Posture and Pain
By Beth Hall, MPT, Cert. MDT, CEAS Regional Manager—Webster Groves, MO After working all day, there is nothing more you look forward to than being able to sit back and relax. You get home and kick back in your recliner to read the paper or take a nap. However, when you get up to make your […]
Concussion and Vertigo
By Beth Hall, MPT, Cert. MDT, CEAS Regional Manager—Webster Groves, MO When we think of concussion, we often think of football players taking direct hits to the helmet. While concussions can and do occur in these situations, individuals of all ages and activity levels sustain concussions and suffer from the sequelae. Acceleration and deceleration of […]
What is Blood Flow Restriction Therapy?
By Drew Yanker, PT, DPT Clinic Manager—Frontenac, MO Blood Flow Restriction Therapy or “BFR” is the act of applying a tourniquet to a limb to reduce the oxygenated blood to the working muscles and allow a build-up of venous blood and lactate to stimulate muscle growth. While this may sound scary at first, the process […]
Therapist Completes Kinesiology Taping Course
ApexNetwork Physical Therapist, Laura Halpin, DTP, and clinic manager, of the Litchfield, IL, clinic completed the Kinesiology Taping Practitioner Certification Course on March 5, 2020 in St. Louis, MO. The course was hosted by RockTape and taught the basics of RockTape application and uses. The goal of RockTape is to assist with proper movement patterns […]
Continuing Education On Vestibular Treatment Techniques
Jamie Jacobs of the ApexNetwork Physical Therapy Belleville East, IL, clinic completed an online continuing education course titled Vestibular Disorders: Combining vestibular treatment techniques with manual therapy to stop dizziness and prevent falls. During this course, Jamie was educated/refreshed on causes of dizziness and educated on treatment options to provide this patient population. As an […]
Positive, Engaging, Informative and Most Important Effective
Bill Tsimtsos of South Palm Beach, FL, writes a warning letter to our supervisors about his recent interactions and healing journey at our Palm Beach, FL, clinic. To the ApexNextwork Supervisors, I am most happy to write this most positive evaluation of Dr. Embry, Clinic Manager of the ApexNetwork Palm Beach physical therapy facility. I […]
Senior Health Advice: Fitting Technology Into Your Wellness Program
By Claire Wentz When it comes to maintaining a senior wellness program, technology can be a great asset. To make the most of technology, you should first know what it takes to keep you healthy. Let’s take a closer look at your health needs and then dive into how technology can help. Know Your […]
How To Take Precautions With COVID-19
At ApexNetwork Physical Therapy we are taking extra precautions to keep our staff and patients from spreading not only the COVID-19 virus but all viruses. Check out our video on Coronavirus Precautions and Preventative Measures.
Providing Care When You Can’t Be There
By Claire Wentz, Guest Writer With more than 50 million seniors alive today, many of them living on their own, you may find yourself having to provide care for someone you love. Unfortunately, you cannot always uproot your own family. Sometimes, your caregiving duties are a long-distance affair. If you are just getting started or […]
Columbia PT Completes McKenzie Method Course
Kyle Winters, PT of the ApexNetwork Physical Therapy Columbia, IL, attended a course on the McKenzie method in Chicago, IL. In this course, Kyle went through the evaluation process of the McKenzie method when treating the cervical and thoracic spine. By evaluating a patient with repetitive movements of the spine, a physical therapist can determine if their problem […]
