Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein
139 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month 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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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...
48. Supporting the Foot and Ankle with Andrea Zujko, DPT
April 28, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBHypermobility can help the artist create aesthetically pleasing lines with one of the most obvious locations involving the foot. And while many artists envy the banana feet that sometimes accompany excessive ranges of motion, having hypermobile feet and ankles can just as often bring complications. Andrea Zujko, a physical therapist who works regularly with dancers from New York City Ballet and from all over the world, takes the opportunity to chat with Bendy Bodies about some of ...
47. Exploring the Link between Joint Hypermobility and Neurodivergency with Jessica Eccles, MRCPsych, PhD
April 14, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBEvidence shows that neurodivergency occurs at a higher rate amongst people with hypermobility disorders. And we know that anxiety is also prevalent in the hypermobile population. When we look at neurodivergency, hypermobility, anxiety, and dysautonomia, we see hints of lines drawn between them. Might science soon be able to connect the dots? Jessica Eccles, senior clinical academic psychiatrist at Brighton and Sussex Medical School, and specialist in brain-body neuroscience, retu...
46. Fueling Against Fatigue with Kristin Koskinen, RDN
March 17, 2022 08:00 - 55 minutes - 76.7 MBPeople with hypermobility often struggle with fatigue. They want more energy, and know that exercise and adequate sleep can help. But what is the role of nutrition in combating fatigue? Bendy Bodies team member, Kristin Koskinen, RDN, chats with us on how what we eat can influence how we feel. She explores the role nutrition can play in fatigue, and how executive function may contribute to nutritional deficits. Kristin discusses how to “control what you can control”, and reveals ...
45. Understanding Fatigue with Alan Pocinki, MD
March 03, 2022 09:00 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBFatigue is common in people with chronic disease. Pain, fatigue, and depression can feed into each other and become a vicious cycle that’s difficult to break. Combating fatigue can be particularly difficult for those with bendy bodies and comorbidities. Alan Pocinki, MD, specialist in hypermobility and related autonomic and sleep disorders, speaks with Bendy Bodies on this complicated subject. Dr. Pocinki shares his “eureka” moment in linking the chronic fatigue syndrome populatio...
44. Navigating Pregnancy with Shanda Dorff, MD
February 17, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBPregnancy can be a time of new physical challenges, and hypermobility may make the season even more complex. Hormones can change tissue elasticity and the body may struggle to adapt. Dr. Shanda Dorff began working with connective tissue disorders in 2008 and has helped countless women through pregnancies and beyond. She imparts her hard-learned wisdom to Bendy Bodies on this complicated subject. Dr. Dorff shares important considerations for someone with connective tissue disorders...
43. Supporting Artistic Athletes with Selina Shah, MD
February 03, 2022 11:51 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBArtistic athletes like dancers, gymnasts, and skaters require highly skilled medical care in order to maintain peak health while operating at an elite level. Understanding the unique demands placed on their bodies is crucial for their physicians. And when the artist is competing as part of a team - say, as an Olympic skater or gymnast, or as a company dancer - the artist doesn’t always have the luxury of choosing their team doctor. Selina Shah, MD, has herself been a competitive s...
42. Pursuing a Diagnosis with Linda Bluestein, MD
January 20, 2022 09:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBHypermobility disorders can be difficult to diagnose, with no one clear path forward. Without an obvious road to walk, people with chronic pain who suspect hypermobility disorders may feel defeated and overwhelmed, struggling to find the help they need. In this episode, Bendy Bodies founder Linda Bluestein, MD opens up about her own journey getting an EDS diagnosis and starting her work as a hypermobility specialist. Dr. Bluestein breaks down the different types of connective tiss...
41. Changing the Face of EDS with Camille Schrier, Miss America 2020
January 06, 2022 14:06 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBPeople struggling with a chronic illness often feel overwhelmed at the idea of pursuing a passion. Health issues may seem insurmountable when trying to go after your dream, and you may feel hopeless and alone on your journey. Camille Schrier, Miss America 2020, was diagnosed with Classical Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome at age 11, at the same time she was discovering her love of nature and science. For her, a diagnosis helped her understand all the “crazy” things happening to her body and ...
40. Understanding Overstretching with Jennifer Milner, NCPT
December 16, 2021 09:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBWhat is overstretching, and why should we talk about it? As the artistic world seems to demand ever more extreme ranges of motion from its dancers and athletes, many people turn to overstretching as a way to stay competitive, forcing an artificial hypermobility in some joints. Dr. Linda Bluestein interviews Bendy Bodies’ own Jennifer Milner, NCPT, on the subject of overstretching and forced hypermobility. Jennifer discusses why a joint might be hypermobile, and what issues she se...
39. Rethinking Rhythmic Gymnastics with Vita Bachman
December 02, 2021 09:00 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBArtistic athletes often push their flexibility to the limit, both for competitive and aesthetic reasons. Nowhere are limits tested more than in rhythmic gymnastics where hypermobility tends to be the norm. Vita Bachman, former international Ukrainian rhythmic gymnast and now a highly respected coach, speaks openly with Bendy Bodies about her experience in the world of rhythmic gymnastics, both as an athlete and as a coach. Vita discusses how the sport has changed since she compe...
38. Refusing Limits with Allysa Seely
November 18, 2021 09:00 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBChronic illness can make your life feel filled with insurmountable obstacles. Pursuing your dreams, even in the face of health issues, may feel hopeless. But moving forward, even in small increments, you can accomplish great things. Just ask gold medalist Allysa Seely. Allysa grew up as a dancer and competitive athlete before health issues tried to sideline her. She spent three years advocating for herself as a teen and young adult, fighting to be listened to, before finally being...
37. Advocating for Yourself with Aidan Leslie
November 04, 2021 08:00 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBNavigating medical care can be a daunting task at the best of times, but when you have a chronic disorder that is largely an invisible illness, you may find yourself bewildered and frustrated trying to get the care you need. Often, a diagnosis like Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome or hypermobility spectrum disorder can come with co-morbidities such as POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia syndrome), MALS (Median Arcuate Ligament syndrome), MCAS (Mast Cell Activation syndrome), an...
36. Needling for Pain with Mandy Blackmon, DPT
October 14, 2021 08:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBWhat exactly is dry needling? How is it different from acupuncture? What sort of issues might it be used for? Dry needling can be a vital part of an artistic athlete’s healthcare, but sometimes can be misunderstood. Mandy Blackmon, DPT, head physical therapist for Atlanta Ballet's company dancers also serves as an instructor in the Dry Needling Series for Myopain Seminars since 2014. Mandy explains why she considers dry needling to be a highly effective tool for treating the hyper...
35. Reeducating Mast Cells with Anne Maitland, MD, PhD
September 30, 2021 08:00 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBMast cells: interesting and mysterious. You can’t be born without them, but they don’t show up in blood tests. They’re found throughout the body and can affect multiple systems in vastly different ways. What makes them misbehave? We spoke with renowned Allergy and Immunology physician, Anne Maitland, MD, about the role of mast cells in the body, what happens when they go “off script”, and what we can do about it. Dr. Maitland explains that mast cells are necessary for recognizing ...
34. Highlighting GI Disorders with Leonard Weinstock, M.D.
May 27, 2021 08:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBAre you suffering from gastrointestinal distress? People with hypermobility disorders have a higher prevalence of GI problems than the general population. Dr. Leonard Weinstock, board-certified gastroenterologist with expertise in Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS) and related disorders, sits down with Bendy Bodies to discuss this very topic. Dr. Weinstock discusses the “unhappy triad" of EDS, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), and mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) an...
33. Conquering the Wall: A Round Table Discussion
May 13, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 57 MBDo you live with a hypermobility disorder? Whether you have a connective tissue disorder like Ehlers-Danlos syndrome or Marfan syndrome, or a hypermobility spectrum disorder, you are not alone. These conditions affect millions of people worldwide and disproportionately impact performing artists such as dancers, gymnasts, circus artists, and more. What do these have in common? Bodies that rely on aesthetics as well as maintaining peak performance. So how do you continue forward ...
32. Embracing Neurodivergency with Jessica Eccles, MD
April 22, 2021 08:00 - 37 minutes - 34 MBNeurodivergency occurs at a much higher rate amongst people with hypermobility disorders like Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes and hypermobility spectrum disorders. What’s the connection? Jessica Eccles, MD, senior clinical academic psychiatrist at Brighton and Sussex Medical School, and specialist in brain-body neuroscience, recently spoke with Bendy Bodies about these neurological conditions that include dyslexia, autism, ADHD, dyspraxia, and dyscalculia. Dr. Eccles led the first neuroim...
31. Allowing Imperfection with Bonnie Robson, MD
April 08, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBA very high percentage of dancers and athletic artists struggle with perfectionism: it’s what makes us so good at what we do, while at the same time can be unhealthy for us as individuals. Bonnie Robson, world-renowned psychiatrist and dance medicine specialist, is back to talk to us about perfectionism in the arts world. She defines perfectionism, and explores the duality of perfectionism and anxiety. Bonnie discusses the difference between positive and negative perfectionism, and...
30. Focusing on Fascia with Jill Miller
March 25, 2021 08:00 - 58 minutes - 54 MBJill Miller’s life was upended with shocking news of end-stage osteoarthritis in her early forties. This led to her exploration of healthy ways of releasing and restoring her hypermobile body. Her study of the body led her to fascia and its importance in healthy motion. As she began applying fascial work to her own body practice, she realized she wanted to share her own journey and what she’d learned in the process. So what exactly is fascia? Fascia is the structural web in the bo...
29. Capturing Limitless Authenticity with Rachel Neville
March 11, 2021 09:00 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBPhotography encapsulates a moment in time like no other art form, and every artist walks into the studio wanting to capture their best selves. Some walk away ecstatic, while others leave unsatisfied or even injured. Dancers and photographers alike may feel pressure for photos that continue to push the body - and safety - to its limits, to capture the next “WOW!” shot. How do you get pictures that reflect your fullest, most amazing self, without pushing your body too far? How do you...
28. Caring for the Adolescent Artist
February 25, 2021 09:00 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBWhat support does a hypermobile young artist need? Hint: a lot. Hypermobile dancers, gymnasts, skaters, circus artists: the same hypermobility that gives them extraordinary lines and range of motion, also makes them vulnerable to injury, mental health issues, and more. They have unique needs and susceptibilities - so how do we help them? For this episode, several members of Team Bendy Bodies sit down to discuss a whole-body (and mind) approach to caring for adolescent artists. Sp...
27. Supporting the Pelvic Floor with Jeanice Mitchell, PT
February 11, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBWhat the heck is a pelvic floor and why should you care? The pelvic floor is a collection of muscle and connective tissue forming a hammock at the bottom of your pelvis. Hypermobile people should be especially aware of their pelvic floor, as connective tissue disorders can cause ligaments and tendons to stretch and weaken, creating problems in this crucial area of the body. Jeanice Mitchell, a pelvic floor physical therapist and worldwide educator on the topic, joins Bendy Bodies ...
Balancing Seasonal Fueling Patterns with Kristin Koskinen, RDN
January 28, 2021 09:00 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBDo you love a fresh start? Have you ever made a new year's resolution and then dreaded it? It’s common for people to look at eating habits, make bold, sweeping commitments, and vow to be perfect this month/year/lifetime. But that’s not realistic, or healthy - physically or emotionally. And since people with hypermobility disorders are statistically more likely to display obsessive behaviors like disordered eating, it's something we need to talk about. Kristin Koskinen, RDN is back with Bend...
26. Balancing Seasonal Fueling Patterns with Kristin Koskinen, RDN
January 28, 2021 09:00 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBDo you love a fresh start? Have you ever made a new year's resolution and then dreaded it? It’s common for people to look at eating habits, make bold, sweeping commitments, and vow to be perfect this month/year/lifetime. But that’s not realistic, or healthy - physically or emotionally. And since people with hypermobility disorders are statistically more likely to display obsessive behaviors like disordered eating, it's something we need to talk about. Kristin Koskinen, RDN is ba...
25. Addressing Pain in Hypermobility Disorders with Linda Bluestein, M.D.
January 14, 2021 09:00 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBWhy are hypermobility disorders painful and what can be done about it? When discussing conditions associated with hypermobility, like Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS) or hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD), pain is often mysteriously left out of the conversation despite the fact that persistent pain can be very much a part of many peoples’ lives. Addressing pain early in the process is vital for long-term health and well-being. Bendy Bodies founder, Dr. Bluestein, takes the guest ...
24. Thriving with Chronic Pain with Beth Darnall, PhD
December 30, 2020 09:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBLiving with hypermobility disorders often means learning to live with chronic pain, and as pain is a whole-person experience - physical, emotional, and mental - it stands to reason that pain can have a profound influence on every facet of our daily lives. Joining us for this episode is Beth Darnall, a Stanford pain scientist, international speaker, evidence-based psychologist, and author. Beth encourages us to think about pain more broadly, explaining why a multi-disciplinary asse...
Thriving with Chronic Pain with Beth Darnall, PhD
December 30, 2020 09:00 - 33 minutes - 30.2 MBLiving with hypermobility disorders often means learning to live with chronic pain, and as pain is a whole-person experience - physical, emotional, and mental - it stands to reason that pain can have a profound influence on every facet of our daily lives. Joining us for this episode is Beth Darnall, a Stanford pain scientist, international speaker, evidence-based psychologist, and author. Beth encourages us to think about pain more broadly, explaining why a multi-disciplinary assessment is s...
Empowering patients with multisystemic diseases with Jill Schofield, M.D.
December 03, 2020 09:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBDr. Jill Schofield, founder and director of the Center for Multisystem Disease, is back to discuss multisystemic diseases and what she wishes everyone knew about them. She offers insight into how to get better care (and what to avoid), the pros and cons of having more or less lenient diagnostic criteria for diseases such as hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS), and advice on what to do if you suspect you have MCAS. Dr. Schofield explores possible reasons for the increased incidence of au...
23. Empowering Patients with Multisystemic Diseases with Jill Schofield, M.D.
December 03, 2020 09:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBDr. Jill Schofield, founder and director of the Center for Multisystem Disease, is back to discuss multisystemic diseases and what she wishes everyone knew about them. She offers insight into how to get better care (and what to avoid), the pros and cons of having more or less lenient diagnostic criteria for diseases such as hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS), and advice on what to do if you suspect you have MCAS. Dr. Schofield explores possible reasons for the increased inc...
Empowering Patients with Multisystemic Diseases with Jill Schofield, M.D.
December 03, 2020 09:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBDr. Jill Schofield, founder and director of the Center for Multisystem Disease, is back to discuss multisystemic diseases and what she wishes everyone knew about them. She offers insight into how to get better care (and what to avoid), the pros and cons of having more or less lenient diagnostic criteria for diseases such as hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS), and advice on what to do if you suspect you have MCAS. Dr. Schofield explores possible reasons for the increased incidence of au...
22. Managing Dysautonomia with Svetlana Blitshteyn, M.D.
November 19, 2020 09:00 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBIn this second interview with Dr. Svetlana Blitshteyn, board-certified neurologist and director of the Dysautonomia Clinic, we go beyond identifying common disorders such as POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome), and take a look at how people with these conditions can improve their quality of life. Dr. Blitshteyn talks about effective exercises for people with POTS, easy steps to boost sodium and fluid intake, and how important it is to address sleep disorders in this p...
Managing Dysautonomia with Svetlana Blitshteyn, M.D.
November 19, 2020 09:00 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBIn this second interview with Dr. Svetlana Blitshteyn, board-certified neurologist and director of the Dysautonomia Clinic, we go beyond identifying common disorders such as POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome), and take a look at how people with these conditions can improve their quality of life. Dr. Blitshteyn talks about effective exercises for people with POTS, easy steps to boost sodium and fluid intake, and how important it is to address sleep disorders in this population. S...
21. Demystifying Dysautonomia with Svetlana Blitshteyn, M.D.
November 05, 2020 09:00 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBDysautonomia is an umbrella term used to describe disorders of the autonomic nervous system (which controls all the automatic functions of the body like blood pressure, heart rate, digestion, temperature regulation, etc.). Dr. Svetlana Blitshteyn, a board-certified neurologist and director of the Dysautonomia Clinic, joins us as we dig into these disorders and explore their defining features. POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome), small-fiber neuropathy, and neurocardio...
Demystifying Dysautonomia with Svetlana Blitshteyn, M.D.
November 05, 2020 09:00 - 42 minutes - 39 MBDysautonomia is an umbrella term used to describe disorders of the autonomic nervous system (which controls all the automatic functions of the body like blood pressure, heart rate, digestion, temperature regulation, etc.). Dr. Svetlana Blitshteyn, a board-certified neurologist and director of the Dysautonomia Clinic, joins us as we dig into these disorders and explore their defining features. POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome), small-fiber neuropathy, and neurocardiogenic sync...
20. Building Better Bone Strength with Rebekah Rotstein
October 22, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 78.1 MBOsteoporosis is a disease that affects tens of millions of people each year. Dancers and other high-level athletes are often at higher risk due to low body weight, increased time indoors, and suboptimal nutritional support. Rebekah Rotstein is a former pre-professional dancer who received a shocking diagnosis of osteoporosis at age 28, and then spent the next several years looking for ways to optimize her bone strength through exercise and nutrition. Rebekah is a movement educator...
Building Better Bone Strength with Rebekah Rotstein
October 22, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 77.7 MBOsteoporosis is a disease that affects tens of millions of people each year. Dancers and other high-level athletes are often at higher risk due to low body weight, increased time indoors, and suboptimal nutritional support. Rebekah Rotstein is a former pre-professional dancer who received a shocking diagnosis of osteoporosis at age 28, and then spent the next several years looking for ways to optimize her bone strength through exercise and nutrition. Rebekah is a movement educator and certi...
Living fully with a Hypermobility Disorder with Linda Bluestein, M.D.
October 08, 2020 08:00 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBIn this second interview with Bendy Bodies host Dr. Linda Bluestein, she explores the realities of living with a connective tissue disorder. As a renowned hypermobility expert, Dr. Bluestein discusses issues that can exist alongside Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD) or Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS), such as autoimmune issues, dysautonomia, and more. She shares her acronym for maintaining a high quality of life, discusses the small changes that can add up to meaningful improvement in quali...
19. Living fully with a Hypermobility Disorder with Linda Bluestein, M.D.
October 08, 2020 08:00 - 49 minutes - 45 MBIn this second interview with Bendy Bodies host Dr. Linda Bluestein, she explores the realities of living with a connective tissue disorder. As a renowned hypermobility expert, Dr. Bluestein discusses issues that can exist alongside Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD) or Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS), such as autoimmune issues, dysautonomia, and more. She shares her acronym for maintaining a high quality of life, discusses the small changes that can add up to meaningful improvemen...
18. Molding Healthy, Successful Artists with Mariaelena Ruiz
September 25, 2020 08:00 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBHow do you prepare a hypermobile student for the rigors of the professional dance world, finding that balance of exploring their gifts while moving cautiously to avoid injury? In this episode, we are joined by Mariaelena Ruiz, director of Cary Ballet Conservatory’s Professional Training Program and recipient of the 2019 Outstanding Teacher Award at the Youth America Grand Prix NYC Finals. She discusses her experiences training high-level dancers who wrestle with their hypermobility....
Molding Healthy, Successful Artists with Mariaelena Ruiz
September 25, 2020 08:00 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MBHow do you prepare a hypermobile student for the rigors of the professional dance world, finding that balance of exploring their gifts while moving cautiously to avoid injury? This week we are joined by Mariaelena Ruiz, director of Cary Ballet Conservatory’s Professional Training Program and recipient of the 2019 Outstanding Teacher Award at the Youth America Grand Prix NYC Finals. She discusses her experiences training high-level dancers who wrestle with their hypermobility. Mariaelena br...
Training the Hypermobile Dancer with Jennifer Milner
September 10, 2020 11:36 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBFor people working with artistic athletes such as dancers, circus artists, and gymnasts, training the hypermobile body brings its own set of challenges. Shepherding a “wonky body” through healthy training may feel overwhelming and frustrating and, at times, like you’re spinning your wheels. Dr. Linda Bluestein turns the tables to chat with Bendy Bodies' own Jennifer Milner about what it takes to train a hypermobile dancer or athlete. Jennifer brings her almost twenty years of cross-training ...
17. Training the Hypermobile Dancer with Jennifer Milner
September 10, 2020 11:36 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBFor people working with artistic athletes such as dancers, circus artists, and gymnasts, training the hypermobile body brings its own set of challenges. Shepherding a “wonky body” through healthy training may feel overwhelming and frustrating and, at times, like you’re spinning your wheels. Dr. Linda Bluestein turns the tables to chat with Bendy Bodies' regular guest co-host Jennifer Milner about what it takes to train a hypermobile dancer or athlete. Jennifer brings her almost tw...
Empowering Flexibility with Dr. Jen Crane, DPT
August 28, 2020 04:07 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBExtreme flexibility has permeated social media and influenced every physical art form, from dance to ice skating and of course circus arts. As artistic athletes are asked to explore greater and more unstable end ranges of motion, performers are often left to figure out how to stay healthy for themselves. For those artists and athletes, the question isn’t IF they should work in an end range of motion, but HOW. Dr. Jen Crane, a physical therapist specializing in circus arts, chats with us on h...