Latest Hypermobility Podcast Episodes
45. Understanding Fatigue with Alan Pocinki, MD
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - March 03, 2022 09:00 - 48 minutesFatigue 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 ...
44. Navigating Pregnancy with Shanda Dorff, MD
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - February 17, 2022 09:00 - 1 hourPregnancy 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 ...
43. Supporting Artistic Athletes with Selina Shah, MD
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - February 03, 2022 11:51 - 43 minutesArtistic 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...
42. Pursuing a Diagnosis with Linda Bluestein, MD
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - January 20, 2022 09:00 - 42 minutesHypermobility 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 fo...
41. Changing the Face of EDS with Camille Schrier, Miss America 2020
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - January 06, 2022 14:06 - 1 hourPeople 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 Class...
40. Understanding Overstretching with Jennifer Milner, NCPT
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - December 16, 2021 09:00 - 41 minutesWhat 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. Li...
39. Rethinking Rhythmic Gymnastics with Vita Bachman
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - December 02, 2021 09:00 - 38 minutesArtistic 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...
38. Refusing Limits with Allysa Seely
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - November 18, 2021 09:00 - 48 minutesChronic 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 ...
37. Advocating for Yourself with Aidan Leslie
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - November 04, 2021 08:00 - 44 minutesNavigating 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 ...
36. Needling for Pain with Mandy Blackmon, DPT
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - October 14, 2021 08:00 - 40 minutesWhat 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 comp...
35. Reeducating Mast Cells with Anne Maitland, MD, PhD
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - September 30, 2021 08:00 - 59 minutesMast 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,...
34. Highlighting GI Disorders with Leonard Weinstock, M.D.
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - May 27, 2021 08:00 - 51 minutesAre 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, s...
33. Conquering the Wall: A Round Table Discussion
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - May 13, 2021 08:00 - 1 hourDo 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 performi...
32. Embracing Neurodivergency with Jessica Eccles, MD
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - April 22, 2021 08:00 - 37 minutesNeurodivergency 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 speci...
31. Allowing Imperfection with Bonnie Robson, MD
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - April 08, 2021 08:00 - 1 hourA 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 a...
30. Focusing on Fascia with Jill Miller
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - March 25, 2021 08:00 - 58 minutesJill 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 app...
29. Capturing Limitless Authenticity with Rachel Neville
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - March 11, 2021 09:00 - 58 minutesPhotography 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 conti...
28. Caring for the Adolescent Artist
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - February 25, 2021 09:00 - 47 minutesWhat 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 uniqu...
27. Supporting the Pelvic Floor with Jeanice Mitchell, PT
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - February 11, 2021 09:00 - 1 hourWhat 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 ligame...
Balancing Seasonal Fueling Patterns with Kristin Koskinen, RDN
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - January 28, 2021 09:00 - 52 minutesDo 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...
26. Balancing Seasonal Fueling Patterns with Kristin Koskinen, RDN
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - January 28, 2021 09:00 - 52 minutesDo 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...
25. Addressing Pain in Hypermobility Disorders with Linda Bluestein, M.D.
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - January 14, 2021 09:00 - 57 minutesWhy 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 pe...
24. Thriving with Chronic Pain with Beth Darnall, PhD
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - December 30, 2020 09:00 - 33 minutesLiving 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 i...
Thriving with Chronic Pain with Beth Darnall, PhD
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - December 30, 2020 09:00 - 33 minutesLiving 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 Darn...
Empowering patients with multisystemic diseases with Jill Schofield, M.D.
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - December 03, 2020 09:00 - 34 minutesDr. 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 c...
23. Empowering Patients with Multisystemic Diseases with Jill Schofield, M.D.
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - December 03, 2020 09:00 - 35 minutesDr. 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 di...
Empowering Patients with Multisystemic Diseases with Jill Schofield, M.D.
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - December 03, 2020 09:00 - 34 minutesDr. 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 c...
22. Managing Dysautonomia with Svetlana Blitshteyn, M.D.
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - November 19, 2020 09:00 - 48 minutesIn 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...
Managing Dysautonomia with Svetlana Blitshteyn, M.D.
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - November 19, 2020 09:00 - 48 minutesIn 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 qua...
21. Demystifying Dysautonomia with Svetlana Blitshteyn, M.D.
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - November 05, 2020 09:00 - 42 minutesDysautonomia 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 direc...
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