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....
Nearly 10 years ago I made a decision to STOP making resolutions. I simply decided to just say no to new years resolutions. Here’s what I found to be true about making resolutions… Making resolutions: can often serve to frustrate you, instead of motivating you can...
Have you ever considered the voice as a biomarker of your health? In this post I'll address how to find your voice to improve your health. For example, when you think of pelvic health, what comes to mind? Maybe obvious things like annual ob/gyn visits or for them,...
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...
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...