#PTonICE Podcast Episode 1973 - Treat ecosystems, not body parts
Oct 15, 2025
Dr. Lindsey Hughey, a physical therapist and leader in Extremity Management, dives into the importance of a holistic approach to health. She introduces the 'MEDS' framework—Movement, Education, Diet, Sleep—emphasizing that high irritability injuries require addressing the patient's entire ecosystem. Lindsey shares practical mindfulness tools and discusses how tailored physical activity can aid recovery. She also highlights the significance of nutrition for different conditions and encourages clinicians to embrace these strategies for their well-being and patient care.
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Local Coffee Shop Creates Welcoming Space
- Dr. Hughey describes Little Goat coffee as special because of the people, space, and daily bean roasting.
- She notes it's catty-cornered to Starbucks and still draws long lines for atmosphere and quality.
Treat The Ecosystem Not Body Parts
- Treat the whole human ecosystem, not isolated body parts, to improve healing outcomes.
- The MEDS framework (Mindfulness, Exercise, Diet, Sleep) helps clinicians address that ecosystem systematically.
Make Mindfulness Practical And Individual
- Use brief, accessible mindfulness tools to downregulate sympathetic arousal and restore patient control.
- Offer options (breath work, green space, music, fishing) and retest movement after calming the system.
