gensemer, PhD, Victoria Daylor, and Linda Bluestein, MD
May 25, 2023 08:35 - 46 minutes - 64.2 MBSymptomatic joint hypermobility can be difficult to understand and can present in so many different ways. Recently, Victoria Daylor, Dr. Cortney Gensemer, Dr. Russell Norris, and Dr. Linda Bluestein published a CME two-part series titled “Hope for Hypermobility - An Integrative Approach to Treating Symptomatic Joint Hypermobility”. We were able to sit down with Dr. Gensemer, Ms. Daylor, and Dr. Bluestein to discuss their research and the results. They share how the collaboration ca...
67. Destigmatizing Eating Disorders with Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani
May 11, 2023 14:21 - 49 minutes - 68.5 MBEating disorders are complicated and not uncommon in artistic athletes. Common comorbidities of symptomatic joint hypermobility (SJH), like mast cell activation disorder (MCAD) or gastroparesis, may contribute to disordered eating, which can spiral into an eating disorder. For years, eating disorders have been stigmatized and dismissed by many in the health community. To discuss this difficult topic, Bendy Bodies sat down with Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani, MD, CEDS-S, FAED, and founder of...
66. Codifying upper cervical instability with Leslie Russek, DPT, PhD
April 20, 2023 08:00 - 51 minutes - 71.3 MBUpper cervical instability (UCI) occurs quite commonly in the mild form and more rarely in the severe form in those with symptomatic generalized joint hypermobility (S-GJH). Both can be impactful and are frequently missed. An international team of physical / physiotherapy clinicians and a S-GJH expert rheumatologist recently published expert consensus recommendations for screening, assessing and managing patients with UCI associated with S-GJH. Bendy Bodies sat down with first au...
66. Codifying Upper Cervical Instability with Leslie Russek, DPT, PhD
April 20, 2023 08:00 - 52 minutes - 71.8 MBUpper cervical instability (UCI) occurs quite commonly in the mild form and more rarely in the severe form in those with symptomatic generalized joint hypermobility (S-GJH). Both can be impactful and are frequently missed. An international team of physical / physiotherapy clinicians and a S-GJH expert rheumatologist recently published expert consensus recommendations for screening, assessing and managing patients with UCI associated with S-GJH. Bendy Bodies sat down with first au...
65. Finding Balance with Jenelle Manzi
April 06, 2023 08:00 - 48 minutes - 66.1 MBThriving as a professional artist with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome can be challenging. Finding a balance between pushing yourself physically and listening to your body when it needs rest is difficult when you are part of a company. How do you push yourself to the edge of your limits, but not over them? We asked Jenelle Manzi, a professional dancer with New York City Ballet, this very question. enelle shares her stories of growing up dancing with EDS. She describes her journey as a yo...
64. Demystifying Chiropractic Care with Dr. Carrie Skony
March 23, 2023 08:30 - 59 minutes - 81.6 MBChiropractic care has been around for over 100 years, but many people don’t quite know what it entails. Artistic athletes may be told to add regular chiropractic visits to their regimen to help relieve pain without really understanding why. How does a method best known for joint manipulation work for those with hypermobile bodies? Is it a valid treatment option? And what exactly is it, anyway? Dr. Carrie Skony is a certified chiropractic sports physician and owner of Perform Acti...
63. Shining Your Light with Gigi Robinson
March 09, 2023 09:00 - 51 minutes - 70.6 MBLiving with a chronic illness like Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) can be demoralizing. You may not have access to the care you need, loved ones do not get it, and loneliness can be a reality for so many people. Gigi Robinson was diagnosed with EDS at 11 years old, and one of the lucky ones to receive support and care from a very early age. Even so, heading off to college and needing to advocate for herself was a difficult transition. As she moved into adulthood, her natural passion f...
62. Deconstructing Head Pain with Rudrani Banik, MD
February 23, 2023 09:00 - 53 minutes - 73.4 MBHeadaches and migraines are common in many chronic illnesses, and people with hypermobility often struggle with chronic head pain for a variety of reasons. But what is the difference between migraine and other types of headache? How do you get properly evaluated? What are the best treatments? Bendy Bodies spoke with neuro-ophthalmologist Rudrani Banik, MD in an effort to understand this complex topic. A fellowship-trained neuro-ophthalmologist certified in functional medicine, Dr....
61. Getting Back Up Again with Keeya Steel
February 09, 2023 09:00 - 44 minutes - 61.5 MBLife with multiple chronic illnesses is physically and mentally challenging. Feelings of exhaustion and emotional fatigue crowd in with physical symptoms and can be overwhelming in your daily life. How do you find balance? How do you find a way forward and regain joy in your life? We posed these questions to Keeya Steel, founder of the popular Hells Bells and Mast Cells on social media. As someone who lives with POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome), MCAS (mast cell act...
60. Strengthening Precision with Monica Lorenzo, MS, ATC
January 26, 2023 09:00 - 53 minutes - 73.7 MBDance injuries can be career ending especially for those with joint hypermobility. Competition dance or precision performance can introduce a whole new set of challenges, whether it’s dancing as part of a team, competitive cheer, or synchronized swimming. Controlling hypermobility and matching lines requires strength, specific coaching, and proprioceptive awareness that’s not always second nature to the performer. We spoke with Monica Lorenzo, the first NBA entertainment athletic t...
59. Preparing for Competitions: A Round Table with Kristin Koskinen RDN, Linda Bluestein MD, and Jennifer Milner NCPT
January 12, 2023 15:25 - 1 hour - 91.6 MBFor most artistic athletes, competition is a part of life. Whether you’re a dancer, skater, gymnast, or cheerleader chances are you’re competing at some point. Competitions can be grueling, multi-day events consisting of 14-hour days, multiple performances, and little access to fresh whole foods. So how do you prepare for a competition, and what can you do during the event to make sure you are at the top of your game and come out of it injury-free? We decided to approach this topi...
58. Preparing for Surgery with Linda Bluestein, MD
December 15, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 82.9 MBHypermobility disorders can lead to health complications that may require surgery. Joint hypermobility and associated conditions can present complications for surgery, anesthesia, and more. If you’re anticipating surgery, how can you, your surgeon and anesthesia care team be as prepared as possible for those hypermobile “quirks”? Bendy Bodies founder Dr. Linda Bluestein spent years in the operating room as a top anesthesiologist. We asked her for advice on this often-overlooked ...
57. Alleviating Anxiety with Jo-Anne La Flèche
December 01, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 91.6 MBDance and other performing arts are, by nature, stressful. Stress can easily develop into anxiety, which is exponentially more common in the hypermobile population than the general population. How can you distinguish between stress and anxiety? What can you do to manage your anxiety? When is it time to seek outside help? We asked these questions and more of Jo-Anne La Flèche, a clinical and dance psychologist with a Masters in Somatics. Jo-Anne defines the difference between stre...
56. Optimizing Immunity with Kristin Koskinen, RDN
November 17, 2022 09:00 - 58 minutes - 80.2 MBAs the weather changes and schedules become busier, staying healthy can feel like a huge challenge. Artistic athletes may struggle to keep their bodies at optimal performance level, and fighting off infectious illnesses may seem like an uphill battle. How can we naturally strengthen our immune system, supporting its function for optimum success? We posed this question to Kristin Koskinen, RDN and Bendy Bodies team member, in this episode. Kristin shares why dancers and other perfo...
55. Cultivating Resiliency with Jazz Bynum
November 03, 2022 08:00 - 40 minutes - 55.6 MBAs a young dancer, Jazz Bynum enjoyed the benefits of being “bendy”. Later, she experienced more than her fair share of injuries but it wasn’t clear how these could be connected. A diagnosis of hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) gave Jazz the information necessary to build the resiliency and strength she needs as a professional dancer with Ballet West. Jazz chats with Bendy Bodies about navigating her dance career while addressing her body’s unique needs with hEDS. Jazz di...
54. Managing Mast Cell Pain with Linda Bluestein, MD
October 20, 2022 19:29 - 46 minutes - 63.8 MBMast cell disorders are prevalent in the hypermobile population, but can often go undiagnosed. Persistent pain can be initiated and perpetuated by mast cells, which have also been referred to as “gatekeepers of pain”. How can someone who suspects mast cell issues go about seeking relief for mast cell-related pain? How can medical professionals accurately seek to diagnose and treat mast cell pain? For this conversation, we put Bendy Bodies founder, Linda Bluestein, MD, in the hot ...
53. Creating a New Hypermobility Screening Tool with Aiko Callahan, DPT, and Stephanie Greenspan, DPT
October 20, 2022 19:13 - 46 minutes - 63.9 MBHypermobility is far more prevalent in dancers, circus performers and other aesthetic athletes. While some hypermobile artistic athletes have asymptomatic joint hypermobility, others have symptoms due to an underlying hypermobility or connective tissue disorder. How can a physical therapist or physician assess the bendy artist, beyond tools like the Beighton Score, and see what the artist might need by way of support? Aiko Callahan and Stephanie Greenspan, both DPTs who work a lot...
Creating a New Hypermobility Screening Tool with Aiko Callahan, DPT, and Stephanie Greenspan, DPT
October 06, 2022 16:23 - 46 minutes - 63.9 MBHypermobility is far more prevalent in dancers, circus performers and other aesthetic athletes. While some hypermobile artistic athletes have asymptomatic joint hypermobility, others have symptoms due to an underlying hypermobility or connective tissue disorder. How can a physical therapist or physician assess the bendy artist, beyond tools like the Beighton Score, and see what the artist might need by way of support? Aiko Callahan and Stephanie Greenspan, both DPTs who work a lot with dancer...
52. Unlocking Jaw Pain with Leslie Russek, DPT, PhD
September 22, 2022 19:45 - 37 minutes - 51.5 MBJaw pain affects a relatively large percentage of the general population, but is even more problematic for those on the hypermobility spectrum. It’s not often something we think of addressing, however, until it’s clamoring for our attention. Leslie Russek, DPT, PhD is a practicing orthopedic physical therapist specializing in hypermobility syndromes, Ehlers-Danlos syndromes, fibromyalgia, headaches, and chronic pain. She speaks with Bendy Bodies about temporomandibular disorder (T...
51. Moving Fearlessly with Jeannie DiBon
September 08, 2022 13:53 - 42 minutes - 58.4 MBHypermobile athletes and artists are often excellent movers - until they hit “the wall”. Sometimes you hit a point where even basic movements become a struggle. How can you continue moving without increasing your pain? Bendy Bodies discusses this important topic during pain awareness month with Jeannie Di Bon, a movement therapist who literally wrote the book on moving pain-free with hypermobility! Jeannie talks about steps people can take if they’re struggling to add movement in...
51. Moving fearlessly with Jeannie DiBon
September 08, 2022 13:53 - 42 minutes - 57.9 MBHypermobile athletes and artists are often excellent movers - until they hit “the wall”. Sometimes you hit a point where even basic movements become a struggle. How can you continue moving without increasing your pain? Bendy Bodies discusses this important topic during pain awareness month with Jeannie Di Bon, a movement therapist who literally wrote the book on moving pain-free with hypermobility! Jeannie talks about steps people can take if they’re struggling to add movement in...
50. Pushing Limits with Jen Crane, DPT
May 26, 2022 08:30 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBAs a physical therapist for circus artists and dancers, Dr. Jen Crane regularly treats artistic athletes with hypermobility. As a circus artist and former dancer who is also diagnosed with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS), Jen Crane intimately understands the struggles of these athletes. How does a hypermobile artist use that hypermobility to its full advantage - the long, gorgeous, bendy lines and movement patterns - while still remaining healthy and not pressing the bod...
49. Pioneering a Path with Bonnie Moore Southgate
May 12, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBAs an elite ballet dancer, Bonnie Moore Southgate danced as a soloist first with American Ballet Theatre, then with the Royal Ballet. Struggling with injuries and pain for years, Bonnie retired from dance and eventually was diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Her journey to find treatments and pain relief led to her second career as a neurokinetic therapist, massage therapist, and Pilates trainer. Bonnie specializes in working with hypermobility as well as elite athletes, and sh...