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