Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein
Health & Fitness:Medicine
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
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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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.
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Milestones and Reflections: 100 Episodes of Bendy Bodies with Linda Bluestein, MD
99. From News Anchor to Advocate: A POTS and EDS Journey with Summer Dashe
98. Environmental Triggers of Mast Cell Disease with Tania Dempsey, MD
97. Learning to Spot the Signs of Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes with Guest Host, Kate Colbert
96. Coping with Dance Injuries and Career Transitions with Chelsea Pierotti, PhD and Guest Cohost, Jennifer Milner
95. Pain Care Redefined: Non-Drug Therapies for Pain Relief with Heather Tick, MD
94. Support and Bracing for Hypermobile Joints with Susan Chalela, MPT, and Guest Cohost, Scott Borjeson
93. Unveiling Taming the Zebra: A Discussion with Physical Therapists Patricia Stott and Heather Purdin
92. Empowering Zebra Warriors: THE Guide to Effective Physical Therapy for EDS and HSD with Lilian Holm, DPT
91. Hand Problems in EDS with Corinne McLees, OT and Hand Coach
90. Decoding Brain Fog: Expert Insights with Ilene Ruhoy, MD, PhD
89. Conquering the Sleep Struggle with Roger Seheult, MD
88. Service Dogs and Disability Rights with Tiffany Lee, JD
87. Disordered Eating in Dance with Josh Spell, LICSW, and Guest Co-Host Jennifer Milner
86. The Unfair EDS Journey with Amanda Cassil, PhD
85. Making a MCAS Documentary with Drs. Weinstock, Dempsey, Bluestein, Afrin, Kinsella & Jill Brook, MA
84. Slipping Rib Surgery in EDS with Adam Hansen, MD
83. Expert Insights: Breath Work in Pain Management with Jill Miller
82. The Impact of Clinician-Associated Trauma on EDS and HSD with Colin Halverson, PhD
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