Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein
Health & Fitness:Medicine
Do you live with a hypermobility disorder?
Whether you have a connective tissue disorder like Ehlers-Danlos syndrome or Marfan syndrome, or a hypermobility spectrum disorder, you are not alone. These conditions affect millions of people worldwide and disproportionately impact performing artists such as dancers, gymnasts, circus artists, and more. What do these have in common? Bodies that rely on aesthetics as well as maintaining peak performance. So how do you continue forward as your condition poses challenges to what you want to do?
And when your health derails your career plans, how do you recover from that?
We sat down with several athletic artists living with EDS, to hear their stories. We chatted with Marimba Gold-Watts, a former dancer and now Pilates trainer and teacher at Alvin Ailey; Mariana J. Plick, a circus artist; Kyle Thompson, a former elite baseball player and competitive cheerleader; and Cailey Brandon, a former dancer and now Pilates trainer.
Our panelists discuss the early days, when things were “easy”, and the point at which it became difficult. They share how their hypermobility disorders may have gone undiagnosed for a long time, lending itself to seemingly random and frustrating multiple injuries. Many identified with “hitting the EDS wall”, and the sharp turn their health seemed to take at that point.
We hear emotional stories, and lots of wisdom for other people also struggling with hypermobility disorders. The panelists also shared their hope, reflecting on ways that their disorders have made them even stronger right now, and revealed what advice they would offer to their younger selves if they had the chance.
Filled with “Oh my goodness, me too!” moments, as well as words of gut-level truth, this is an episode filled with bravery. You won’t want to miss it.
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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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