Is It Hypermobility? Live Patient Assessment with Dr. Linda Bluestein, MD
NAT Global Campus
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In this hands-on training session, Dr. Linda Bluestein, MD, internationally recognized specialist in Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSD), hEDS, and connective tissue disorders, demonstrates a live patient hypermobility assessment. You’ll see exactly how an experienced physician evaluates joint hypermobility, muscle stability, proprioception, and functional movement patterns—while explaining how symptoms such as chronic pain, fatigue, dysautonomia, and recurrent injuries may relate to connective tissue laxity.
Dr. Bluestein breaks down clinical reasoning, assessment strategies, and red flags to help therapists and health professionals better identify hypermobility disorders in real time. Watch how she evaluates the Beighton score and beyond, explores joint integrity, and applies practical clinical tests designed to guide diagnosis and inform treatment planning. You’ll learn what to look for when a patient presents with undiagnosed pain, joint instability, repeated strains or sprains, and movement dysfunction associated with hypermobility.
This session is ideal for physiotherapists, massage therapists, athletic trainers, osteopaths, chiropractors, Pilates and yoga professionals, or anyone working with highly mobile individuals—especially those with suspected HSD / hEDS (Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome).
If you work with patients experiencing chronic pain, joint instability, or persistent movement issues, this live assessment demonstration offers essential clinical insights into what hypermobility looks like in the real world—and how early recognition can change everything.
Learn more about Dr. Linda Bluestein’s full online course: Understanding and Treating Hypermobility on NAT Global Campus / Niel Asher Education.
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I can very much relate to our model/volunteer case, as I was a dancer up until the age of 16 and while I didn't know it at the time, hypermobile myself.
I have many similarities in posture and proprioception (the pronating feet and flat arches are very much a thing), and also have had everyday back pain since I was 13.
One thing that really amped up the pain and actually resulted in such debilitating muscle spasms around the thoracolumbar junction of my back was when I stopped dancing.
I had to be prescribed a benzodiazepene just to stop the spasms because it was so bad all I could do was lie down and even that was painful.
We didn't know back then that it was likely my back muscles trying to compensate for the hypermobility of my spinal ligaments now lacking support due to the sudden atrophy of my core muscles 😅
I often think about how things might be different now if I had known that hypermobility isn't just being "super flexible" and a good things, but is actually a double edged sword
Do many men have this, or just women??
Fly to Trang ! The market there is so friendly - i went in the last year.
I think that Klong Toei market is so very huge & busy … it’s all business. I went there many years ago (@13 years) and did “cooking with Poo”… as part of the cooking class we did a market tour and she LIVES in the area & gives back & we were still advised to stay out of the way of those working (as you did) & be mindful due to how busy it was.
I also went to a lovely little morning market called Suan Phlu recently … also an epic one at Thewet Pier I’ve been to a lot. ! Honestly… make a video a few times. You won’t be disappointed. It’s so friendly. Go early. I have also noticed that once you start carrying a bunch of bags showing that you’re buying and not just looking … that softens things even more with a heap of engagement.
I am local market obsessed ha. The morning vibe is so good. But I do prefer the smaller ones.
Is it still worth getting evaluated under the 2017 criteria? Or at this point (almost Sept 2026) does it make sense to wait for the new criteria in December?
Is It Hypermobility? Live Patient Assessment with Dr. Linda Bluestein, MD
NAT Global Campus
271,932 views
In this hands-on training session, Dr. Linda Bluestein, MD, internationally recognized specialist in Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSD), hEDS, and connective tissue disorders, demonstrates a live patient hypermobility assessment. You’ll see exactly how an experienced physician evaluates joint hypermobility, muscle stability, proprioception, and functional movement patterns—while explaining how symptoms such as chronic pain, fatigue, dysautonomia, and recurrent injuries may relate to connective tissue laxity.
Dr. Bluestein breaks down clinical reasoning, assessment strategies, and red flags to help therapists and health professionals better identify hypermobility disorders in real time. Watch how she evaluates the Beighton score and beyond, explores joint integrity, and applies practical clinical tests designed to guide diagnosis and inform treatment planning. You’ll learn what to look for when a patient presents with undiagnosed pain, joint instability, repeated strains or sprains, and movement dysfunction associated with hypermobility.
This session is ideal for physiotherapists, massage therapists, athletic trainers, osteopaths, chiropractors, Pilates and yoga professionals, or anyone working with highly mobile individuals—especially those with suspected HSD / hEDS (Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome).
If you work with patients experiencing chronic pain, joint instability, or persistent movement issues, this live assessment demonstration offers essential clinical insights into what hypermobility looks like in the real world—and how early recognition can change everything.
Learn more about Dr. Linda Bluestein’s full online course: Understanding and Treating Hypermobility on NAT Global Campus / Niel Asher Education.
Even now, decades older than this patient, and leading a very stationary life sitting at a desk for hours, I can do many of these flexibility tests.😮
In hindsight, I'm so thankful I resisted teachers trying to get me into gymnastics, and that, despite wanting to take ballet there was no opportunity to do so where we lived. It likely saved me from a lot of issues later in life.