Archive for the ‘Managing Ehlers-Danlos’ Category
Posted on December 23, 2014
Students with medical conditions, such as Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), should have equal educational opportunities in all countries. Unfortunately, that isn’t the reality – according to Amy King, an EDS student and advocate for adult education in the UK. Many adults living with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS) are highly intelligent, motivated and hard-working individuals looking for the opportunity to learn and contribute to their […]
Posted on December 15, 2014
Watch this video about a boy with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome whose dream came true! “Eight-year-old Gabriel was officially named an honorary ranger at Yosemite National Park. Gabriel Lavan-Ying, from Gainesville, Florida, has Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, a debilitating and incurable disorder affecting that causes overly flexible joints and effects the skin and blood vessels. But when the Make-A-Wish Foundation […]
Posted on November 19, 2014
Watch this FREE educational video presentation! TOPIC: “Dry Needling for EDS Pain Management: Can muscle performance be improved?” PRESENTER: Frank Gargano PT, DPT, OCS, CIDN, MCTA, CWT Sponsored by www.bodysupportstore.com Click here for the video replay! Links to resources mentioned in the video presentation: Dry needling therapy can decrease pain, click here. Dry […]
Posted on October 10, 2014
Cleveland Clinic webinar Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2014 Time: 12:00 PM (EST) (See link at the bottom of this article to register) Autonomic disorders are neurological diseases which can affect the cardiovascular system. Syncope, Dysautonomia and POTs (Postural Tachycardia Syndrome) are the most common forms. Over one million Americans are impacted with a primary autonomic […]
Posted on September 14, 2014
September is “Pain Awareness Month” in Scituate, RI and several other U.S. towns. Advocates are raising awareness of chronic pain conditions and the U.S. Pain Foundation. Stuart and Ellen Lenox Smith have been very active with the U.S. Pain Foundation and EDS Awareness for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Their “Pain Awareness Event” at Miriam Hospital in Providence on Saturday, Sept. 27th will conclude […]
Posted on August 29, 2014
EDS Awareness invites you to listen to Dr. Alan Pocinki’s presentation about Chronic Pain, Poor Sleep, Depression, and Fatigue in EDS. Dysautonomia was also addressed in his lecture. Sponsored by www.bodysupportstore.com PRESENTER: Alan Pocinki, MD, FACP TOPIC: Breaking the cycle of Chronic Pain, Poor Sleep, Depression, and Fatigue Click here for the recording of the educational program Click here […]
Posted on July 16, 2014
EDS Awareness invites you to listen to a replay of this FREE online learning session! Dr. Peter Rowe spoke about managing Orthostatic Intolerance in EDS. Sponsored by www.bodysupportstore.com CLICK HERE for a link to the recording CLICK HERE for the slides used in this presentation PRESENTER: Dr. Peter Rowe is a […]
Posted on July 2, 2014
EDS Awareness invites you listen to a replay of a FREE online learning session! On July 2nd, Joel Lamoure spoke about medication, pain, pitfalls and challenges facing those with EDS and other connective tissue disorders. Don’t miss this event! Sponsored by www.bodysupportstore.com CLICK HERE for a link to the recording CLICK HERE for the slides […]