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Are Stretching Exercises Really Helpful?
October 2, 2018
Yes, in a nutshell, stretching exercises can be helpful. In fact maintaining some simple stretching exercises decade to decade as we age can really help keep us moving more easily and more safely. Losing some of our joint mobility as we age contributes to having more difficulty getting around and can increase our risk for […]
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Creating a “Barber Shop” Culture In The Physical Therapy Clinic
September 18, 2018
“Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name. And they’re always glad you came.” Now a Physical Therapy clinic might not be the same environment as portrayed in this theme song for the tv show, Cheers, but its simple message rings true in the culture of each Hulst Jepsen clinic. Now, of […]
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Is Knee Pain Negatively Effecting Your Life?
September 4, 2018
Are you a person that is living day to day with knee pain that is slowly taking you away from the activities you love? Are you considering injections, or even a knee replacement? Have you stopped running, because your knee hurts too badly? Do the stairs make you cringe every time you see them? […]
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Fostering Healthy Athletes to Avoid Injury
August 21, 2018
Do you have children? Do they participate in an organized sport? Have you thought about their chances of injury? The statistics do not sound great. The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine cited that • High school athletes account for an estimated 2 million injuries and 500,000 doctor visits and 30,000 hospitalizations each […]
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How LSVT BIG Could Put Your Life Back In Balance
August 8, 2018
Do you have Parkinson’s Disease; a progressive neurological disorder, balance problems, or do you know someone who does? Is it hard to get out of the house? Do you feel unsteady and unsafe? Do you feel like your world is caving in on you? Do you find that you catch your feet on carpet or […]
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How Do I Heal Faster?
July 17, 2018
When we experience and injury our body has an amazing internal ability to heal. But, most of us wish to speed up the healing process. So, the question becomes, “Can proper rehabilitation and appropriate nutrition decrease healing time and allow a quicker, safer return to normal activity?” In short, yes. Here’s why. First, a quick […]
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Why We Love to Live in the Communities Where We Work
July 3, 2018
Several months ago I had a co-worker ask me if I liked living in the same city that we worked in. She didn’t at the time, but was considering it. The simple answer is yes. I think almost everyone in our company would say that, too. But why? First, a bit of a testimony, […]
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How Physical Therapy Could Help Your Kids Reach Their Full Potential
June 19, 2018
Do you have a kid who isn’t moving right? Do you feel like your child is behind in his or her gross motor skills? Does your infant hold his or her head tilted or turned to one side? Does your child have a problem keeping up with his or her peers in gym class or […]
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Finding the Athlete in All of Us
June 5, 2018
Many patients will ask, “So what’s it like working with professional athletes? Or, “Tell me about your experience with the Cleveland Indians, Villanova Wildcats, or US Soccer.” I think patients want to hear about how glamorous it is, how you use fancy, expensive equipment for rehab, or just want to know how amazing and gifted […]
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How to Set Yourself Up For Success With You Summer Weight Loss Goals
May 15, 2018
The warmer weather is finally setting in here in West Michigan and spring is in the air! The spring weather and the anticipation of summer seems to bring us all a new energy and we are motivated to set new goals or revisit goals we may have set in the past. How many of […]