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In this special “EDS Awareness Month” episode of the Bendy Bodies Podcast , founder Dr. Linda Bluestein and guest host Kate Colbert discuss how everyone can learn to spot the signs of Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes. Dr. Bluestein em...
In this episode, Dr. Linda Bluestein interviews Dr. Ilene Ruhoy about decoding 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 …
In this episode, Dr. Amanda Cassil discusses the unfair EDS journey. She covers the importance of self-advocacy in healthcare and provides strategies for effectively communicating with healthcare providers. She emphasizes the need for patients to slow down, regulate their nervous …
The Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD podcast episode unfolds a substantive conversation among esteemed healthcare professionals actively engaged in a comprehensive initiative centered around Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), Dysautonomia, and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSD). This multifaceted endeavor encompasses …
In this episode of the Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD podcast, Dr. Adam Hansen discusses slipping rib surgery, slipping rib syndrome and other chest wall disorders. He covers their relationship to skeletal hypermobility, evaluation and diagnosis, symptoms and impact, …
Dr. Halverson discusses his research on the diagnostic odyssey and clinician-associated trauma on EDS. He highlights the challenges faced by patients, including the antagonistic relationship with healthcare professionals and the impact of self-doubt. Dr. Halverson emphasizes the importance of finding …
In this episode of the Bendy Bodies Podcast, a multidimensional approach to EDS and HSD care is discussed with guest, Dacre Knight, MD. Dr. Knight discusses his background and the multidisciplinary clinic at Mayo Clinic for hypermobility syndromes. He explains …
In this episode of the Bendy Bodies Podcast, gastrointestinal problems in EDS (Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes) is discussed with guest, Leonard Weinstock, MD. Dr. Leonard Weinstock discusses the connection between inflammation and restless leg syndrome, the prevalence of gastrointestinal symptoms in EDS …
In this episode, Dr. Linda Bluestein interviews Dr. Brianna Cardenas, a physician's assistant and certified athletic trainer, about inequality in EDS healthcare, the importance of diversity, and inclusion in healthcare. They discuss the impact of medical racism and the need …
Episode 77 covers neurosurgical insights for EDS Patients. Dr. Paolo Bolognese, a neurosurgeon specializing in EDS and related conditions, shares his journey and expertise in this conversation. He discusses the evaluation and diagnosis of EDS and craniovertebral instability, highlighting the …
Dr. Linda Bluestein interviews Dr. Julie Robinson-Smith about jaw pain and temporomandibular disorders (TMD). They discuss the difference between TMD and TMJ, the importance of understanding TMD for everyone, and the prevalence of jaw joint problems in the general population. …
In 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 managem...
In this Bendy Bodies podcast episode, guest host Kate Colbert interviews Dr. Linda Bluestein about the evolution of her hypermobility EDS podcast (Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes). They discuss Dr. Bluestein's career trajectory, her transition from aspiring dancer to anesthesiologist to EDS expert, …
The 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 kineti...
Joints 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 pa...