The Injured Pitcher
Overhead athletes are prone to a multitude of shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand injuries. Baseball pitchers are at a high risk of injury due to the stress pitching places on the body. Pitching requires a complex set of skills that take years to develop, and little leaguers may be more susceptible to injuries. Understanding a […]
My Back Hurts! What Do I Do?
Low back pain affects at least 80% of us at some time in our lives. Back pain is among the top 5 reasons people in the US seek medical care. Unfortunately, Physical Therapy is only ordered about 16% of the time when people seek medical treatment for back pain. There are several reasons that PT […]
Overuse Injury in the Young Athlete
In recent years, a significant rise in participation in youth sports has occurred with millions participating across America. Similarly, a steady rise in one-sport youth athletes with longer seasons, higher intensity training, and shortened off seasons has also occurred. This trend has led to injury rates far greater than in previous decades. Examples of chronic/overuse […]
ApexNetwork is Now Offering Certified Hand Therapy in St. Louis!
Jeff is an OT, CHT and is located at our Ballwin, MO clinic. He is Certified in Hand & Occupational Therapy and received his degree from the University of Missouri Columbia. He is highly qualified with 35 years experience and treats injuries of the nerves, tendons, bones & ligaments of the elbow, wrist & hand. Jeff […]
ApexNetwork Physical Therapy Now Open in South City
ApexNetwork Physical Therapy is expanding in St. Louis! The clinic is located at 5203 Chippewa Street, Suite 200. ApexNetwork has 27 other locations in Illinois and 6 Missouri clinics. Our Clinic Manager is Tony. He graduated from Millikin University and received his doctorate of Physical Therapy from MGH Institute of Health Profession. He has over […]
My Elbow Hurts and It’s Hurting My Golf Game!
Golfer’s elbow, or medial epicondylitis, is a common condition that causes pain on the inner side of your elbow. Many of the tendons of your forearm muscles responsible for flexing the wrist and hand, attach to the bony prominence on the inside of the elbow and can become inflamed due to minor injury, repetitive use, […]
Help! Diagnosed with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Patellofemoral Pain (PFP) is one of the most common lower extremity diagnoses given at an orthopedic practice (1). The diagnosis is mostly seen in younger athletes and will be diagnosed 2.5 million times in a year for runners (2). Along those lines, females are diagnosed with this disorder far more than males (3). The main […]
ApexNetwork Physical Therapy Participates in the Annual Challenge MS Walk
ApexNetwork Clinic Manager, Bene Hanquet, Megan Brusca, DPT and Tiffany Pugh, PT Technician of the Frontenac, MO clinic participated in the Annual Challenge MS Walk this past weekend. Their team, The Jets, also included Jason and Asa Lowes. ApexNetwork employees volunteered their time to stretch the walkers as well. They truly enjoy being a part of […]
ApexNetwork Director of ACOMP is Now a World Record Holder!
GCS Ballpark- Sauget, Illinois On May 21-24, 2015 Andy Vitale had the unique opportunity to play in a world recording setting baseball game. Here are some impressive numbers from the 70 hour marathon baseball game: Total Time: 70 hours, 9 minutes, 23 seconds Total Innings: 252 252 Total Innings = 28 complete 9 inning games Final Score: […]
STRONG Is The New Skinny
If you log onto social media these days, chances are you’ve seen the quote “Strong Is The New Skinny” printed on a photo of a ripped fitness model. As a Physical Therapist and lifelong fitness enthusiast, I absolutely love this quote. Finally people are caring about their health and how they feel rather than the […]
