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In honor of Hand Therapy Awareness Week 2023, we are sharing one of our #ThrowbackThursday stories. Summer 2019, Axes Certified Hand Therapist, Julie Freiner, traveled to Honduras with a St. Louis based surgeon to offer her rehabilitation expertise to underprivileged locals in the area post surgery.  A medical missionary….. what do think of when you...Read More

“Together, we can save a life.” At Axes Physical Therapy, our mission has always been to improve the lives of those we serve. We believe in fostering a community that cares for one another, which is why we are excited to announce our 2nd Annual Axes Blood Drive. This event is a powerful opportunity for...Read More

In today’s fast-paced world, finding effective ways to enhance physical therapy outcomes is essential – and getting outside is one way to get the most out of your therapy! While physical therapy is primarily associated with clinical settings, integrating outdoor activities such as walking, hiking or trail running can be a powerful complement to traditional...Read More

 We proudly celebrate the milestone of Axes Physical Therapy reaching its 7-year company anniversary as of May 2023.  As a small, locally owned and operated business ran by physical therapists, our success and growth would not have been possible without the unwavering support of the community members, clients, patients, employees, and their family members...Read More

  EMBRACING ABILITIES THROUGH ENRICHING EXPERIENCES.   Axes is a small, locally owned and operated physical therapy company serving our communities in the Greater St. Louis Missouri and Illinois area. We’re fortunate to be able to offer our services at 18 locations, with the mission to help as many people as possible. Our profession is all about...Read More

Occupational Therapy (OT) Month designated to recognize the important role that occupational therapy plays in promoting health and well-being, so we are exploring a few of the many facets of this dynamic profession. Axes Physical Therapy is celebrating Occupational Therapy Month, and we are honored to share insights from three of our passionate occupational therapists: Mackenzie...Read More

As Axes Physical Therapy in St. Louis celebrates Occupational Therapy Month, it’s important to acknowledge the incredible work done by occupational therapists in our community and across the globe. Occupational therapists (OTs) are healthcare professionals who assist individuals in achieving optimal levels of functioning, independence, and satisfaction in their daily lives. OTs help people with...Read More

Athletic Trainers are health care providers responsible for student athlete safety. Athletic Trainers collaborate with doctors to provide emergency and follow-up care and develop injury prevention and treatment programs for injured athletes. However, only 40% of secondary schools in Missouri have full access to an athletic trainer. Axes made it a mission to ensure that proper athletic...Read More

A safety net with no strings attached – since 1959. Axes is a small, locally owned and operated physical therapy company serving our communities in the Greater St. Louis Missouri and Illinois area. We’re fortunate to be able to offer our services at 18 locations, with the mission to help as many people as possible....Read More

On your first day of physical therapy, your physical therapist will likely give you a routine of a few exercises to do at home. Now, if you’re anything like me you may think, “UGH! Why do I have to bother doing MORE exercises at home?” Coming into the physical therapy clinic is just part of...Read More