Full Potential Physical Therapy

This week’s is in!

“The therapists have introduced exercises that have strengthened my core and flexibility. They are encouraging and patient.
The front office staff are warm and friendly. Kristi was a wonderful clinician who implemented an good plan. Both Emily and Morgan are excellent in their ability to motivate me to do my homework. -Michael W.”

With a devoted team, results are easy! Let us help you achieve your health goals in 2023 💪

While sciatica can occur in people as young as 20, the most susceptible range of people are men in between the ages of 30-50. There’s no one reason for why sciatica occurs, but some of the things that put you at risk for sciatica are prolonged sitting, a history of heavy lifting, driving for extended periods of time, carrying heavy loads, obesity, diabetes, herniated discs, and bone spurs.

If you’ve been feeling pain in your lower back, buttocks, or down your leg, it could be sciatica! Make an appointment with us at Full Potential and get evaluated by a professional. Pain is never normal!

Many people use medications like anti-inflammatories to minimize their discomfort. However, these medications do have potential side effects, so it can be helpful to find other ways to relieve your pain. Physical therapy may be the solution you are looking for.

Did you make a New Years resolution hoping to try and transform your life? How is it going?

We’re here to encourage you to keep on keeping on! Make this year your healthiest yet 💪

“It was pleasant and helpful. Great staff with a positive attitude towards achieving clients goal. -Bill B.”

Have you left a Google review? Your reviews can help other prospective patients make the decision to invest in physical therapy! By leaving a review on what YOU thought about the clinic, staff, and over all physical therapy process, you can inspire someone else to get the help they need.

Sciatica pain is caused by an irritation, inflammation, pinching or compression of a nerve in the lower back. The most common cause is a herniated or slipped disk that causes pressure on the nerve root, but other causes could include arthritis in the spine, injuries to the spine or back, osteoarthritis, or lifestyle.

With a physical therapist, you can get relief from current sciatica, or learn how to prevent it from occurring in the future. Call our office or go online to schedule an appointment today!

It doesn’t matter how quickly you’re making progress, what matters is that you’re making it! Don’t be discouraged when you don’t see or feel immediate results. Good (sustainable) things take time! 🌱

We’ve got a great review to share that highlights one of our excellent doctors!

I haven’t been this excited about the results from PT in a long time. Dr Luke VanderZouwen is an outstanding provider and he is a PT professional who, when he works with you, is working towards is reducing your immediate pain and he has a long term goal of increasing your level of fitness and good health. Luke is one of the nicest persons I have ever had the good fortune to know. Luke has treated me three times, rehab on a rotator cuff repair, one other injury and most recently an injury to my hip and low back. Luke is helping me regain strength and good health to several areas. He’s fantastic. Luke is helping me regain a level of fitness. I cannot praise Luke enough for the track he’s put me on towards fitness and good health. -William V.

Sometimes the only thing you need to get results is an educated professional to partner with you on your journey. Call our office to see how one of our staff members can help you reach your goals!

Our latest is in!

“I have had shoulder pain for 2 years. It is almost gone after 2 months of physical therapy. I have learned skills to keep it strong.

The clinic is clean, organized, and punctual. Reminders of appointments are helpful.“

While there isn’t yet a cure for Alzheimers, there are some treatments proven to help. Physical therapy is one of them! The integration of exercise can help you maintain your memory and assist with patient ability to perform activities of daily living.

Is your child gearing up to play fall sports? We strongly encourage student athletes preparing for fall sports such as cross country running, football, and soccer, to visit one of our skilled physical therapists.

While the profession of physical therapy originated around WWI, the practice of physical therapy is seen as early as 460 BC.

Physicians like Galen and Hippocrates (yes, THAT Hippocrates 🤣) advocated massage, manual therapy techniques, and hydrotherapy to treat patients. Hippocrates even studied anatomy thoroughly in order to master these practices!

Whether you’re rehabilitating after an injury, training for an athletic event, or even just making lifestyle changes, it can be easy to get overwhelmed.

Today’s is a reminder for you! The learning curve can seem steep, but with practice and dedication, you’ll make progress in no time 💪

Last month in our newsletter, we covered how the referral process to physical therapy has become more complicated with the consolidation of physician practices into the major hospital systems in our area.
As an independent practice, one of our primary counters to these changes is to help the public know who we are and how we have helped people overcome a pain problem.
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This is where you come in; you are our best resource for educating the public on how we can help them. They, in turn, can communicate to their doctor on where they want to go for PT. Competition is a great equalizer in business and supporting small businesses with reviews helps us compete. And, we only exist because of results so we work hard to make our patients better. Everyone wins!
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To leave a review, just search “physical therapy near me” and Full Potential will come up. Click on our business page and hit “review” and you’ve got it!

There are millions of people who live with arthritis, and it is no secret that it can limit your life. Fortunately, participating in regular physical therapy treatments can help manage your arthritis pain and reduce your symptoms.

Results require consistency! Being disciplined about your routines and exercises will give you the results that last 💪

“I'm not exaggerating when I say that BJ and Emily had just about as much of an impact on my quality of life and symptom amelioration as the surgeon who replaced my hip. I believe I couldn't have done one without the other. Physical therapy is an investment in the rest of my life and longevity of my surgery/implant that I am happy to make. I sing Full Potential's praises to anyone who will listen. If you live anywhere near Holland, this is the place to go. Thank you!! 💙💙”

What a great review! If you’re looking to invest in your future, contact us to see how we can help! (616) 537-2837

Happy ! We’ll be sharing some of our favorite PT facts this month to celebrate 🥳

Did you know women were the first physical therapists in the US?
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While physical therapy techniques and sciences have been documented as early as 300 B.C., the first “official” physical therapists in the US were women!
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The need for physical therapy rose during WWI. Soldiers would be injured and need to return to battle, creating a demand for effective rehabilitation. Female civilian employees trained to rehabilitate the troops through physical education, “military” massage, and muscle re-education, and became the first physical therapists in the US!
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Eventually forming a unit over 2,000 members strong, they worked with the medical corps in the US and overseas. We’re thankful to these women for implementing the practice of PT in the US, and for how many lives PT has changed since then!

"My condition improved a lot with physical therapy. Full Potential helped me learn how to strengthen my back and trust that I can get better."

Sometimes trust that you can get better IS the key piece to success! Schedule with us and learn how to get started on your road to recovery 💪

Headaches may not seem like something physical therapy can help with, but physical therapy is proven to be very effective for treating all kinds of headaches!

There are two main ways for PT to help headaches: by addressing injuries to the muscles, nerves, tendons, joints, cartilage, and spinal discs OR by addressing posture and inner ear related balance issues.

Let us help you get to the bottom of your headaches! Call today to schedule an appointment with one of our therapists trained in treating headaches ☎️ (616) 537-2837

Build your own success! Whatever your goals, dreams, or worries are, you can start preparing by owning today. Take time out of your day to invest in your future, and you'll find yourself living the life you dream!

This review pairs perfectly with this month's headache series!

"I love Full Potential. I was having some headache issues so my Doctor referred me to Full Potential. I was really skeptical. How can physical therapy help a headache? It was wonderful. The therapist just touched all the sore spots just by feel and measured my range of motion and give me exercises to work on. in just a couple of weeks I was "cured". Full range of motion everywhere and best of all no headaches!"

Physical therapy IS effective for treating headaches. If you've struggled with reoccurring headaches call our office and find out how we can help!

Physical therapy has been known to help alleviate stress-related headaches, in even chronic cases. Methods such as manual therapy, and relaxation techniques to relieve pain

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Headaches are classified in two categories: primary and secondary.

A primary headache is when the headaches itself is the main problem (such as migraines, tension headaches, or cluster headaches). The majority of headaches experienced are primary headaches!

A secondary headache is caused by another condition that triggers pain-sensitive areas in the neck and head. They are less common than primary headaches, but are often more serious.

We've got another 5 star review! ⭐ Your reviews make a difference, have you left one yet?

"My therapy was a good experience for me over the past few weeks. I've never done therapy before and am very pleased with my results as I've ended my sessions. Everyone was always so friendly and welcoming each week and my therapist did a great job. I would recommend Full Potential to anyone who needs therapy."

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Is pain preventing you from participating in the activities you love? Physical therapy is a natural and safe pain-relieving and mobility-improving treatment. Contact us today

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Headaches are very common! And they have some staggering statistics (especially for women 💆‍♀️).

While 5% of the adult population experience headaches daily, women are more prone to them than men. Over half of women are affected by tension headaches, as opposed to one third of men. Migraines are also 3 times more common in women!

Living with headaches can be extremely frustrating, as they can wreak havoc on your comfort, productivity, and concentration. Physical therapy can help! PT for headaches has been proven to be an effective treatment method.

Call today to see how we can help you beat the stats on headaches!

One of the hardest parts of any journey is sticking to it! When you're searching for results, consistency is key, but it can be hard to maintain when "real life" gets busy 📆

Having a team to back you up and keep you on track is essential! At Full Potential, we partner WITH you to give you the support you need, so you can be motivated to stay consistent on your journey and get results 💪

If you've ever doubted that physical therapy can be effective, this review is for you! ⬇️

"Several years ago, I met with a hand surgeon to inquire about basal thumb joint surgery to relieve some increasing pain in my hand due to overuse at work. When he showed me the X-ray, he said he was dumbfounded that I was functioning at all - with the levels of calcification and arthritis I had in that joint, there should have been no flexibility, and constant excruciating pain. That's when I realized what an incredible, positive difference Full Potential's physical therapy had been making - giving me years of non-invasive relief! Thank you, Vince and ALL your great staff! -Marilu A."