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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

Axes Gives Back: Supporting Colton’s Cause 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 fundamental reason that our organization exists, it was important to...Read More

If you’re like most people, stretching is one of those things you know you should do, but it’s easy to skip. Maybe it doesn’t feel like a workout, or maybe life just gets in the way. But here’s the truth: whether you’re recovering from an injury, chasing after your kids, or just want to feel...Read More

As the weather warms up, young athletes in the Greater St. Louis area eagerly return to the baseball and softball fields. While this is an exciting time, it’s crucial to be aware of common injuries that can affect young players, particularly those impacting the shoulder and elbow. Understanding these injuries, their causes, and prevention strategies...Read More

Winter weather is here in St. Louis, and if you’ve stepped outside lately, you know the sidewalks, driveways, and parking lots are a slippery mess. With the winter storm hitting the Greater STL area, we’re all at a higher risk of slips, falls, and injuries. At Axes Physical Therapy, we see an increase in ankle...Read More