Why Does My Ankle Keep Rolling During Sports? If your ankle keeps “giving out” during practices, games, or workouts, you’re not alone. Every spring, we see an increase in ankle injuries across the Greater St. Louis area, Columbia, MO, and Southern Illinois. Sports like soccer, baseball, lacrosse, and track all...Read More

Why Does My Back or Shoulder Hurt After Golf? If you’re finishing a round of golf with back or shoulder pain, you’re not alone. Many golfers across the Greater St. Louis area and Southern Illinois deal with soreness or lingering pain after time on the course, especially during peak golf...Read More

Why Runners Start Feeling Pain This Time of Year As the weather warms up across St. Louis and surrounding areas, more people are getting back into running. It is also one of the most common times we see running-related injuries. Many runners push through pain like shin splints, knee discomfort,...Read More

Understanding Tennis Elbow, Even If You Don’t Play Tennis If you’re noticing pain on the outside of your elbow when you grip, lift, or twist your wrist, you’re not alone. This is one of the most common upper extremity issues we treat at Axes Physical Therapy. This time of year,...Read More

Stretching Benefits: Why It Matters More Than You Think Most people know stretching is “good for you,” but many aren’t sure why. Whether you’re dealing with tight muscles, lingering soreness, or stiffness after sitting all day, stretching plays an important role in keeping your body moving well. In a city...Read More

Back in the Game: Student-Athlete Injury Prevention in St. Louis How parents, coaches, and athletes can work together to reduce injury risk and build healthy habits that last all season. By Sarah Schroeder, MOTR/L, CHT – Axes in Glen Carbon, IL As a new school year begins, student-athletes across the...Read More

ACL Rehab: Getting the Right Treatment Is Crucial for Recovery and Performance By Jeremy Kertz, PT, DPT at Axes in Creve Coeur, MO on Emerson Rd. An ACL tear is one of the most feared injuries for any athlete—whether you’re a competitive player or a weekend warrior. But with the...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...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...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,...Read More