Top Tips for Avoiding Burnout
Before I launch into my top tips for avoiding burnout, let me introduce myself first. My name is Ginger Garner. I’m a doctor of physical therapy, among other things... I'm a wifeMother of 3 …
Umbrella Breath: Access a Stronger Core, Voice, & Pelvic Floor
What is the Umbrella Breath? The Umbrella Breath is an accessible, if not easier, way to strengthen your core and pelvic floor using the voice and the breath. Building core strength requires …
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Mindfulness vs. Meditation: What’s the Difference?
Mindfulness vs. Meditation - What is the difference between the two? Well for starters, they don't have to be mutually exclusive. Mindfulness can be actually be an entry point for meditation. Plus, …
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Pose of the Week: What to Do When a Tight Pelvic Floor Causes Pain
What is a tight pelvic floor? In 2012 Dr. Stephanie Faubion from the Mayo Clinic wrote a scientific article on recognition and management of the "nonrelaxing pelvic floor," at the time and probably …
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Pose of the Week – Know Your Hip Motion Limits for Hip Preservation In Yoga
Today’s pose of the week is about how to know your hip motion limits for hip preservation in yoga. In short, it's about hip preservation over hip opening, folks. I want to teach you how to know your …
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Pose of the Week – A Better Squat for the Hip & Ankle
Pose of the Week is all about tackling hip and pelvic issues in yoga postures. The goal is to make a yoga pose fit your body, rather than trying to force your body to fit a yoga pose. Visit my …
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Self-Care in Healthcare: Year in Review 2020
Every year I do a year in review to reflect on the past year, which I believe is a form of self-care. This year's Self-Care in Healthcare 2020 Year in Review is my best attempt to listen, learn, …
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Medical Therapeutic Yoga & Physical Therapy
Medical Therapeutic Yoga & Physical Therapy mean better self-care and better patient care. Self-care is more critical than ever - for every individual, for our communities, and particularly …
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Thanksgaming
I want to encourage everyone at Thanksgiving, which can be a tough time for some of us. And during this pandemic, it's a tough time for all of us. I want to share a game (no computer needed!) that has …