Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein
Health & Fitness:Medicine
In this Bendy Bodies podcast episode, Dr. Lillian Holm discusses effective physical therapy for EDS and HSD and the importance of correcting function to achieve pain relief and tolerance for exercise. She explains why physical therapy may not always lead to the expected outcome, emphasizing the need for specialized therapists and individualized treatment. She addresses common misconceptions about physical therapy and highlights the importance of communication and realistic expectations. Dr. Linda Bluestein and Dr. Holm cover topics such as progress and setbacks, balancing stretching with strengthening, starting to walk again after severe limitations, physical therapy for scoliosis, and helpful resources and information. Dr. Holm also shares her favorite hypermobility hacks to help individuals stay motivated and achieve their goals.
Takeaways
Chapters ➡
00:00 Introduction to Dr. Lillian Holm
01:15 What can physical therapy do for people with symptomatic joint hypermobility?
04:19 Reasons why physical therapy may not lead to expected outcomes
09:09 How to find the best possible physical therapist for EDS and HSD
11:58 Misconceptions about physical therapy for joint hypermobility
21:25 Approach for people who don't like to exercise
25:41 Resetting the boom and bust cycle
35:23 Metrics for measuring success in physical therapy
50:18 Progress and Setbacks
52:47 Balancing Stretching with Strengthening
56:22 Starting to Walk Again
58:12 Physical Therapy for Scoliosis
01:01:04 Resources and Information
01:02:23 Hypermobility Hacks
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Resources:
Learn more about guest, Dr. Lilian Holm:
https://www.lilianholm.com/
https://www.instagram.com/hypermobilitydoctor/
https://www.facebook.com/HypermobilityD
Read her guest blog post for the Hypermobility MD website:
https://www.hypermobilitymd.com/post/hypermobile-five-principles-to-make-physical-therapy-work-for-you
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