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May 22, 2020

Identifying and Managing Hypermobility Disorders in Dancers

Identifying and Managing Hypermobility Disorders in Dancers Jennifer Milner and Dr. Linda Bluestein share a presentation on hypermobility and associated disorders in dancers and artistic athletes. We talk about common symptoms seen with these disorders and ways they can be treated. Bonnie Robson, M.D. also collaborated on this project that…

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May 21, 2020

Attaining Optimal Sexual Health with Hypermobility with Dr Becky Lynn

Dr. Becky Lynn, Director of the Evora Center for Menopause and Sexual Health, chats with me about sexual and menopausal issues in women with hypermobility syndromes like Ehlers-Danlos. We talk all sorts of other sexual issues as well, especially conditions that cause pelvic pain and painful sex.

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May 15, 2020

Educating the Dance Community with Lisa Howell

Dancing with a hypermobile body brings its own set of challenges, from a general lack of stability to a slower recovery time. As a young pre-professional, a dancer might not understand why she must find conscious strength before subconscious strength; why daily activities must be examined through the same placement…

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April 27, 2020

A Holistic Approach to Supporting your Immune System in the time of COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted everyone’s lives. The other day I met with Drs. Greg Plotnikoff and Kat Hopkins from Minnesota Personalized Medicine to discuss a holistic approach to supporting the immune system. Watch as Dr. Plotnikoff demonstrates a flow energy maneuver that can be utilized for blocked flow, a…

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April 18, 2020

COVID-19: What can you do now?

Listen in as Gregory Plotnikoff, M.D. (Minnesota Personalized Medicine) and Linda Bluestein, M.D. (Hypermobility MD) have a meaningful discussion on what you can do to stay well and stay strong during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some covered topics include ways to boost the immune system through the diet, psychosocial strategies and…

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