Health and Wellness
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Is this normal?
October 22, 2024
Is this normal? How soon can I expect to be back to 100%? Why is this taking so long? These types of worries and questions are very common for patients in physical therapy and they do not always have an easy answer. Whether a patient is coming to physical therapy for post-surgical needs or pain […]
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How to Care for Your Sprained Ankle
August 12, 2024
Sprained Ankle?! Some of us have experienced 1,2 or even 5 ankle sprains in our lives! It is a common injury that occurs when the ligaments that support the ankle stretch beyond their limits. Our ligaments are tough, elastic bands of tissue that stabilize the joint. Causes and Risks Rolling, twisting, or awkwardly turning the […]
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Living Your Life with Chronic Pain
July 25, 2024
What does pain mean? Pain is our body’s alarm system based on the interpretation of threat or danger. The more threatening your nervous system perceives an input or situation, the more pain you will experience. When you put your hand on a hot stove, you feel a brief moment of pain to tell you […]
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Dry Needling – Who, What, Why
June 25, 2024
“You’re a miracle worker.” As a physical therapist, those are the sweetest words you could hear, and thanks to dry needling, many physical therapists at Hulst Jepsen Physical Therapy are in a position to bring that level of pain relief to our patients. When I began my physical therapy (PT) career, I was a skeptic […]
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Benefits of Spending Time Outside
March 11, 2024
Spending time outdoors provides many benefits for the mind and body. As a physical therapist, I preach the importance of maintaining a regular means of exercise to all of my patients. It is important to find a form of exercise that we enjoy and that we can stick with for the long term to see […]
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Is Physical Therapy for Me?
January 15, 2024
It’s a common misconception that physical therapy is only necessary after a serious injury or surgery. Many people believe that if they’re experiencing minor aches and pains, they should simply take some over-the-counter pain relievers and wait for their symptoms to subside on their own. However, this mindset can actually do more harm than good. […]
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Staying Active Safely This Winter
November 24, 2023
The arrival of winter often brings a drop in temperature and a natural inclination to stay indoors, cozy by the fire. However, maintaining an exercise routine during the colder months is not only possible but also beneficial for your physical and mental well-being. Here are some valuable tips to help you stay motivated and exercise […]
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Benefits of Physical Therapy
November 14, 2023
Outpatient physical therapy is a form of rehabilitation that takes place outside of a hospital or medical facility. Instead, patients visit a physical therapy clinic or office to receive treatment for a wide range of conditions and injuries. There are many benefits to physical therapy, including: Convenient Location: We have 22 locations around the West […]
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Trauma Informed Physical Therapy
October 12, 2023
Have you ever experienced something in your life that went tragically wrong or a series of events that didn’t go the way you thought they would? Have you ever experienced something deeply distressing? Something that marked you or affected a season of your life? This, my friends, is called trauma. And you are not alone. […]
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Alter G Treadmill Gets You Moving Again!
July 10, 2023
Are you looking for a way to rehab your lower extremity injury while maintaining an active lifestyle? Look no further than the Alter G treadmill, a revolutionary piece of technology that has been gaining popularity in recent years. In fact, even A-list actor Jeremy Renner has reportedly used the Alter G treadmill to help him […]