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Evolving Physical Therapy: Let’s Ditch the “Home Exercise Program”

Evolving Physical Therapy: Let’s Ditch the “Home Exercise Program”

by Ginger Garner PT, DPT, ATC-Ret We are long overdue in the physical therapy profession to ditch the phrase “home exercise program.” Give me 3 minutes and I will explain why and how. As therapists we play a vital role in helping folks navigate vulnerable and distressing situations. We don’t often consider the obvious –…

Sleep Better Using Medical Therapeutic Yoga and Integrative Lifestyle Medicine Perspective

Sleep Better Using Medical Therapeutic Yoga and Integrative Lifestyle Medicine Perspective

By Dr. KC Coninx PT, DPTCertifications: COMT, PYT Learn how Yoga and Ayurveda can effectively and dramatically improve your sleep! It is probably safe to assume that you already know how important sleep is if health is a priority for you and your patients. Better sleep leads to less pain, improved blood glucose levels, reduced…

Top Tips for Avoiding Burnout

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 wife Mother of 3 amazing sons, ages 15, 13, and 10 Owner of 2 small businesses Integrative & Lifestyle Medicine nerd Author Activist and…

How Integrative & Lifestyle Medicine Can Help You During the Pandemic & Beyond

How Integrative & Lifestyle Medicine Can Help You During the Pandemic & Beyond

What is Integrative Lifestyle Medicine (ILM)? ILM is the practice of Integrative & Lifestyle Medicine together in rehab and wellness practice. The five facets of Lifestyle Medicine are found in the graphics below and include: Sleep Nutrition Stress Management Movement Environmental Influences Integrative Medicine at Living Well Institute is defined through the lens of Yoga…

Self-Care for Working Moms

Self-Care for Working Moms

B.C. – Before Children. Oh those were the days. Before children. When I could sleep in on weekends, nap or read a book on a Sunday, journal or meditate in a quiet, tidy room with the right music playing, and do all the yoga, walking, Pilates, swimming, and general activity I wanted. I could eat…