by Ginger Garner PT, DPT, ATC/L Moving from HEP to IHP is outlined in the landmark text, Integrative & Lifestyle Medicine in Physical Therapy, available at OPTP.com We are long overdue in the physical therapy profession to ditch the phrase "home exercise program."...
A look inside biopsychosocial care using comprehensive functional, integrative, and lifestyle medicine. By Dr. Ginger Garner PT, DPT, ATC/L Functional, integrative and lifestyle medicine (FILM) is fast becoming the gold standard for effective care in PT and OT....
Guest post by Dr Anna Cabeca, DO, FACOG When scientists studied the effect of diet on menopause symptoms, they found that this time of life is much easier for Asian women than for us Westerners. But why? It’s because Asian women follow a traditional, mostly...
For any of you who have hip pain or are considering hip arthroscopy AND your surgeon is suggesting a hip intra-articular diagnostic injection or just a plain old hip intra-articular injection - Listen UP - this video is for YOU! The point of an intra-articular...
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... Empowered women empower womenright? I'm a wifeMother of 3 amazing sons, ages 15, 13, and 10Owner of...
Essentials of Women's Health Nutrition Practice in Healthcare Ginger's most recent interview is with Jessica Drummond, women's health nutrition guru and founder of The Integrative Pelvic Health Institute. The interview focuses on women's health nutrition practice,...
Today's guest post is a three part blog by Tianna Meriage-Reiter, PT, DPT, PYT. Read more about Tianna. Food, lifestyle and medicine have a large effect on chronic inflammation but very little information is out there to help navigate the country of reactive medicine....
Today’s guest post is written by Yvette Ladd, a pharmacist, yoga teacher, and Professional Yoga Therapist candidate who is currently pursuing her masters in nutrition science. Read more about Yvette. Eating from the Rainbow: Color & Variety Enhance Your Health...
Nourishing the Future: Health and Nutrition Tips for Pregnancy (Part 2) Today’s guest post is written by Yvette Ladd, a pharmacist, yoga teacher, and Professional Yoga Therapist candidate who is currently pursuing her masters in nutrition science. In part 1 of this...
Nourishing the Future: Health and Nutrition Tips for Pregnancy Today's guest post is written by Yvette Ladd, a pharmacist, yoga teacher, and Professional Yoga Therapist candidate who is currently pursuing her masters in nutrition science. Read more about Yvette. ...
Let’s Talk Nutrition: Are Your Health Pros Rainbow Advocates? This week's post is by guest blogger and Yale educated CNM, Beth Genly. Read more about her here How often is your health care provider reminding you to eat whole foods, including a full rainbow of fruits...
Resources for Clean Food - Avoiding Cancer, Hormone Disruption, and Food Poisoning Everyone knows eating healthy is important, but what is not talked about are the hidden dangers of eating in America. Due to lack of labeling and consumer advocacy, food labels are...