Physical Therapy
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What Does OCS Stand For?
December 8, 2025
As you scroll through your healthcare practitioner’s biographies, have you ever wondered what the letters behind their name mean? I recently studied and passed an exam to become a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS). We currently have 13 physical therapists on staff at Hulst Jepsen Physical Therapy who have an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist certification, […]
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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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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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How to Safely Begin or Return to Running at Any Age
August 20, 2025
Running is a rewarding form of exercise at any age, and it’s never too late to start or return. Whether you’re in your 20s or 60s, with the right approach and some patience, you can gradually build tolerance and safely return to running. This guide outlines evidence-based practices for returning to running, the importance of […]
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Continuity of Care
August 6, 2025
Why Continuity of Care Matters The world of physical therapy is an evolving field of work, just like so many others out there. Like most things in life, this is both positive and negative. I think we would all agree that change typically means progress, leading us down paths of learning, growing, and hopefully becoming […]
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Body Mechanics and Tips For Yardwork
June 11, 2025
It’s that time of year again – it looks like Old Man Winter has released his grip on the West Coast of Michigan, and spring is here! As the snow melts away to reveal all the landscaping and yard work projects that have been waiting for us the past few months, we want to remind […]
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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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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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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 […]