Athlete

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  Train Like An Athlete

  November 12, 2025

  As a young physical therapist, I’ve observed a growing interest in resistance training among younger individuals. It’s inspiring to see so many young Americans embracing their health—whether they’re striving to achieve personal records, improve their BMI, or simply build confidence. Throughout my early career, I’ve often heard older patients remark, “You’re training me like an […]

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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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  Overhead Athlete Injury Prevention

  August 6, 2021

  Here at Hulst Jepsen Physical Therapy, we see a lot of overhead athletes who are recovering from an injury and looking to return to their sport. Who is considered to be an overhead athlete? This group includes (but not limited to) baseball, softball, soccer goalkeepers, quarterbacks, volleyball, swimmers, tennis, shotput/discus throwers, and CrossFit athletes. This […]

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  What can a Physical Therapist offer a CrossFit athlete?

  March 3, 2020

  CrossFit has become more than a fad within the fitness industry. This rapidly growing form of fitness spans across the globe with over 15,000 CrossFit affiliated gyms worldwide, and 49 of them located in Michigan! The rate of injury within CrossFit has been proven to be the same as or less than during participation in […]