2020 has presented many challenges to our health and well-being, both physically and emotionally. This has impacted ALL of us. What we do know is that movement is one of the most effective strategies to improve overall wellness with ZERO side-effects. It has been recently said that “sitting is the...Read More

Caitlyn’s journey began when she was 16 years old when she woke up one morning with a paralyzed wrist and hand. After making a concerned visit to her primary care doctor, she learned that she suffered from a nerve injury. The cause was a complete mystery to her and her...Read More

If you ask me why I got into physical therapy, my answer is easy, to help treat athletes. As a former D1 athlete, helping athletes get back to their sport is something I am very passionate about and why it is so important to me. Sports rehab goes beyond the...Read More

As St. Louis County moves back to more strict restrictions in the wake of COVID-19, we are confident in our protocols that have been in place since the start of the pandemic to keep our doors open.Read More

Axes Physical Therapy is pleased to announce the opening of it’s newest location in Affton, MO on November 10, 2020. Located centrally within the densely populated region 15 minutes southwest of downtown St. Louis, the clinic and it’s expert staff will serve the surrounding communities of Affton, St. Louis City,...Read More

Unfortunately, it’s a common scenario…   Busy physical therapist in an outpatient setting   Multiple therapists at each location and between locations   Patient arrives for their initial evaluation…sees “therapist A”   On second visit, patient arrives and finds out they’re scheduled with “therapist B”   On third visit, patient arrives and finds out they’re...Read More

Movement. Is. Medicine.  In line with our theme for National Physical Therapy Month 2020, let’s discuss WHO benefits from physical therapy. The easy answer is that everyone could benefit from some movement progression and exercise… so, I guess my work here is done. Thanks for reading!  I’m kidding, but only...Read More

Axes Physical Therapy is pleased to announce that we are opening our 12th full-service physical therapy clinic in the sought-after central corridor in early November 2020. This brand new facility will serve those living and working in multiple communities such as Shrewsbury, MO, Webster Groves, MO, Affton, MO, Marlborough, MO,...Read More

“Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do.” – Steve Jobs Our physical therapists at...Read More

“Where there is no movement, there is pain.” Lower back pain (LBP) is the most common cause of disability and lost work time among working-age adults in industrialized countries (1,3). In addition, it is the most common condition seen by a physical therapist. LBP is the second most common reason...Read More