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

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,...Read More

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...Read More

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...Read More

With some high temperature, high sun weather in our near future, we are all eager to soak up the warm sunshine and increase our vitamin D. Likely, quite a few of us have recently opted to undergo surgical procedures to improve our mobility and function for the coming season. But...Read More

Have you ever noticed in winter weather or cold temperatures that the color changes in your fingers, toes, and/or nose? If it is also accompanied by numbness or a freezing sensation, you may be part of the estimated 8% of people in the United States with Raynaud’s Syndrome.Read More

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...Read More

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...Read More

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...Read More