So many of you have asked over the years. How in the h** did you get back in shape after THREE BABIES. I quickly correct them – you mean THREE BABIES with very LARGE heads? And no pain meds? Well, I’m glad you ask. This post originally ran after I had recently given birth to…
Testimonial from Dr. Caroline Withall When I decided to write about progress of my hip arthroscopy rehab, I promised to be truthful and real about my experiences. Without a doubt, this last month has been exceptionally tough, particularly mentally. As ever, there have been more of the extreme highs and lows that really do seem…
If you missed the last blog, read that here by Dr. Caroline Withall This month I want to highlight the importance of appreciating your progress, even when it feels like there are raging storms at sea blowing you right off course – yes, I’m continuing with the nautical analogies as I find them rather apt! …
We don’t always get a chance to hear a first hand account of what it’s like to be a patient in physical therapy. We have a patient who is happy to document and share her experience and progress in real time after traveling a long distance to work with Dr. Ginger Garner. If you need…
by Dr. Ginger Garner PT, DPT, ATC-Ret What is estrogen dominance? Estrogen dominance sounds like a strange term, especially to those of you who may be peri- meno- or postmenopausal. How can you have too much estrogen if a lab and your symptoms indicate you are estrogen deficient? Well, here’s how… Being estrogen dominant doesn’t…
Mental health is a hot topic in our world today. And work-life balance can make or break nurturing it – as well as cultivating happiness. In a society that tells us that our value is decided on our productivity and net worth, we have to decide how we value ourselves. It can be hard to…
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 –…
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: Here are a few ways to start recalibrating your New Year feelings and thoughts Creating a Template for Your Word…
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, sexual function or a urology issue. For…
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 diagnostic steroid injection of the hip is to help…
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? SING….
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 Healthcare? Here’s our short story as Dr. Ginger Garner…