Did the Norris Lab Discover the Hypermobile EDS Gene?
With first author Cortney Gensemer PhD, the Norris Lab at Medical University of South Carolina released a preprint last week titled...
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cortneygensemer
Jun 7
Dangerous EDS and HSD Myths Debunked by EDS Experts
Are you frustrated by the amount of misinformation spreading like wildfire across the internet about Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes and...
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Healthcare Tips for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: From a Physician with EDS
Navigating the healthcare system with suspected or diagnosed Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) or Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD) can...
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Linda Bluestein, M.D.
Nov 29, 2023
How to Navigate the Holidays with Chronic Pain
Discover expert tips and empowering insights for navigating the holidays with chronic pain.
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Linda Bluestein, M.D.
Jul 25, 2023
Embracing Diversity: Celebrating Disability Awareness Month
Disabilities have long been subjected to stigmatization and misconceptions. While progress has been made, the journey toward equality and...
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kimbymaxson
May 1, 2023
Zebra Mom
By: Kimby Maxson Moms are relentless when it comes to their children's health. As a recent patient said to me, "Angry moms are what...
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Linda Bluestein, M.D.
Apr 20, 2023
Codifying upper cervical instability with Leslie Russek, DPT, PhD
Upper cervical instability (UCI) occurs quite commonly in the mild form and more rarely in the severe form in those with symptomatic...
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Taylor Wiesmann
Mar 24, 2023
From Self-Doubt to Self-Assurance: Navigating Imposter Syndrome in Chronic Illness
By: Taylor Wiesmann Imposter Syndrome can show up in many facets of life, but we rarely think of it in conjunction with chronic illness....
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Linda Bluestein, M.D.
Mar 23, 2023
Demystifying Chiropractic Care with Dr. Carrie Skony
Chiropractic care has been around for over 100 years, but many people don’t quite know what it entails. Artistic athletes may be told to...
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Linda Bluestein, M.D.
Mar 9, 2023
Shining Your Light with Gigi Robinson
Living with a chronic illness like Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) can be demoralizing. You may not have access to the care you need, loved...
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Linda Bluestein, M.D.
Feb 9, 2023
Getting Back Up Again with Keeya Steel
Life with multiple chronic illnesses is physically and mentally challenging. Feelings of exhaustion and emotional fatigue crowd in with...
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Linda Bluestein, M.D.
Jan 13, 2023
Preparing for Competitions: A Round Table Discussion
For most artistic athletes, competition is a part of life. Whether you’re a dancer, skater, gymnast, or cheerleader chances are you’re...
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Linda Bluestein, M.D.
Dec 15, 2022
Preparing for Surgery with Linda Bluestein, MD
Hypermobility disorders can lead to health complications that may require surgery. Joint hypermobility and associated conditions can...
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laurafernando8
Dec 5, 2022
“Hope Dies Last”
By: Laura Fernando The diagnostic odyssey to a Ehlers-Danlos syndromes diagnosis is often challenging enough. Add onto that conditions...
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Linda Bluestein, M.D.
Dec 1, 2022
Alleviating Anxiety with Jo-Anne La Flèche
Dance and other performing arts are, by nature, stressful. Stress can easily develop into anxiety, which is exponentially more common in...
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Linda Bluestein, M.D.
Nov 17, 2022
Optimizing Immunity with Kristin Koskinen, RDN
As the weather changes and schedules become busier, staying healthy can feel like a huge challenge. Artistic athletes may struggle to...
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Linda Bluestein, M.D.
Nov 5, 2022
Cultivating Resiliency with Jazz Bynum
As a young dancer, Jazz Bynum enjoyed the benefits of being “bendy”. Later, she experienced more than her fair share of injuries but it...
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Erica Hornthal
Nov 2, 2022
A Bendy Body and Boundaries: The Relationship between Hypermobility and Setting Healthy Limits
By Erica Hornthal, LCPC, BC-DMT Boundaries can be difficult for a lot of us with bendy bodies. Why is that? What is the significance? ...
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Linda Bluestein, M.D.
Oct 26, 2022
Managing Mast Cell Pain with Linda Bluestein, MD
Mast cell disorders are prevalent in the hypermobile population, but can often go undiagnosed. Persistent pain can be initiated and...
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Linda Bluestein, M.D.
Oct 13, 2022
Habits and Hypermobility: Tips for improving your quality of life with small tweaks to your day
Is your quality of life reduced due to hypermobility? Do you find it difficult to incorporate and sustain new lifestyle changes and...
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