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Bendy Bodies with Dr. Linda Bluestein

Bendy Bodies with Dr. Linda Bluestein

Living with hypermobility health struggles and connective tissue disorders like Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) often means chronic pain, recurrent injury, and life-altering symptoms. Join Dr. Linda Bluestein, The Hypermobility MD, each week to demystify symptomatic joint hypermobility. Learn from top specialists through Q&As and interviews, and discover strategies to manage joint problems, fatigue, and more. Together, we build a supportive community for a smoother, vibrant journey!

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Bendy Bodies with Dr. Linda Bluestein
Tarlov Cysts Truths with my Surgeon, Dr. Frank Feigenbaum

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Oct. 12, 2024

Tarlov Cysts Truths with my Surgeon, Dr. Frank Feigenbaum

In this episode of the Bendy Bodies podcast, Dr. Linda Bluestein, the Hypermobility MD, reconnects with her neurosurgeon, Dr. Frank Feigenbaum, who performed her Tarlov cyst surgery in 2011. Dr. Feigenbaum, a leading expert …
Oct. 10, 2024

Yoga Warning: Are You Putting Your Joints at Risk? with Lara Heimann

In this episode of the Bendy Bodies podcast, Dr. Linda Bluestein, the Hypermobility MD, sits down with physical therapist and yoga expert Lara Heimann to uncover the hidden dangers of yoga for hypermobile individuals. As the…
Oct. 3, 2024

Cutting-Edge Pain Relief Without Surgery with Dr. John Pitts

In this special on-site episode of the Bendy Bodies podcast, Dr. Linda Bluestein, the Hypermobility MD, sits down face to face with Dr. John Pitts! Dr. Pitts, an expert in regenerative medicine, shares cutting-edge treatment…
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Reviews

One of my favorite EDS/HSD resources

"Excellent quality, excellent speakers and wonderful host. I refer my HSD/EDS patients to this podcast frequently. I also refer many other patients to specific episodes that would be relevant to their…"

Sally, MD | April 26, 2024

HELPFUL!!

"This Doc knows her stuff. She's one of us Bendies so she gets it in a way that most providers can't. Super grateful for the pointers, insights, hacks that are bringing real change to my days and over…"

Brandee Sky | Jan. 9, 2024

WOW! Must listen for EDS and related conditions

"This podcast is so informative and educational. It changes lives because knowledge is power, and Dr Bluestein has design this podcast so everyone has access to expert info. Thank you so much!"

sastnns37 | Dec. 12, 2023

Targeted towards a specific subset of bendy bondies, but great info for ALL bendies.

"Episode 35 with Dr Maitland deserves 10 stars. If you want to learn about mast cell disorders, listen to that episode. Another doctor on a different podcast stated that Mast Cell Activation Syndrome …"

gluten free | April 18, 2023
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About the Host

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Linda Bluestein, MD

Founder and CEO

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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