Health and Wellness
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Breastfeeding Tips & Tricks
April 21, 2023
As you enter into parenthood, there seem to be a million different choices to make. Some of them start early, like will you find out the baby’s gender or wait […]
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How to Become an Athletic Trainer
March 15, 2023
I graduated from Aquinas College back in 2019, which feels like forever ago! Since I began practicing 4 years ago, there have been some changes to athletic training education. The […]
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What is the “right” kind of exercise?
February 20, 2023
It can be confusing to navigate the fitness world, whether you are just embarking upon regular exercise for the first time, or have been an athlete your whole life. Lots […]
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Brain Maps
November 23, 2022
Did you know that our brains have maps of our bodies? There’s a fancy scientific word for them—the homunculus, and these maps have been extensively studied. Each part of your […]
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Endometriosis and the Benefits of Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
November 11, 2022
Can a pelvic floor therapist help women who suffer from Endometriosis? The answer is yes!!! Let’s start with what is endometriosis. Endometriosis is a painful disorder in which tissue, similar […]
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Underrepresented: Making PT More Accessible
October 26, 2022
What fuels my passion and sole existence of being a physical therapist is to make physical therapy more accessible to everyone without exceptions. Despite race, how one identifies, culture, legal […]
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3 Exercises to Add to Your Daily Routine
October 17, 2022
Regular exercise is one of the best things you can do for your overall health. Being physically active can improve your brain health, help manage weight, reduce the risk of […]
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Slow and Steady
September 27, 2022
Recovery and rehabilitation from pain and injuries can be a slow and steady process. Whether it’s in West Michigan or abroad, as a society, we tend to think we need […]
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Best Pickleball Courts in Grand Rapids
September 20, 2022
At Hulst Jepsen Physical Therapy, we treat all ages of pickleball players in Grand Rapids, Michigan. From treating members of the Grand Rapids Pickleball Club with our Return to Sport […]
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5 Exercises for Eliminating Headaches
September 2, 2022
A significant portion of the population suffers from headaches and as Leah Adams, DPT reported in a previous blog, many of them are treatable through physical therapy and exercise. Specifically, […]