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New Year, New You?
January 20, 2022
New Year, New You? It’s January, again, that time when we all determine that we will do better, exercise more, eat healthier, learn a new skill, and grow as people. I’ve already spent time making my goals for 2022, goals about reading, language learning, and…well, perhaps I’ve already forgotten the others. Good thing I wrote […]
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The New Standard of Postpartum Care
January 6, 2022
The New Standard of Postpartum Care: Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy On average, 3.75 million women give birth in the United States per year, and 100% of them will have some level of injury because of it. Those injuries will be perineal, abdominal, or both. There will be muscle strains, ligamentous sprains, and soft tissue tearing, […]
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Treating Parkinson’s Disease
December 20, 2021
There are nearly 1,000,000 people in the United States diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, and an additional 60,000 people diagnosed this year. Early symptoms include: Hand tremor at rest Small Handwriting Loss of Smell Trouble Moving or Walking Trouble Sleeping Constipation A Soft Voice A Masked Face (serious or angry) Dizziness or Fainting Stooped or Hunched […]
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So, You Want to Be an Athletic Trainer?
November 30, 2021
So, You Want to Be an Athletic Trainer? As a semi-recent graduate (2016) of Central Michigan University’s (CMU) Athletic Training program I would like to shed some light on my experience, what changes are being made to many of the programs across the country, and what the requirements are once you are a Certified Athletic […]
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Why choose PT first?
November 30, 2021
Why a PT Should Be Your Go-to Musculoskeletal Provider Physical therapists are some of the most skilled providers when it comes to musculoskeletal diagnosis and treatment. We truly are musculoskeletal specialists. Physical therapy is a doctoral degree now, and we get an extensive amount of education in school. We are also required to stay up […]
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Hulst Jepsen Physical Therapy Recycles
November 10, 2021
Hulst Jepsen Physical Therapy Recycles In honor of America Recycles Day, let’s take a look at ways Hulst Jepsen Physical Therapy is trying to offset our environmental impact. When I started working here almost 6 years ago, I was in awe of the amount of waste containing recyclable materials we were throwing away at one […]
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Chronic Pain
October 27, 2021
What is nociception? Do I have pain receptors? Why do I hurt? Why is my body producing so much pain? These are all complex questions that have some answers rooted in the word nociception. Nociception’s relationship to pain production is not always straightforward, so let’s unpack some of its complexities. “Nociception is the process by […]
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Elbow Injuries in Throwing Athletes
October 15, 2021
Elbow Injuries in the Throwing Athlete: What You Need to Know Over the years, we have begun to set aside more and more time for sports. With many opportunities to play indoors during the off-season, young throwing athletes spend less time resting their arms after a long season and more time playing year-round in travel […]
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Hulst Jepsen Physical Therapy Opens New Pelvic Rehabilitation Center
October 5, 2021
We’re excited to announce that we opened a second Pelvic Rehabilitation Center on October 5, 2021. Our new clinic is located at 1621 44th Street SW, Suite 300, Wyoming, Michigan. This clinic is right down the road from our traditional clinic in Wyoming and marks 19 convenient locations for Hulst Jepsen Physical Therapy in the […]
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What to Expect at Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
September 16, 2021
Hi, my name is Brooke Case and I am a pelvic floor physical therapist. Treatment for pelvic floor dysfunction may seem daunting. I am here to inform you more about what to expect to help decrease any anxiety and stress that may come with attending that initial appointment and any subsequent visits. I promise it […]