Hip Dysplasia, Micro-Instability, and Hypermobility with Dr. Ginger Garner

Host Dr. Libby Hinsley welcomes pelvic and orthopedic rehabilitation expert Dr. Ginger Garner to Zebra Talks to discuss hip pain in hypermobility syndromes, focusing on hip dysplasia, borderline dysplasia, and micro-instability, which commonly coexist with generalized joint hypermobility. Garner cites studies showing over two thirds—and up to 78% in one cohort—of patients with hip dysplasia meet hypermobility criteria, emphasizing screening beyond labral tears and FAI. She describes practical signs and stresses the value of weight-bearing x-rays, manual therapy, and self-treatment tools, and shares her background integrating yoga, public health, and lifestyle medicine.   00:00 Welcome to Zebra Talks 00:35 Meet Dr Ginger Garner 02:28 Why Hips Matter 03:07 Dysplasia and Hypermobility 05:33 What Hip Dysplasia Is 07:00 Quick Screening Clues 10:36 Why Dysplasia Gets Missed 13:17 Stuck Tight Yet Unstable 15:40 Choosing the Right Surgeon 19:01 Imaging Red Flags 20:54 Treatment Phases Overview 22:39 Imaging the Glute Med 25:24 Trauma and Pelvic Floor Findings 26:40 Manual Therapy for Relief 27:46 Imaging Breakthrough 28:36 Manual Therapy Matters 29:54 Rant on Rehab Protocols 32:14 Self Treatment Tools 36:46 Surgery vs Rehab Choices 38:35 Hormones and Systemic Drivers 40:04 Origin Story and Yoga 47:36 Red Flags and Where to Find Help 49:40 Wrap Up and Next Episode