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Dr. 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 p...
In 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 dev...
This 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 …
In 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 …
In 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, …
In this episode, Dr. Linda Bluestein interviews Jill Miller, author of the book 'Body by Breath: The Science and Practice of Physical and Emotional Resilience.' They discuss the inspiration behind the book and its organization. They also explore why bendy …
In this episode, Dr. Linda Bluestein and Lisa Ralston discuss foot pain in people with EDS, HSD, and other conditions of joint hypermobility. They explore the causes of foot pain, the importance of posture and alignment, and the role of …
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...
Connective 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 fin...
Travel 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 becom...
Symptomatic 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 s...