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! Â The point of an intra-articular...
I don't do New Year's resolutions. I stopped doing them years ago, and I substituted it with a more sustainable practice: Choosing Your Word of the Year. Visit my IG post to share your Word of the Year - I would LOVE to hear it! What is My Word of the Year for 2022?...
As we move into 2022, the 3rd year of the pandemic, self-care and our mental health is becoming critically important. This past year COVID certainly continued to impact our small, woman-owned business on the home front. So how did we do in 2021 with Self-Care in...
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...
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, you don't need to be doing yoga to practice either one (just in case...
Every year I choose a Word of the Year, and in 2021, I think we can ALL use a bit of a fresh start. So here are my top five tips for welcoming a new year and a growth mindset in 2021! 1. Your voice counts, so be loud about the things that are important to you....
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, share, and practice vulnerability - which are definitely a part of...
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 for those of us who work in health care. As Audre Lorde said, “Caring for...
Practicing Gratitude Amidst Overwhelm My plate is full and so is my heart. Lots of things are happening simultaneously for me right now, which has inspired this post. In 2018 I’d just come off of a 9 month campaign trail having run, albeit unsuccessfully, for State...
telehealth may work for you The COVID-19 pandemic has stopped much of the world as we know, creating a "new normal". Once busy streets and shops are empty, activities are cancelled and you may not even be going to work. One thing that the virus has not stopped is pain...
Meet the new face of PYTI, Living Well Institute and all the new programs we have to offer. I am excited to announce our new website, new name, new look, new patient care services, and new programs! the new face of PYTI - Living Well Institute Why make the change? The...
Sleep Isn’t Optional About ⅓ of our life is spent sleeping. We spend so much time trying to enjoy our waking lives, it makes sense to support our daytime quality of life by getting the best sleep possible. Sleep is necessary for growth and repair. Research tells...