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Return to Running After a Winter Off
April 2, 2025
Do you consider yourself a “fair weather” runner? Do you avoid running in the winter because it’s too cold and snowy? Maybe you prefer running in warmer temperatures and sunny skies. As many runners take the winter off and get back into running this spring, here are a few suggestions to help the transition go […]
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Athletic Trainer vs Physical Therapist
March 5, 2025
Myself and a few other clinicians at Hulst Jepsen Physical Therapy had a unique journey in becoming physical therapists. We all became certified athletic trainers before becoming physical therapists. With this combination, we have a unique perspective on treatment for our patients as a dual credentialed clinician. We all have a passion for sports, caring […]
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Milo and Progressive Overloading
February 3, 2025
In the world of fitness, the name Milo of Croton is brought up from time to time. Milo was a Greek Oylpian from the late 6th century BC and is considered to be one of the greatest wrestlers of ancient times. So, why do we still speak of him and his feats over 2600 years […]
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Hulst Jepsen Physical Therapy Expands to Norton Shores
November 25, 2024
Local Physical Therapy Company Opens 23rd Location Hulst Jepsen Physical Therapy Now Open in the Norton Shores Community Norton Shores, MI: Hulst Jepsen Physical Therapy, the leading locally owned physical therapy company in West Michigan, continues to expand. Hulst Jepsen Physical Therapy opened its newest location on October 14th located at 5251 Harvey Street, Suite […]
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Benefits of an Ice Bath
November 14, 2024
“What do you think about ice baths?” This is a question I have been getting quite frequently in the clinic over the last year or so. The popularity of ice baths seems to be on the rise, but what is the science behind this practice? Is this extreme intervention best practiced by professional athletes, or […]
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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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What is a Blaze Pod?
July 11, 2024
One of our favorite tools we like to use at Hulst Jepsen Physical Therapy Grandville is a product called BlazePods. Blaze Pods are electronic discs that light up in random sequences, that respond to touch. Once a BlazePod lights up and is touched, that light will go off and another BlazePod will light up in […]
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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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The Benefits of Walking
May 29, 2024
The first step in getting healthier is often the most difficult one. But what if the first step is just that–taking a step?! While walking may seem like a very simple activity, there are many ways that it can help the health of your whole body, not just your muscles and bones. Walking can help […]