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The Story of Arie – A Life of Love, Stength,& Joy Axes Gives Back: Honoring Love Like Arie At Axes Physical Therapy, caring for people is more than our profession—it’s our purpose. With 21 locally owned clinics serving the Greater St. Louis region, we restore movement, strength, and independence through physical and occupational therapy. Each...Read More

What to Expect During Hand Therapy at Axes Physical Therapy Whether you’ve been referred by a surgeon, are recovering from an injury, or dealing with pain and dysfunction in your arm or hand, starting hand therapy can come with a lot of questions — and sometimes, anxiety. At Axes Physical Therapy, we want to take...Read More

June 2-8, 2025 Hand Therapy Week, we’re celebrating the 18 talented and dedicated hand therapists who serve patients across 13 Axes Physical Therapy locations. They are experts in rehabilitation, compassionate caregivers, and champions of restoring movement — from post-operative recovery to complex injuries and chronic conditions. But the impact of our hand therapy team goes...Read More

Rotator Cuff Pain: When to See a Physical Therapist By Daria Klein, PT, DPT, CMPT at Axes in Fenton, MO If you’re asking yourself, “Why does my shoulder hurt when I lift my arm?” or “How do I know if I’ve injured my rotator cuff?” — you’re not alone. Shoulder pain, especially related to the...Read More

Axes Gives Back: CHAMP Assistance Dogs CHAMP (Canine Helpers Allow More Possibilities) At Axes Physical Therapy, caring for people doesn’t stop at the clinic door. With 21 locally owned locations across the Greater St. Louis region, we restore movement and independence through physical and occupational therapy. But every month, through the Axes Physical Therapy Foundation, our team also...Read More

How Physical Therapists Can Help Manage Migraines and Vestibular Dysfunction By Jordan Verbanaz at Axes Physical Therapy in Wentzville, MO Blood Flow Restriction Therapy (BFRT) is gaining traction in both sports medicine and physical therapy as a cutting-edge, evidence-based approach to rehabilitation and performance. It allows patients to experience muscle growth and strength gains while...Read More

How Physical Therapists Can Help Manage Migraines and Vestibular Dysfunction By Erin Bauer, PT, DPT at Axes Physical Therapy in St. Peters, MO Millions of people struggle with migraines, a condition that goes far beyond a painful headache. For many, symptoms like dizziness, visual disturbances, light sensitivity, and vertigo are just as debilitating as the...Read More

Travel Smart: How to Stay Pain-Free During Long Car and Plane Rides By Emma Hanger at Axes Physical Therapy in Ballwin As spring turns to summer, many St. Louis-area families and individuals are planning road trips, flights, and extended vacations. Whether you’re heading to the lake, taking a cross-country road trip, or boarding a plane...Read More

Baseball season is back—and for high school and college players across the Greater St. Louis and Southern Illinois areas, that means long practices, competitive games, and lots of throwing. Unfortunately, it also means a higher risk of shoulder and elbow injuries, especially during two critical points in the year: preseason/early spring and late summer/early fall....Read More

Axes Gives Back: Supporting The BackStoppers A safety net with no strings attached – since 1959. At Axes Physical Therapy, we give our patients’ their livelihoods, lifestyles, and abilities back through the service of physical and occupational therapy. But we believe that helping others extends far beyond the clinic walls. Since giving back is the...Read More