Bendy Bodies with Dr. Linda Bluestein
Whether you’re bendy with all the benefits or hurting in all the wrong places, you’ve come to the right place for all things hypermobility. Connective tissue disorders like Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS) are often dismissed or overlooked by healthcare providers as a cause of chronic pain. But if you or someone you care about struggles with the life-altering symptoms of hypermobility, you should know YOU ARE NOT ALONE! At the Bendy Bodies Podcast, we understand.
Each week, join Dr. Linda Bluestein (The Hypermobility MD) as she pulls back the curtain on how to prevent injury and unnecessary suffering in “double-jointed” individuals seeking a more comfortable life in their unique, complex “bendy bodies.” When you tune in, you’re engaging in more than a podcast. Both on-air and online, you’re joining a supportive community where patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals trade insights, life hacks, and inspiring stories to embrace our Bendy Bodies journey together!
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Physical Therapy for EDS: Why It Fails and How to Make It Work | Ep. 201
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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.
Dr. Bluestein's commitment to education and mentorship is exemplified through her involvement in initiatives such as the creation of the first online EDS Continuing Medical Education (CME) program with Chronic Pain Partners. She also volunteers as a medical consultant for the organization, supporting individuals with chronic pain conditions.
As an assistant professor at the Medical College of Wisconsin, Central Wisconsin, Dr. Bluestein has played a pivotal role in directing the RISHI Healer’s Art Program, nurturing compassionate healthcare providers.
For more information about Dr. Bluestein and her comprehensive approach to hypermobility care, please visit her website at www.hypermobilitymd.com.
Co-Host
Dr. Dacre Knight is the Medical Director of the EDS & Hypermobility Disorders Center at the University of Virginia (UVA) in Charlottesville, where he also serves as an Associate Professor of Medicine. A board-certified internal medicine physician, Dr. Knight specializes in consultative and diagnostic medicine with a clinical focus on chronic disease, unresolved illness, and the coordinated care of patients with Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS).
Dr. Knight leads the EDS Center at UVA with a mission to empower patients through personalized diagnostic evaluations and individualized treatment plans tailored to each person’s unique needs and health goals.
An active researcher and educator, Dr. Knight mentors medical students and residents, with diverse academic interests including the treatment of complex EDS cases and the application of machine learning and artificial intelligence to diagnostic medicine. Dr. Knight received the Pioneer in Clinical Care award from the Ehlers-Danlos Society for 2025.
Learn more about Dr. Knight’s clinical and academic work through UVA’s EDS & Hypermobility Disorders Center a www.uvahealth.com and follow him on X at @knidac.
For Appointments and Questions: RUVAEDSCenter@uvahealth.org
UVA EDS: https://www.uvahealth.com/healthy-practice/advancing-care-through-ehlers-danlos-clinic
UVA EDS FAQ: https://www.uvahealth.com/support/eds/faq
UVA Pediatric Integrative Medicine: https://childrens.uvahealth.com/specialties/integrative-health
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