Marathon: Picking the right SHOES
Invest in well-fitted running shoes. Running shoes are not everyday sneakers, and they are specifically designed to support your specific foot type and training load. I recommend starting by going to a local running store to get the best fit, selection, and advice for your specific needs. Most consultants at a local running store will […]
Marathon: The Training Plan
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”]Congratulations! You have signed up for a marathon, ideally, your upcoming race is about 5- 6 months out, September – October 2023, so you will be able to give yourself plenty of time to train accordingly, 16-22 weeks. One of the most common causes of a running injury is […]
ApexNetwork Physical Therapy Sponsors the Belleville Main Street Marathon
ApexNetwork Physical Therapy is the proud platinum sponsor for this year’s Belleville Main Street Marathon. Leading up to the race on September 30th, 2023, we will be sharing information on how to train, injury prevention while training, running biomechanics, and many other topics to ensure a safe and effective event for participants of all experience […]
Financing your ApexNetwork Physical Therapy Clinic
Many lenders evaluate the potential of small business owners using a framework called the five C’s of credit. It is important to have a good understanding of what lenders are looking for in order to have to best chances of getting approved for business financing. The 5 C’s are: · Character: How responsible you are […]
Is Your Office Ergonomically Sound?
By Martha Briscoe, SPT Student at Doisy College of Health Sciences, Saint Louis University Experiencing back or neck pain? Have you been working or studying from home for the last few months? Consider your desk or workstation set-up. An ergonomically sound office station should include the following: back support, wrist rest, arm rests, and a properly […]
ApexNetwork Physical Therapy Ranked a Top Franchise in Entrepreneur’s Highly Competitive 42nd Annual Franchise 500®
St. Louis, MO – January 21, 2021 – APEXNETWORK PHYSICAL THERAPY recently ranked in Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500®, the world’s first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking. Placement in the Franchise 500® is a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry making it one of the company’s most competitive rankings ever. Recognized as an invaluable […]
6 Tips to Shovel Snow Safely
Snow shoveling is a repetitive activity that can cause muscle strain to the lower back and shoulders. Back injuries due to snow shoveling are more likely to happen to people who may not know that they are out of condition. Following these tips can help you avoid injuries: Lift smaller loads of snow, rather than […]
Stay Motivated in Physical Therapy
By Brett Sears, PT So you have injured yourself or have had surgery, and you are not able to move around and function properly. Your doctor refers you to physical therapy to help you regain strength, endurance, range of motion, and functional mobility. The thought of PT can be daunting. What will it be like? How […]
How to Prepare for a Physical Therapy Evaluation
If you develop an illness or suffer an injury that causes pain or difficulty with functional mobility, you may benefit from the skilled services of a physical therapist. Our physical therapist can assess your specific situation and provide focused treatments and exercises to help you return to your previous level of function. Your first session with your […]
What Can Physical Therapy Do For Me?
Written by Dana L. Davis, MPT, MTT; Reviewed by Stephen E. Heim, MD Physical therapy (PT) is a proven non-surgical treatment for spine-related pain caused by spondylosis (spinal arthritis), degenerative disc disease, whiplash and other disorders. PT is often part of a patient’s multidisciplinary treatment approach that may include medications and spinal injections. Furthermore, active and passive types […]
