Move Your DNA with Katy Bowman26 Mars 2025

Ep 177: Hypermobility, Proprioception And Building Up A Bendy Body

We discuss movement for the bendy body with guest Dr Libby Hinsley, a doctor of physical therapy specializing in the treatment of hypermobility syndromes and chronic pain. Libby shares her personal and professional journey with hypermobility explaining what hypermobility is and the associated symptoms. Libby, Katy and Jeannette discuss the paradox that bendy bodies have large ranges of motion yet tense muscles and how a sedentary lifestyle is even more of a liability for people with hypermobility syndromes. Libby and Katy outline the ABCs of a movement program for bendy bodies that often struggle with proprioception and are easily fatigued. They emphasize the importance of higher load activities performed with very mindful attention to exercise form. They caution that smaller and slower movements are key whatever the exercise modality.

Also in this episode, Katy has a conversation with Sohail Shariff of Movemate, creator of segmented active standing boards designed to be used while you work. Sohail explains the personal stories behind the product and its design. Katy shares her appreciation of the boards particularly how these boards foster dynamic movement of the foot and ankle, something missing with traditional balance boards. Sohail and Katy also discuss the board's segmented design; the multiple articulations create a flowing but stable motion which means Katy can move and focus on work at the same time. Finally they discuss the value of the board in the therapeutic space particularly for those with a need for movement that soothes the nervous system.

Enhanced Show Notes & Full Transcript

Chapters:
00:04:45 - Dynamic Collective

00:06:15 - Introducing Libby Hinsley

00:10:30 - Hypermobility - Definition and Explanation

00:14:40 - Symptoms

00:23:35 - Exercise and muscle use in the floppy body

00:29:30 - A Movement Diet for the bendy body

00:41:30 - Listener Question brought to you by Peluva

00:55:35 - Interview with Sohail Shariff of Movemate

Books Mentioned:

Yoga for Bendy People: Optimizing the Benefits of Yoga for Hypermobility by Libby Hinsley
I Know I Should Exercise, But... by Diana Hill & Katy Bowman

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