Latest Hypermobility Podcast Episodes
72. Examining Upper Extremity Pain with Pradeep Chopra, MD
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - August 17, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourJoints 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...
71. Examining Head, Spine, and Chest Pain with Pradeep Chopra, MD
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - July 20, 2023 08:54 - 1 hourConnective 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 summ...
70. Examining Abdominal Pain with Pradeep Chopra, MD
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - June 29, 2023 08:06 - 1 hourAbdominal 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 t...
69. Traveling with a Chronic Disorder with Dr. Linda Bluestein, Kristin Koskinen RDN, and Jennifer Milner NCPT
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - June 08, 2023 08:27 - 52 minutesTravel 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,...
68. Fostering Hope for Hypermobility with Cortney Gensemer, PhD, Victoria Daylor, and Linda Bluestein, MD
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - May 25, 2023 08:35 - 46 minutesSymptomatic 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...
67. Destigmatizing Eating Disorders with Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - May 11, 2023 14:21 - 49 minutesEating 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, ea...
66. Codifying Upper Cervical Instability with Leslie Russek, DPT, PhD
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - April 20, 2023 08:00 - 52 minutesUpper 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 a...
66. Codifying upper cervical instability with Leslie Russek, DPT, PhD
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - April 20, 2023 08:00 - 51 minutesUpper 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 a...
65. Finding Balance with Jenelle Manzi
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - April 06, 2023 08:00 - 48 minutesThriving 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 n...
64. Demystifying Chiropractic Care with Dr. Carrie Skony
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - March 23, 2023 08:30 - 59 minutesChiropractic 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 manip...
63. Shining Your Light with Gigi Robinson
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - March 09, 2023 09:00 - 51 minutesLiving 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 on...
62. Deconstructing Head Pain with Rudrani Banik, MD
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - February 23, 2023 09:00 - 53 minutesHeadaches 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 trea...
61. Getting Back Up Again with Keeya Steel
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - February 09, 2023 09:00 - 44 minutesLife 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 ...
60. Strengthening Precision with Monica Lorenzo, MS, ATC
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - January 26, 2023 09:00 - 53 minutesDance 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 m...
59. Preparing for Competitions: A Round Table with Kristin Koskinen RDN, Linda Bluestein MD, and Jennifer Milner NCPT
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - January 12, 2023 15:25 - 1 hourFor 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 w...
58. Preparing for Surgery with Linda Bluestein, MD
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - December 15, 2022 09:00 - 1 hourHypermobility 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 prepa...
57. Alleviating Anxiety with Jo-Anne La Flèche
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - December 01, 2022 09:00 - 1 hourDance 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? W...
56. Optimizing Immunity with Kristin Koskinen, RDN
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - November 17, 2022 09:00 - 58 minutesAs 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 ou...
55. Cultivating Resiliency with Jazz Bynum
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - November 03, 2022 08:00 - 40 minutesAs 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 ...
54. Managing Mast Cell Pain with Linda Bluestein, MD
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - October 20, 2022 19:29 - 46 minutesMast 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 reli...
53. Creating a New Hypermobility Screening Tool with Aiko Callahan, DPT, and Stephanie Greenspan, DPT
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - October 20, 2022 19:13 - 46 minutesHypermobility 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 ther...
Creating a New Hypermobility Screening Tool with Aiko Callahan, DPT, and Stephanie Greenspan, DPT
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - October 06, 2022 16:23 - 46 minutesHypermobility 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 ph...
52. Unlocking Jaw Pain with Leslie Russek, DPT, PhD
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - September 22, 2022 19:45 - 37 minutesJaw 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 ort...
51. Moving Fearlessly with Jeannie DiBon
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - September 08, 2022 13:53 - 42 minutesHypermobile 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 ...
51. Moving fearlessly with Jeannie DiBon
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - September 08, 2022 13:53 - 42 minutesHypermobile 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 ...
50. Pushing Limits with Jen Crane, DPT
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - May 26, 2022 08:30 - 41 minutesAs 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 thes...
49. Pioneering a Path with Bonnie Moore Southgate
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - May 12, 2022 08:00 - 1 hourAs 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 trea...
48. Supporting the Foot and Ankle with Andrea Zujko, DPT
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - April 28, 2022 08:00 - 1 hourHypermobility 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 c...
47. Exploring the Link between Joint Hypermobility and Neurodivergency with Jessica Eccles, MRCPsych, PhD
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - April 14, 2022 08:00 - 1 hourEvidence 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 betw...
46. Fueling Against Fatigue with Kristin Koskinen, RDN
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - March 17, 2022 08:00 - 55 minutesPeople 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...
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