Bendy Bodies with Dr. Linda Bluestein

Whether you’re bendy with all the benefits or hurting in all the wrong places, you’ve come to the right place for all things hypermobility. Connective tissue disorders like Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS) are often dismissed or overlooked by healthcare providers as a cause of chronic pain. But if you or someone you care about struggles with the life-altering symptoms of hypermobility, you should know YOU ARE NOT ALONE! At the Bendy Bodies Podcast, we understand.
Each week, join Dr. Linda Bluestein (The Hypermobility MD) as she pulls back the curtain on how to prevent injury and unnecessary suffering in “double-jointed” individuals seeking a more comfortable life in their unique, complex “bendy bodies.” When you tune in, you’re engaging in more than a podcast. Both on-air and online, you’re joining a supportive community where patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals trade insights, life hacks, and inspiring stories to embrace our Bendy Bodies journey together!

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82. The Impact of Clinician-Associated Trauma on EDS and HSD with Colin Halverson, PhD Dec 14, 2023

Show notes

In this episode, YOUR guest is Colin Halverson, PhD. He received his Ph.D. in linguistic and medical anthropology from the University of Chicago, where he studied communication issues in medical genetics, based on fieldwork at Mayo Clinic. At Chicago, he also completed a fellowship in clinical ethics, and then a postdoctoral fellowship in medical ethics at Vanderbilt. He is currently a professor at Indiana University School of Medicine, where his research focuses on ethical care for patients with rare disease, in particular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS).

YOUR host, as always, is Dr. Linda Bluestein, the Hypermobility MD.

Takeaways

Patients with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome often face an antagonistic relationship with healthcare professionals, leading to mistrust and negative health outcomes.
The diagnostic odyssey experienced by patients with EDS can be likened to a hero's journey, characterized by challenges, misdiagnoses, and a long path to diagnosis.
The panoply of symptoms in EDS and the complexity of chronic pain make it difficult for patients to describe their experiences and receive appropriate care.
Clinician-associated traumatization is a distinct construct that captures the negative experiences and trauma patients with EDS face in their interactions with healthcare professionals.
Building a trustworthy team of clinicians and seeking support from the EDS community can help patients navigate the challenges of their condition and improve their healthcare experiences.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

00:29 Dr. Halverson's Background and Research Interest

03:02 The Hero's Journey of Patients with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

05:51 Challenges Faced by Patients with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

07:02 Antagonistic Relationship with Healthcare Professionals

08:29 Impact of Antagonistic Relationship on Patients

09:47 Triggers for Transition into Unbearable Symptoms

12:36 The Panoply of Symptoms in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

13:44 Importance of Panoply of Symptoms in Diagnosis

15:22 Challenges in Describing Multi-Systemic Symptoms

16:26 Numeric Pain Scales and the Complexity of Chronic Pain

19:40 Research on Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

20:39 Research on Other Forms of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

23:56 Failure of Empathy in Patient-Provider Relationships

27:24 Worse Health Outcomes and Trust Issues

28:06 Impact of Failure of Empathy on Patients

30:33 Dealing with Antagonistic Relationships

31:45 The Isolation and Invisibility of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

36:12 Clinician-Associated Traumatization and its Differences from Other Constructs

39:21 Surprising Aspects of the Research

42:01 Recommendations for Patients with Clinician-Associated Traumatization

45:01 Future Directions of Research

49:04 Closing Remarks

This important conversation with Dr. Halverson about clinician-associated trauma in patients with Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS) and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD) will leave you feeling better prepared to advocate for the care you need.

Connect with YOUR Bendy Specialist, Linda Bluestein, MD!

Thank YOU so much for tuning in. We hope you found this episode informative, inspiring, useful, validating, and enjoyable. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to level up your knowledge about hypermobility disorders and the people who have them.

Join YOUR Bendy Bodies community at https://www.bendybodiespodcast.com/.

YOUR bendy body is our highest priority!

Products, organizations, articles, and services mentioned in this episode:

https://bioethics.iu.edu/people/colin-halverson.html

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34524722/

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssmqr.2023.100237

Dr. Halverson can be reached at chalver@iu.edu.

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81. Foot Pain 101: Everything You Need to Know with EDS and HSD with Lisa Ralston, PT Dec 07, 2023

Show notes

In this episode, YOUR guest is Lisa Ralston, a physical therapist with over 30 years of experience in orthopedics, joint hypermobility, foot pain, and sports medicine. Since 2009, she has traveled internationally treating Team USA Olympians and World level figure skaters. Lisa was the physical therapist for Team USA figure skating for the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. Lisa is the owner and founder of Ralston Physical Therapy and Wellness in Arvada, CO.

YOUR host, as always, is Dr. Linda Bluestein, the Hypermobility MD.

Takeaways

Posture and alignment play a crucial role in foot pain in people with joint hypermobility.
Orthotics can be an effective intervention for managing foot pain in hypermobile patients.
Assessing and addressing foot pain early in children can prevent the development of other pain problems.
Proper shoe selection and tying techniques are important for managing foot pain. Failed physical therapy may be due to a lack of addressing all systems and factors contributing to the condition.
Orthotics can fail if they are not properly assessed and customized to the individual's foot flexibility and posture.
Over-the-counter orthotics can be a more affordable option, but it is important to choose ones that provide proper support and alignment.
Self-mobilization exercises, such as using a foam ball to mobilize the foot joints, can help improve foot mobility and relieve pain.
Addressing foot stability and proprioception is crucial for maintaining proper foot alignment and preventing issues related to hypermobility.
Hypermobility in ice skaters is a specific topic that may be worth exploring in a future episode. Foot problems are common and can cause significant discomfort and pain.
Proper lacing techniques can help alleviate foot pain and discomfort.
Lisa Ralston provides valuable insights and tips for managing foot problems.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

02:05 Causes of Foot Pain in People with Joint Hypermobility

06:12 Approach to Hypermobility Patients

08:18 Common Causes of Foot Pain

10:10 Pain Begets Pain

11:36 Approach to Hypermobile Patients

14:59 Orthotics for Children

17:02 Different Approach for Hypermobile Patients

19:06 Assessment and Treatment of Foot and Ankle

21:00 Shoe Selection and Tying Techniques

23:19 Different Foot Types and Shoe Recommendations

26:31 Importance of Firm Heel Counter in Shoes

27:45 Tying Shoes Properly

31:40 Recommended Shoe Brands

34:53 Orthotics and Failed PT

39:51 Addressing Failed PT

47:51 Orthotics and Failed Orthotics

53:48 Over-the-Counter Orthotics

56:06 Self-Mobilization of Feet

01:08:46 Hypermobility in Ice Skaters

01:09:16 Hypermobility Hacks

01:09:26 Foot Problems and Solutions

01:10:21 Lacing Techniques for Foot Comfort

01:10:54 Finding More Information Online

This important conversation about foot pain and orthotics in people with Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS), Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD) and other hypermobility conditions will leave you feeling more knowledgeable, better prepared to advocate for the care you need, and with a better understanding of the contributing factors to suboptimal foot function.

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80. A Multidimensional Approach to EDS and HSD Care with Dacre Knight, MD Nov 30, 2023

Show notes

In this episode, YOUR guest is Dacre Knight, MD. Dr. Knight established a specialty clinic for treating patients with hypermobility syndromes including hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) and hypermobility syndrome disorder (HSD) at Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, Florida in 2019.

YOUR host, as always, is Dr. Linda Bluestein, the Hypermobility MD.

Explored in this episode:

· What specialty evaluations are most important for patients with hypermobility syndromes

· What tests he feels are most helpful for patients with Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS) and HSD

· How they determine when to perform genetic testing and the findings in this group of patients

· How his approach has evolved since the clinic’s inception in 2019

· The research that he has conducted and relevant findings

· The role of autoimmunity in EDS and HSD

· Findings in patients with orthostatic intolerance vs Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)

· The role of the immune system in symptomatic joint hypermobility

· The relationship with fibromyalgia

· What percentage of patients are diagnosed with hEDS vs HSD

· What he says to people who assume that HSD is a less serious condition

This important conversation about Dr. Knight’s approach to the evaluation and treatment of hEDS and HSD will leave you feeling more knowledgeable, better prepared to advocate for the care you need, and with a better understanding of the evaluation process.

Connect with YOUR Bendy Specialist, Linda Bluestein, MD!

Join YOUR Bendy Bodies community at https://www.bendybodiespodcast.com/.

YOUR bendy body is our highest priority!

Products, organizations, and services mentioned in this episode:

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79. Gastrointestinal Problems in Hypermobile EDS: Learning to Treat and Spot them with Leonard Weinstock, MD Nov 16, 2023

Show notes

In this episode, YOUR guest is gastroenterologist Leonard Weinstock, MD, author of over 150 peer-reviewed journal articles. His extensive research on MCAS (Mast Cell Activation Syndrome) and diseases of the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and colon has been presented at national and international conferences. He is actively researching the connection of the gut and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) with several medical problems, including restless legs syndrome (RLS) and chronic pelvic pain syndromes. He presented several lectures in Oregon at the first SIBO symposium and in France at the international rosacea study group.

YOUR host, as always, is Dr. Linda Bluestein, the Hypermobility MD.

Explored in this episode:

· What can cause abdominal pain in those with EDS (Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes), MCAS (Mast Cell Activation Syndrome) and/or dysautonomia (syndromes like POTS - Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome)

· How gastrointestinal tract symptoms and extraintestinal problems like RLS (restless leg syndrome), rosacea, and interstitial cystitis are related

· What unique treatments are available for restless leg syndrome, rosacea, and interstitial cystitis

· How Dr. Weinstock’s medical practice evolved after becoming “MCAS aware, POTS aware and EDS aware”

· What correlations exist between Crohn's disease, irritable bowel disease and RLS

· Why it is so crucially important to listen to AND believe our patients

· How Mast Cell Activation Disease and MCAS differ from one another

· Why the term “syndrome” can be problematic

· What environmental factors can play a role in MCAS

· When to suspect a compression syndrome (like Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome or MALS, Nutcracker Syndrome, or pelvic congestion syndrome), visceroptosis (drooping of the intestines) or gastroparesis

· What testing can be performed for MCAS and the significance of tryptase levels

· How YOU can help support our nonprofit documentary film and free online educational library, Still Standing.

The goal of our documentary film and free online educational library is to promote wider awareness and physician education about three complex chronic conditions, MCAS, dysautonomia and hypermobility syndromes. Better recognition will help patients get treatment and hope for a better quality of life.

This important conversation about extraintestinal manifestations of gastrointestinal diseases will leave you feeling more knowledgeable, better prepared to advocate for the care you need, and with a better understanding of the interaction of the gastrointestinal system with other bodily systems.

Connect with YOUR Bendy Specialist, Linda Bluestein, MD!

Join YOUR Bendy Bodies community at https://www.bendybodiespodcast.com/.

YOUR bendy body is our highest priority!

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78. Uncovering Inequality in Healthcare with Brianna Cardenas, DMSC, PA-C Nov 09, 2023

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In this episode, YOUR guest is Brianna Cardenas, DMSC, PA-C, ATC and the founder of Healed and Empowered. Brianna courageously shares her own personal journey with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), cervical instability, spinal CSF leak, and dysautonomia, shedding light on the mistreatments she endured - both as a patient and a healthcare professional.

YOUR host, as always, is Dr. Linda Bluestein, the Hypermobility MD.

Explored in this episode:

· Inequality in healthcare and how we can best advocate for ourselves

· Why we should prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion in medical spaces

· The need for personal responsibility when learning about sensitive topics

· Discrimination and power dynamics in the healthcare setting

· Handling microaggressions

· Addressing internalized ableism

· The importance of outward visible signs of safety for marginalized groups such as LGBTQ plus and BIPOC

This important conversation about inequality in healthcare will leave you feeling more informed, better prepared to tackle that next step, and with a better understanding of the multitude of factors that can impact the healthcare you receive.

Connect with YOUR Bendy Specialist, Linda Bluestein, MD!

Join YOUR Bendy Bodies community at https://www.bendybodiespodcast.com/.

YOUR bendy body is our highest priority!

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77. Neurosurgical Insights from Paolo Bolognese, MD and Guest Cohost Pradeep Chopra, MD Nov 02, 2023

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In this episode, YOUR guest is neurosurgeon, Paolo Bolognese, MD, founder of the Chiari Neurosurgical Center in New York. Dr. Bolognese is also on the Board of Directors of the American Syringomyelia & Chiari Alliance Project, Inc. (ASAP), on the Scientific Education and Advisory Board of the Chiari Syringomyelia Foundation (CSF), and is a member of the International Consortium on EDS, HSD, and Related Disorders. The Chiari EDS Center is focused on the diagnosis and treatment of Chiari I Malformation, Syringomyelia, Craniocervical Instability, Tethered Cord, Eagle Syndrome, Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension, and Intracranial Hypotension. Dr Bolognese’s surgical experience includes more than 1,600 Chiari Decompressions and 900 Craniocervical Fusions, 300 of which with condylar screws. He is on the Board of the main national and international organizations focused on Chiari and Syringomyelia and has also made contributions in the field of Intraoperative Ultrasound and Laser Doppler Flowmetry.

YOUR guest co-host is Pradeep Chopra, MD, Harvard-trained anesthesiologist double Board Certified in Pain Management and Anesthesiology, Director of the Center for Complex Conditions and Assistant Professor, Brown Medical School with a special interest in chronic complex pain conditions and their associated co-existing conditions.

YOUR host, as always, is Dr. Linda Bluestein, the Hypermobility MD.
Explored in this episode:
· How Dr Bolognese discovered the link between Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS) and Chiari I malformation
· Why people with EDS are at increased risk of craniocervical instability
· What type of imaging he prefers for the evaluation of Chiari I malformation and/or cervical instability
· Why he started performing surgery for Eagle’s Syndrome
· Why he feels invasive cervical traction is an essential part of the neurosurgical evaluation for upper cervical spine problems
· Causes of elevated intracranial pressure

This episode is really special as it is rare to get a neurosurgeon's point of view outside of a medical appointment. It may be easier for you to have the transcript in front of you while you are watching this episode of the Bendy Bodies Podcast on our YouTube channel or listening to this episode on your favorite podcast player. Dr. Bolognese uses his hands a lot for demonstration so you may find watching this episode on YouTube beneficial.

This important conversation about neurosurgical problems will leave you feeling hopeful, prepared to tackle that next step, with a better understanding of the multitude of factors that can impact symptoms.

Connect with YOUR Bendy Specialist, Linda Bluestein, MD!
Thank YOU so much for tuning in. We hope you found this episode informative, inspiring, useful, validating, and enjoyable. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to level up your knowledge about hypermobility disorders and the people who have them.
Join YOUR Bendy Bodies community at https://www.bendybodiespodcast.com/.

YOUR bendy body is our highest priority!

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76. Orofacial Pain with Robinson-Smith, DDS Oct 19, 2023

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In this episode, YOUR guest is Julie Robinson-Smith, DDS, diplomate of the American Board of Oral Medicine, a diplomate of the American Board of Orofacial Pain and an instructor of Orofacial Pain at the University of Colorado Anschutz School of Dental Medicine. Following dental school, she served in the US Air Force for five years as a general dentist. After her time in the Air Force, she completed a two-year residency in Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine at the University of Southern California. Dr Smith is also Dr. Bluestein’s amazing TMD (jaw and facial pain) doctor!

YOUR host, as always, is Dr. Linda Bluestein, the Hypermobility MD.

Explored in this episode:

· Why the jaw is problematic so frequently in those with joint hypermobility

· How ligamentous laxity contributes to jaw dysfunction

· The influence of hormones and puberty on jaw pain and function

· Open locking - what is it and how can you reduce the risk?

· How you can make dental visits less traumatic

This important conversation about orofacial pain will leave you feeling hopeful, prepared to tackle that next step, with a better understanding of the multitude of factors that can impact pain in the teeth, jaw pain, and open and closed locking.

Connect with YOUR Bendy Specialist, Linda Bluestein, MD!

Join YOUR Bendy Bodies community at https://www.bendybodiespodcast.com/.

YOUR bendy body is our highest priority!

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75. Cervical Instability: Thinking Beyond the Neck with Patty Stott, DPT Oct 12, 2023

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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 management at the EDS Society Global Learning Conference in August 2023 in Dublin, Ireland. Dr Stott is the founder of Elevation Wellness, and is also trained in visceral manipulation, neural manipulation, fascial Counterstrain, Craniosacral Therapy, and is certified in Reiki. She frequently addresses instability and neck pain in her patients and is currently enrolled in a PhD program for integrative medicine.

YOUR host, as always, is Dr. Linda Bluestein, the Hypermobility MD.

Explored in this episode:

· Whether or not hypermobility spectrum disorder (HSD) and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) have different clinical presentations

· Severity of presentation versus the severity of instability

· How inflammation impacts cervical instability

· How dysfunction in other bodily systems can impact cervical instability

· Treatment options beyond “usual” physical therapy and surgery

This important conversation about causes of cervical instability beyond the neck will leave you feeling hopeful, prepared to tackle that next step, with a better understanding of the multitude of factors that can impact instability of the neck.

Connect with YOUR Bendy Specialist, Linda Bluestein, MD!

Join YOUR Bendy Bodies community at https://www.bendybodiespodcast.com/.

YOUR bendy body is our highest priority!

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74. Podcast Secrets and Sneak Peeks with Guest Host Kate Colbert Oct 05, 2023

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In this episode, where we close out Season 3 of the podcast and kick off Season 4, YOUR guest (and host!) is Bendy Bodies founder, Dr. Linda Bluestein, the Hypermobility MD.

YOUR guest co-host – serving up questions to Dr. Bluestein – is Kate Colbert, outspoken EDS advocate, world-renowned marketer, and award-winning healthcare and higher-education writer.

Explored in this episode:

How the Bendy Bodies Podcast has evolved since its founding in 2020 from a resource for hypermobile dancers to a resource for EVERYONE with hypermobility (and their medical providers too!).
What it’s like for Dr. Bluestein to be a physician who treats hypermobile patients AND a podcaster and social media icon in the hypermobility community. Learn the truth about the challenge of educating hundreds of thousands of people vs. working one-on-one with someone in the clinic setting.
The perfect Bendy Bodies episodes for “newbies” – where to start listening and why – if you’re new to a hypermobility disorder diagnosis or suspicion.
Run-away BEST episodes in terms of listenership and the “buzz.”
Dr. Bluestein’s favorite part of working with other professionals who care so much about hypermobile patients.
What excitement YOU can look forward to in Season 4 of the Bendy Bodies Podcast!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

03:01 Career Trajectory and Transition

08:37 Specializing in Symptomatic Joint Hypermobility

10:24 Challenges in Healthcare System

20:33 Starting the Bendy Bodies Podcast

30:59 Recommended Episodes for New Listeners

35:33 Balancing Expectations and Realities

39:35 The Importance of Patient-Provider Collaboration

40:18 Teaching Healthcare Providers about Hypermobile Conditions

41:37 The Role of Patients in Educating Doctors

42:53 Continual Learning and Growth in Medical Practice

45:08 Practical Tips for Living with Hypermobility

48:28 Hypermobility Hacks and Their Importance

55:41 Working with Professionals in Hypermobility Medicine

01:00:39 The Evolution of the Bendy Bodies Podcast

01:06:23 The Impact of the Bendy Bodies Podcast

03:00 Benefits of Yoga for Flexibility and Strength

09:30 Yoga for Stress Relief and Mental Health

15:45 Yoga for Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation

22:10 Yoga for Overall Well-being

28:20 Different Types of Yoga and Finding the Right Practice

34:50 Yoga for Different Age Groups

40:15 Yoga for Pregnancy and Postpartum

46:40 Yoga for Seniors

52:55 Yoga for Children and Teens

59:20 Yoga for Athletes

01:05:10 Yoga for Chronic Pain Management

01:11:25 Yoga for Specific Health Conditions

01:16:17 Conclusion

This important conversation about the beginnings (and the future) of the Bendy Bodies Podcast featuring the Hypermobility MD will leave you feeling inspired, prepared to get more from this community, and with a better understanding of how to use this platform to improve your health.

Connect with YOUR Bendy Specialist, Linda Bluestein, MD!

Join YOUR Bendy Bodies community at https://www.bendybodiespodcast.com/.

YOUR bendy body is our highest priority!

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73. Understanding Lower Extremity Pain with Pradeep Chopra, MD Aug 31, 2023

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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 kinetic chain.

Continuing our series on pain with Dr. Pradeep Chopra, we explore the hips, knees, ankles and feet, diving into multiple possible causes of issues in these joints.

Dr. Chopra discusses why rolling of the ankles is unhealthy, even if it’s asymptomatic, explains how pain in one part of the leg may be due to an issue in a different joint, and explores why and how you might correct knee hyperextension.

Dr. Chopra dives into the hip joint structure, outlining possible reasons for hip subluxation. He shares different ways to treat SI joint pain, and offers practical suggestions for dealing with multiple lower extremity pain issues.

Filled with detailed information, accessible medical explanations, and Dr. Chopra’s popular “hack” tips, this episode belongs on your must-listen list!

Learn more about Dr. Chopra here.

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