Did you know that hip labral injuries are on the rise? Tears can be a major source of pelvic and back pain, and early intervention can mean the difference between a repair and a hip replacement. Dr. Ginger Garner presents Differential Diagnosis & Integrative Management of the Hip at Roper Physical Therapy, Charlotte, NC this November. You will learn the fundamentals of integrated … [Read more...] about Differential Diagnosis and Integrative Management of the Hip – Charlotte, NC
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Is W Sitting Good or Bad for Kids? (Hint: Hip Preservation Starts in Childhood)
Parents, caregivers, teachers, and loved ones of children, this post is for you. You can have a remarkable impact on a child’s hip health. Having a basic knowledge about pediatric anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics can help prevent injury or malformation of a child’s legs. Because a child’s bones are considered “soft,” which means the epiphyseal plates have not yet closed (which happens … [Read more...] about Is W Sitting Good or Bad for Kids? (Hint: Hip Preservation Starts in Childhood)
New Moms Have Higher Risk for Hip Labral Tears
Pictured with my third son, 1 day old, and what I would later learn was a hip labral tear & a host of hip damage that stemmed from the birth. ©2014. Ginger Garner. All rights reserved. I remember the exact moment of excruciating pain when the well-meaning L&D nurse cranked back on my leg. I told her it hurt worse, but she misunderstood me. And she kept cranking. The pain was unbearable. … [Read more...] about New Moms Have Higher Risk for Hip Labral Tears
Hitting My (New) Stride: Day 50+ (Week 7, Post 14)
If you haven’t been following the entire series, get it here: Post 1 – https://gingergarner.com/resurfacing-hip-labral-surgery-post-1/Post 2 – https://gingergarner.com/hip-labrum-postsurgical-musings-post-2-2/Post 3 – https://gingergarner.com/post-surgical-musings-days-4-5-post-3/Post 4 – https://gingergarner.com/hip-labrum-postoperative-rehab-day-6-post-4/Post 5 … [Read more...] about Hitting My (New) Stride: Day 50+ (Week 7, Post 14)
Protect Your Happy Place: Where Stress is Positive & Your Core is Strong
Protect Your Happy Place: Where Stress is Positive & Your Core is Strong In this post I am introducing a concept called The Pressure System. The Pressure System is a A “3D Approach” to Protecting Your Happy Place, which means a place where you are resilient, have a strong core and low back, and you can slay stress like a champion. The science of stress is clear. Stress is a bear. But while … [Read more...] about Protect Your Happy Place: Where Stress is Positive & Your Core is Strong
Day 48 (Week 6+): First Time 1 Crutch Walk, Why I Chose Hip Arthroscopy, & What Does A Made Bed Have To Do With Progress? (Post 13)
If you haven’t been following the entire series, get it here: Post 1 – https://gingergarner.com/resurfacing-hip-labral-surgery-post-1/ Post 2 – https://gingergarner.com/hip-labrum-postsurgical-musings-post-2-2/ Post 3 – https://gingergarner.com/post-surgical-musings-days-4-5-post-3/ Post 4 – https://gingergarner.com/hip-labrum-postoperative-rehab-day-6-post-4/ Post 5 – … [Read more...] about Day 48 (Week 6+): First Time 1 Crutch Walk, Why I Chose Hip Arthroscopy, & What Does A Made Bed Have To Do With Progress? (Post 13)
Yoga for New Moms: Breastfeeding & Caregiving
Yoga for New Moms: Breastfeeding & Caregiving Did you know that in a study of 500 first time moms followed for 3 months after birth, 92% of them reported issues and concerns with breastfeeding? The study concluded that all mothers need support after hospital discharge, and yet, most do not receive it in the US. That isn’t all. Common postpartum concerns include issues with back pain, … [Read more...] about Yoga for New Moms: Breastfeeding & Caregiving
Day 47 (Week 6): Snarky Psoas Shutdown & the Importance of Social Support (Post 12)
Day 47 (Week 6): Snarky Psoas Shutdown & the Importance of Social Support (Post 12) If you haven’t been following the entire series, get it here: Post 1 – https://gingergarner.com/resurfacing-hip-labral-surgery-post-1/ Post 2 – https://gingergarner.com/hip-labrum-postsurgical-musings-post-2-2/ Post 3 – https://gingergarner.com/post-surgical-musings-days-4-5-post-3/ Post 4 – … [Read more...] about Day 47 (Week 6): Snarky Psoas Shutdown & the Importance of Social Support (Post 12)
Downward Facing Dog: Not A Beginner Pose
Downward Facing Dog: Not A Beginner Pose Downward facing dog is perhaps the most commonly used (and abused) yoga posture. That makes the chance of overuse injury in this pose pretty high, especially from my vantage point as a licensed clinician who has both studied and practiced yoga for more than 25 years and taught thousands of people and practitioners. I’ve also spent far too much … [Read more...] about Downward Facing Dog: Not A Beginner Pose
Day 40 (5+ weeks): Sharp Shooting – Dry Needling Begins (Post 11)
If you haven’t been following the entire series, get it here: Post 1 - https://gingergarner.com/resurfacing-hip-labral-surgery-post-1/ Post 2 - https://gingergarner.com/hip-labrum-postsurgical-musings-post-2-2/ Post 3 - https://gingergarner.com/post-surgical-musings-days-4-5-post-3/ Post 4 - https://gingergarner.com/hip-labrum-postoperative-rehab-day-6-post-4/ Post 5 - … [Read more...] about Day 40 (5+ weeks): Sharp Shooting – Dry Needling Begins (Post 11)
