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As we recognize National Concussion Awareness Day on September 20, 2024, it’s important to remember that concussions are more than just a sports issue—they can happen to anyone at any time. With Miami Dolphins QB, Tua Tagovailoa, recently placed on Injured Reserve after suffering another concussion, the spotlight is back...
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What’s that? Missouri Archery season opens… tomorrow? As many of us are surviving the heat and doldrums of late Summer, lamenting (or celebrating) the return to school, and the impending cold weather of “Winter in the Midwest”… Many of us are also thinking about the excitement of that trophy buck...
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  Beat the Heat: Stay Safe in Midwest’s Summer Summer is here, and with it comes the fun of outdoor activities—school’s out, pools are open, and summer camps and sports are in full swing. But as the temperatures rise across the Midwest, it’s important to stay vigilant about the risks...
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“ATs Are Health Care.” 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....
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As many of us are surviving the heat and doldrums of late Summer, lamenting (or celebrating) the return to school,  and the impending cold weather of “Winter in the Midwest”… Many of us are also thinking about the excitement of that trophy buck – or our first deer – and...
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Studies reveal a notable increase in conditions like heat-related illness, electrolyte imbalances, and dehydration during these extreme summer months, mainly because people may not fully comprehend the life-threatening risks associated with prolonged exposure to high temperatures.  Safeguarding your well-being involves careful consideration of various factors, including the rise in temperature...
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Athletic Training Month 2023 celebrated by Axes Physical Therapy - trainers at Wentzville, MO School District.
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...
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One of the most common injuries of people of all ages is an ankle sprain. A simple misstep is all it takes. An ankle sprain occurs when your foot turns in or out – and causes the ligaments to stretch or tear. Along with that comes pain, swelling, and occasionally...
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National Concussion Awareness Day recently passed, but with all of the recent discussion around Miami Dolphins QB, Tua Tagovailoa – Axes wanted to take some time to reinforce the basics of what to look for when one has sustained a concussion or mTBI (mild Traumatic Brain Injury.) A concussion can...
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As many of us are surviving the heat and doldrums of late Summer, lamenting (or celebrating) the return to school  and the impending cold weather of “Winter in the Midwest”… Many of us are also thinking about the excitement of that trophy buck – or our first deer – and...
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