Physical Therapy
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What doctor should I see?
February 18, 2020
As a physical therapist, I get this question about once a week, “So, what doctor should I see for this condition?” It’s a really good question. Just like a lawyer may specialize in real estate, divorce or tax law, many physicians have sub-specialties too. Your surgeon may have done a great job giving you a […]
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Myofascial Release + How it can help YOU!
February 4, 2020
Myofascial Release: What is fascia and how can Physical Therapists help to get you moving? First a little background on what fascia is and what it does for you. Fascia is connective tissue that creates a link between your joints, surrounds your muscles and is integrated into your ligaments and tendons. Fascia allows you to […]
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OCS Certifications help HJPT to provide the best care possible!
August 6, 2019
Hulst Jepsen Physical Therapy is proud to announce that six of our physical therapists have recently passed the Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) examination. What is an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist? The specialist certification program was created by the American Physical Therapy Association to provide recognition for physical therapists with advanced experience, skills, and clinical knowledge in […]
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Who Has Time to Hurt? I Sure Don’t!
June 18, 2019
Most, if not all of us have uttered the words “I don’t have time to______ “ (fill in the blank). Common answers could include nap, cook, read or, my favorite — exercise. A busy lifestyle has become the norm for most. Whether for work, family or pleasure, we all have something that we have to, […]
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How Do I Choose a Physical Therapy Office?
May 7, 2019
Does it matter? Aren’t all therapy offices alike? The short answer is “yes”, it does matter and “no”, they are not all alike. It matters where you go, just like it matters which builder you choose for your home or where you send your children to school. Expertise, cost, accessibility and clinic atmosphere all influence […]
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How I Earn My Patients Trust as a PTA
April 2, 2019
I have been a Physical Therapist Assistant for 21 years, and over the past two decades I have learned what it takes to be successful in an outpatient setting. As a Physical Therapist Assistant, or PTA, I never see a patient for their initial evaluation, and I find that it can be difficult for […]
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Everything Happens for a Reason
January 22, 2019
Nancy Ryan, DPT with her surgeon Dr. Scott Russo in 2018! As a middle school student, I thought I heard the worst news of my life when I was told I needed a back surgery. That news led to an event that would change my life forever. My love for sports (whether watching or playing) […]
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Everybody Squat!
December 18, 2018
The squat is known as the king of exercise, and for good reason, as squatting activates numerous muscles in the body. Stop for a moment and think about the last time you did a squat (and I’m not talking about just for exercise). You probably did at least a partial squat to sit down to […]
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What is the difference between a PT and a PTA?
November 6, 2018
If you’ve spent time in a physical therapy office, you have probably heard the abbreviations PT and PTA used. PT = physical therapist and PTA = physical therapist assistant. You may have been treated by both in an outpatient clinic before, and wondered, “what is the difference?” The biggest difference between PTs and PTAs in […]
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Did You Know that October is National Physical Therapy Month?
October 16, 2018
It’s okay if you didn’t know, as physical therapy shares the month of October with a few delicious items. October is also National Pasta Month, National Pizza Month and National Pickled Peppers Month! We are getting upstaged by lots of delicious foods and causes to be aware of, but if you’ll allow me to […]