Balance

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  Role of Physical Therapy in Individuals with Down Syndrome

  October 7, 2025

  Earlier this year, I had the privilege of working with Charlie. Charlie is a 23-year-old with Down syndrome(DS) who had right hip pain limiting his ability to go on hikes with his family. Normally, I gather information from my patients by asking questions about how long they’ve been experiencing pain, what activities aggravate it, and […]

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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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  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 disease, strengthen bones and muscles, improve balance and reduce your risk of falls, and improve your ability to do everyday activities.1 For those that don’t […]

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  What’s a Physical Therapists Favorite Exercise?

  June 6, 2022

  Hi! I’m Tamara Kas, DPT and I’m a physical therapist at our Grand Rapids City Clinic. If I had to pick my absolute favorite exercise, it would be the SL RDL (Single Leg Romanian Deadlift). Why?-  Because it works SO many different things at the same time and can be used in rehab for several different […]

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  Strengthen your Balance

  April 7, 2020

    “I am fearful. I have a history of falling, and I don’t want to fall ever again.”  Would you believe me if I said you can “strengthen” your balance? Doesn’t seem right, does it? How do you “strengthen” your balance? Balance works just like our muscles. Remember the saying, “If you don’t use it, […]