Bendy Bodies with Dr. Linda Bluestein How EDS and HSD Impact Fascia and Pain with Tina Wang, MD (Ep 109)
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Sep 5, 2024 Dr. Tina Wang, a board-certified specialist in physical medicine, shares her expertise on fascia's critical role in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSD). She discusses how fascial dysfunction can lead to myofascial pain and joint instability. Innovative ultrasound techniques are highlighted as a game changer for diagnosis and treatment. Dr. Wang emphasizes the value of a holistic approach and manual therapy, tailored to the unique needs of hypermobile patients, to effectively manage pain and improve quality of life.
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Fascia's Importance in Hypermobility
- Fascia, the connective tissue enveloping all body structures, is likely the primary organ affected in hypermobility disorders like EDS and HSD.
- Its dysfunction impacts joint stability, chronic pain, and organ function due to pathological differences.
The Complexities of EDS and HSD
- HSD and HEDS might be the same condition with varying phenotypes, or different conditions with similar pathologies.
- The causative factor in fascial changes remains unknown, only associated factors.
Dr. Wang's Journey to Fascia Research
- Dr. Wang's interest in fascia stemmed from working with performing artists, who have a higher occurrence of hypermobility.
- Her research with them led her to explore myofascial pain and dysfunction in hypermobility.