What to Expect During Hand Therapy at Axes Physical Therapy Whether you’ve been referred by a surgeon, are recovering from an injury, or dealing with pain and dysfunction in your arm or hand, starting hand therapy can come with a lot of questions — and sometimes, anxiety. At Axes Physical...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

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

Trouble Gripping or Pinching? It Might Be Basal Joint Pain By Jeff Cowdry, OTR/L, CHT – Axes in Ballwin, MO If you’ve been dealing with nagging pain at the base of your thumb—especially when gripping, pinching, or opening jars—you’re not alone. This type of pain, often caused by basal joint...Read More

Elbow Pain Holding You Back? Here’s What to Know (and What to Do) By Camri Pratt, MOTR/L – Axes in South County (Mehlville, MO) Elbow pain can be surprisingly disruptive — whether you’re on the court playing tennis or pickleball, lifting weights at the gym, or simply doing your job....Read More

What to Expect During Hand Therapy at Axes Physical Therapy Whether you’ve been referred by a surgeon, are recovering from an injury, or dealing with pain and dysfunction in your arm or hand, starting hand therapy can come with a lot of questions — and sometimes, anxiety. At Axes Physical...Read More

June 2-8, 2025 Hand Therapy Week, we’re celebrating the 18 talented and dedicated hand therapists who serve patients across 13 Axes Physical Therapy locations. They are experts in rehabilitation, compassionate caregivers, and champions of restoring movement — from post-operative recovery to complex injuries and chronic conditions. But the impact of...Read More

Rotator Cuff Pain: When to See a Physical Therapist By Daria Klein, PT, DPT, CMPT at Axes in Fenton, MO If you’re asking yourself, “Why does my shoulder hurt when I lift my arm?” or “How do I know if I’ve injured my rotator cuff?” — you’re not alone. Shoulder...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