Hiding in Plain Sight: Hypermobility Disorders

by Linda Bluestein, MD

and Jennifer Milner, NCPT

Resources to continue your journey!

B endy Bodies Podcast with the Hypermobility MD

Selected episodes:

Codifying Upper Cervical Instability with Leslie Russek, DPT, PhD
Empowering Zebra Warriors: the Guide to Effective Physical Therapy for EDS and HSD with Lillian Holm, DPT
Creating a New Hypermobility Screening Tool with Aiko Callahan, DPT and Stephanie Greenspan, DPT
Pursuing a Diagnosis with Linda Bluestein, MD
Exploring the Link Between Neurodivergency and Joint Hypermobility with Jessica Eccles, MD
Traveling with a Chronic Disorder with Linda Bluestein, MD; Kristin Koskinen, RDN; and Jennifer Milner, NPCP

Links to the two-part paper Dr. Bluestein referenced in her discussion. It's no longer available open-sourced but she is graciously providing copies here for us to see! Please do not share widely with others.

Hope for Hypermobility Part 1

Hope for Hypermobility Part 2

Articles of interest:

Pain Management in Patients with Hypermobility Disorders: Frequently Missed Causes of Chronic Pain is offered here as a PDF. See the bottom of this page.

A Comprehensive Guide for Navigating Treatment of hEDS/HSD

Progress in Mast Cell Activation Syndrome

Defining the Complexities of hEDS and HSD

Hypermobility Screening Tool discussed in a referenced podcast

2017 hEDS diagnostic criteria in the process of being updated, but what is currently available.

Products Jennifer uses (no affiliation links unless noted):

BrainSpeed Ball

True Balance handheld toy

Blaze Pods (please note - this is an affiliate link, in order to get you 20% off the order)

Hugimals (like Gus!)

Parasetter

Rollga foam roller