Archive for the ‘Exercise’ Category
Posted on March 17, 2015
Watch this FREE online learning session! Cynthia Allen, GCFP, STMI gave a presentation titled “The Feldenkrais Method and other Somatic Approaches to Improve Function and Ease”. It focuses on movement techniques to increase your body awareness and learning how to improve your quality of movement. Sponsored by www.bodysupportstore.com Click here for a link to […]
Posted on March 3, 2015
Watch this FREE online learning session! Mark E. Lavallee, M.D presents “Exercise is Medicine – especially for Ehlers-Danlos”. He has EDS, classical type and has lectured at many EDNF conferences.
Posted on January 23, 2015
EDS Awareness invites you to watch this FREE webinar recording! Sponsored by www.bodysupportstore.com TOPIC: “Physical Therapy for Ehlers-Danlos” PRESENTER: Dr. Jan Dommerholt About our speaker: Jan Dommerholt, DPT Jan is a recognized expert in the physical therapy diagnosis and treatment of persons with chronic pain syndromes, including EDS. He has lectured at EDNF patient […]
Posted on January 20, 2015
After being diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, high-school student Gabrielle found comfort with members of the Young Life organization. She found purpose and motivation through her renewed spiritual connection. “Right after I got diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and figured out I could not play volleyball, I truly was devastated. I felt like I was missing out […]
Posted on January 7, 2015
Watch this fun video of 10-year-old Erin joining the Ohio State Hockey Team through a program called Team IMPACT. Since Ehlers-Danlos makes Erin more susceptible to injury, it’s unlikely she’ll be able to participate in sports with her peers. But, spending time with the Buckeyes gives Erin the experience of being on a team. Erin has gained the […]
Posted on September 6, 2014
Megan has a new motivation to stay active despite Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. Her high-school tennis coach has paved the way for her to participate in modified varsity competition! Her strength and dedication has inspired her coach and peers. Megan also participates in the EDS support group in Columbus, Ohio. By Steve Blackledge “Les Somogyi couldn’t help but feel for […]
Posted on July 11, 2014
POTS experts, Dr. Blair Grubb and Dr. Geoffrey Heyer, explain the symptoms and treatments. Studies have indicated that 1 in 4 of those diagnosed with POTS are disabled. Exercise helps by enhancing the effectiveness of the peripheral skeletal muscle pump, according to Dr. Grubb. By Deborah Kotz. As a consumer health reporter, I assume I’ve heard of every health […]
Posted on December 1, 2013
By ED KEMMICK/Billings Gazette Jeff Hanson has EDS and while struggling with it he is determined to stay strong and make the best of this situation. “Jeff Hansen has Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, a rare connective tissue disorder with symptoms that include extreme flexibility. In mid-November, Jeff Hansen knew he’d reached an important milestone. He […]
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