Are you affectionately known as 'Gumby' among your friends and family? Being 'double-jointed' isn't just a quirky trait—it can lead to a host of problems throughout the body, even if you were once 'bendy' but aren't anymore. Connective tissue disorders, like Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS), often go unrecognized by doctors, causing life-altering symptoms such as pain, frequent injuries, joints 'giving way,' fatigue, gastrointestinal issues, and insomnia.
Welcome to the Bendy Bodies podcast, hosted by EDS expert, Dr. Linda Bluestein, MD. Join us as we delve into topics relevant to anyone experiencing symptomatic joint hypermobility. From insightful discussions with specialists boasting diverse expertise to practical tips for optimizing your hypermobile health, we're here to empower you on your journey to wellness.
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Dr. Linda Bluestein, MD, is a multifaceted professional renowned for her expertise in hypermobility disorders. As the founder of Hypermobility MD, she offers specialized medical care to individuals grappling with these conditions. Additionally, Dr. Bluestein is the driving force behind Bendy Bodies, a coaching practice aimed at empowering and supporting individuals with hypermobility.
Her influence extends beyond clinical practice. Dr. Bluestein is the founder and host of the esteemed podcast, "Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD," where she shares valuable insights and resources, enriching the lives of her audience. Dr. Bluestein's dedication to advancing knowledge and awareness of hypermobility disorders is evident in her extensive publications and international lectures. Notably, she contributed two chapters to the influential book, "Disjointed – Navigating the Diagnosis and Management of Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders."
In addition to her clinical and coaching endeavors, Dr. Bluestein actively engages in advocacy and research. She serves on the Allergy and Immunology Working Group for the International Consortium on EDS and HSD, the Medical Advisory Board for Standing up to POTS, and the Board of Directors for the Bridge Dance Project and EDS Guardians. Furthermore, she chairs the Pain Management Committee for the EDS Research Foundation and contributes to the Resources Committee for the Dance Healthy Alliance of Canada.
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