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Although the game of pickleball has been around since 1965, it is now one of the fastest growing sports around.  Indoor and outdoor courts are popping up in cities and towns everywhere, with several within a stone’s throw of our Axes clinic in Festus.  Over the past few years, we have been hearing more about...Read More

Today marks an exciting day for Axes Physical Therapy! We’d like to announce that Bruce Watson, MS, PT has joined our team. His addition brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to our organization as we continue to expand. Bruce graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with his degree in physical therapy in 1997....Read More

To wrap up Occupational Therapy Month, we’re announcing that we will begin offering certified hand therapy services in South County beginning on April 22, 2019. To schedule an appointment, contact us directly or request an appointment online. Certified Hand Therapists are highly trained specialists in the management and treatment of a wide array of upper...Read More

We are thrilled to announce the addition of Brian Freund, DPT, CMPT, TPS, MBA to the Axes Family! Brian is a native of St. Charles County and he will begin seeing patients this week in St. Peters, MO. Brian attended undergraduate and graduate school at Rockhurst University in Kansas City, MO where he received his...Read More

We are pleased to announce the Grand Opening of our 9th clinic in Union, MO! Mike Faris, PT, CMPT, will direct the clinic. Mike is a physical therapist with nearly 20 years of experience, with specialization in the management of orthopedic, sports, work-related and post-surgical conditions. Whether you’ve been injured at work or on the...Read More

Do you sit behind a desk for hours at a time? If so, you don’t have to suffer through neck aches, back pain, sore wrists and numb fingertips! Proper office ergonomics can help reduce stress and strain on joints, allowing you to make it through your work day pain-free and productive. Ergonomics is a scientific...Read More

March Madness has come to it’s conclusion and it was a great tournament this year. It’s always amazing to see how these players bodies can withstand months of practice and intense games, while my knees hurt after playing a little one-on-one with my husband and kids. There’s an explanation behind it and, the good news,...Read More

The saying goes, “April showers bring May flowers.” As an avid gardener, I look forward to April as the warmer spring weather leads to flowering dogwoods, the beautiful pink blooms of the redbud trees, cheery yellow daffodils popping up, and the return of hummingbirds. I also love April because it brings Cadbury Eggs, chocolate bunnies,...Read More

With the warmer days comes more outside activities and the need to start working in the yard again after a long break. Many of us find ourselves cleaning up the winter yard debris that has collected over the past several months.  Here are some helpful hints to protect your hands and arms as you prepare...Read More

Occupational Therapy (OT) began just over 100 years ago when US soldiers returned from World War I with injuries that kept them from performing daily activities. OT’s (or rehabilitation aides as they were first called) began helping soldiers return to a more normal way of life through activity-based rehabilitation. We have come a long way...Read More