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Zebra Talks: Living Your Best Bendy Life

Zebra Talks: Living Your Best Bendy Life

Written by: Dr Libby Hinsley
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 Dr Libby Hinsley and guests help people with hypermobility live their best bendy lives.Copyright 2023 All rights reserved. Hygiene & Healthy Living
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  • Pelvic Floor Dysfunction & Hypermobility with Dr. Amy Stein

    Pelvic Floor Dysfunction & Hypermobility with Dr. Amy Stein
    May 11 2026
    Host Dr. Libby Hinsley interviews pelvic floor physical therapist and author Dr. Amy Stein, founder of Beyond Basics Physical Therapy. Stein discusses the strong overlap she sees between hypermobility and pelvic floor dysfunction (estimating about 70% of her patients), including patterns of pelvic floor gripping used for stability, pelvic pain, prolapse, hernias, constipation/IBS symptoms, possible pelvic congestion, and bladder, bowel, and sexual dysfunction across all genders. She emphasizes a multimodal approach: calming tissues, building stability gradually with isometrics and deep core work, modifying exercise, and prioritizing nervous system regulation and mindfulness. Stein also addresses perimenopause/menopause and their effects on symptoms, tissue elasticity, muscle health, and the role of hormone therapy and topical creams. She describes her Wellness By Nature CBD products and advises seeking experienced pelvic floor PTs with thorough assessment. Highlights of this episode include: 00:00 Welcome to Zebra Talks 00:35 Meet Amy Stein 01:45 Hypermobility overlap 03:59 Amy’s bendy story 05:57 Common pelvic patterns 07:26 Multimodal treatment 09:47 Pelvic floor basics 12:07 Stability and exercise 15:35 Bowel and congestion 18:18 Perimenopause and hormones 22:48 Tissue changes and creams 24:18 CBD products explained 27:37 Lifestyle and whole body 31:27 Finding the right pelvic PT 33:40 Wrap up and resources
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    36 mins
  • Hip Dysplasia, Micro-Instability, and Hypermobility with Dr. Ginger Garner

    Hip Dysplasia, Micro-Instability, and Hypermobility with Dr. Ginger Garner
    May 4 2026
    Host Dr. Libby Hinsley welcomes pelvic and orthopedic rehabilitation expert Dr. Ginger Garner to Zebra Talks to discuss hip pain in hypermobility syndromes, focusing on hip dysplasia, borderline dysplasia, and micro-instability, which commonly coexist with generalized joint hypermobility. Garner cites studies showing over two thirds—and up to 78% in one cohort—of patients with hip dysplasia meet hypermobility criteria, emphasizing screening beyond labral tears and FAI. She describes practical signs and stresses the value of weight-bearing x-rays, manual therapy, and self-treatment tools, and shares her background integrating yoga, public health, and lifestyle medicine. 00:00 Welcome to Zebra Talks 00:35 Meet Dr Ginger Garner 02:28 Why Hips Matter 03:07 Dysplasia and Hypermobility 05:33 What Hip Dysplasia Is 07:00 Quick Screening Clues 10:36 Why Dysplasia Gets Missed 13:17 Stuck Tight Yet Unstable 15:40 Choosing the Right Surgeon 19:01 Imaging Red Flags 20:54 Treatment Phases Overview 22:39 Imaging the Glute Med 25:24 Trauma and Pelvic Floor Findings 26:40 Manual Therapy for Relief 27:46 Imaging Breakthrough 28:36 Manual Therapy Matters 29:54 Rant on Rehab Protocols 32:14 Self Treatment Tools 36:46 Surgery vs Rehab Choices 38:35 Hormones and Systemic Drivers 40:04 Origin Story and Yoga 47:36 Red Flags and Where to Find Help 49:40 Wrap Up and Next Episode
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    50 mins
  • Hypermobility & Foot Pain with Kala Hildebrand

    Hypermobility & Foot Pain with Kala Hildebrand
    Apr 27 2026

    In this episode, Dr. Libby Hinsley hosts Zebra Talks and interviews physical therapist and massage therapist Kala Hildebrand about hypermobility and feet, including common presentations of chronic foot pain in bendy bodies and why issues aren’t limited to “floppy” overpronation. Kala discusses how long-standing pain often comes with fear, limited information, and habituated strategies like constant shoe use or lifelong orthotics without an exit plan, and emphasizes reassessing current reality rather than old stories. They explore the value of gradually reintroducing sensory input and progressing slowly toward functional strength, while considering whole-chain contributors from foot to hip and pelvis.

    00:00 Welcome to Zebra Talks

    00:35 Meet Kala Hildebrand

    02:03 Dance and Hypermobility

    04:13 Common Foot Pain Patterns

    05:41 Chronic Pain Stories

    09:03 Barefoot Tolerance Check

    11:24 Feet Freedom Myth

    13:56 Libby Foot Pain Journey

    15:59 Whole Body Foot Clues

    18:45 Hip Mobility Meets Feet

    20:43 Pain Free Loading

    21:26 Motor Control Lightbulbs

    22:44 Compression vs Distraction

    23:02 Force Transmission Chain

    24:01 Isometrics for Foot Pain

    25:33 Progressive Loading Mindset

    28:16 Thriving Not Striving

    29:29 Plantar Fasciitis Myths

    30:58 Orthotics Exit Strategy

    33:28 Intrinsic Foot Strength Plan

    36:35 Resources and Wrap Up
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    39 mins
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