Treating Torticollis–Looking Beyond the Neck for Better Results
By Jamie Kloss, DPTApexNetwork Physical Therapy Torticollis is a common pediatric musculoskeletal condition characterized by altered head posture at or shortly after birth. This condition often involves the sternocleidomastoid muscle but can also be due to other non-muscular cases. In general, there are three categories of torticollis. These include: 1) STM = a mass/tumor in […]
Treat the Shoulder Complex: Advances in Conservative and Post-Op Management
By Jamie Kloss, DPTApexNetwork Physical Therapy Physical therapist frequently treat patient’s with shoulder pain, injuries, and/or post-surgical. The shoulder joint is the most unstable joint in the human body; therefore, predisposing it to cause pain or problems for the active individual. Some common issues that can occur in the shoulder joint include subacromial impingement, anterior […]
Amanda Kingery, PTA, CCEE Completes Three Continuing Education Classes
ApexNetwork Physical Therapy Glen Carbon North, IL Clinic Amanda Kingery, PTA, CCCE, from the Glen Carbon North, IL, clinic recently completed three continuing education classes. Designing Effective Sport-specific Rehab Programs will help Amanda and the Glen Carbon North staff develop and establish proper exercises for general and post-operative rehabilitation plans in helping athletes find the […]
Do you have to experience pain to attend outpatient physical therapy?
By Dustin Richert, PT, Clinic ManagerApexNetwork Physical Therapy – Bethalto, IL Clinic A common misconception is that you have to be experiencing pain to attend Physical Therapy. While most individuals attending Outpatient Physical Therapy are experiencing pain from an acute injury, surgery, or from a chronic condition, you do not have to be experiencing pain […]
What does your shoe crease tell you?
By Shane Recer, DPT, CSCS, Clinic ManagerApexNetwork Physical Therapy – Granite City, IL Over 20% of the adult population experiences foot pain on a weekly basis that limits their ability to perform daily functions. Unfortunately, there are numerous conditions that may affect our feet and the ability to walk or run pain-free. When examining the […]
Blood Flow Restriction
By Drew Yanker, DPT, PT, Clinic ManagerApexNetwork Physical Therapy – Frontenac, MO Clinic Blood flow restriction therapy is a relatively new technique used to maximize strength and hypertrophy (muscle growth) gains during exercise. The technique incorporates a tourniquet which is applied to the area of focus with a personalized measure of pressure. The use of […]
Perspectives on Pain
By Jeff Cowdry, OT, CHTApexNetwork Physical Therapy – Ballwin, MO Clinic If I were to choose between pain and nothing, I would choose pain.—William Faulkner Since the majority of people coming to ApexNetwork Physical Therapy have pain of some kind, I thought it would be good to explore several perspectives on pain. Much of what […]
Shoulder Impingement
By Rob Blumberg, PT, Clinic ManagerApexNetwork Physical Therapy – Freeburg, IL Clinic One of the most common shoulder injuries requiring physical therapy intervention is shoulder impingement syndrome. Patients with shoulder impingement may present with variable pain including at the front, side, or back of the affected shoulder joint, depending on pathology. Pain provocative movements usually […]
DorsaVi Wearable Technology
By Andrew O’Donnell, DPT, Clinic ManagerApexNetwork Physical Therapy – Ballwin, MO Clinic Wearable sensor technology has revolutionized the fitness industry with real-time feedback for athletes of all ability levels. First, it was digital pedometers, then it was heart rate assessment. Now it is specialized to sport such as swing analysis in golf. Here at ApexNetwork […]
5 Simple Exercises to Keep the Elbow/Shoulder Strong for Throwing Athletes That Can Be Done With a Soup Can
By Ryan Lampe, PT, Regional ManagerApexNetwork Physical Therapy – Breese, IL Clinic Many shoulder and elbow injuries with kids today result from weak muscles in each specific joint. Many kids today are throwing too much, and not doing enough maintenance/strengthening exercises on their shoulder and elbow. Today’s coaches are doing a much better job with limiting the number of pitches […]
