How can physical therapy benefit me?

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Tech to Physical Therapist Journey

September 3, 2021

Just a tech. That was my expectation when starting my part-time job after graduating with my bachelor’s degree in my pursuit of physical therapy school. Little did I know, Hulst Jepsen Physical Therapy would have a company culture that would make me stick around for my entire journey as a physical therapist. Like most of […]

Concussion Myths

August 23, 2021

With the start of the upcoming school year approaching, so is the beginning of contact sports seasons, such as football and soccer. An influx in sports seasons creates greater susceptibility in sustaining a concussion. These days, most schools and sports programs provide appropriate baseline testing and education, but sometimes the facts regarding concussions are misunderstood. […]

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 […]

Sprains and Strains – What’s the Difference?

July 26, 2021

In my years as an athletic trainer I’ve heard the terms sprain and strain used interchangeably to describe an injury. While the two seem similar, or even the same, they actually mean two entirely different things! A sprain is damage to a ligament that connects bone to bone. These areas make up what we call […]

Temperature Therapy: When to Use Ice vs. Heat

July 8, 2021

Temperature therapy, or therapeutic use of heat or cold, is often the first response we turn to when our bodies are experiencing pain. Treating pain with hot and cold therapy can be extremely effective for a number of different conditions and injuries. Using temperature therapy is a safe self-treatment option that everyone can utilize. The […]