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Today, February 14, 2019, marks a momentous day for Axes Physical Therapy as we launch our new website. This is a culmination of months of teamwork and coordination.   We recognize that the healthcare system isn’t exactly user friendly at times. And yet, when you’re hurting and in pain, there’s nothing you want more than a...Read More

With the increased use of technology, handwriting is becoming a less preferred method of communication. Ironically, today (1/23) is National Handwriting Day but fewer adults and children are using handwriting as a mode of communication. As a result, hand weakness has also become more prevalent in both youth and adults. As a hand therapist, I...Read More

We are excited to announce that beginning January 7, 2019, our certified hand therapy service offerings will expand to the St. Charles County region with the addition of a highly experienced certified hand therapist. Julie Freiner, OTR/L, CHT received her certification in hand therapy in 2000. For the last 18 years, she’s cared for thousands...Read More

Effective November 26, 2018, Axes Physical Therapy is excited to announce that we will begin offering Certified Hand Therapy services at our Festus, MO location. Jennifer Hoffman, CHT, OTR/L is highly experienced in managing post-surgical conditions, along with acute and chronic injuries, affecting the fingers, hand, wrist and elbow. She will join the team of...Read More

We are pleased to announce the opening of our 8th clinic in Arnold, MO. This facility, conveniently located at Richardson Road and I-55 in the Richardson Crossing shopping plaza, will serve those living and working in northern Jefferson County. Greg Nicholas, MPT, CMPT, will be the clinic director at this new facility. Greg has over...Read More

In honor of October being National Physical Therapy Month, I thought it would be a great time to talk about what physical therapy is and what physical therapists do. The profession of physical therapy has evolved greatly over the years, but the number of people who don’t understand what we do is astounding. It doesn’t...Read More