Certified Hand Therapists (CHTs) Share a Review Session
ApexNetwork Physical Therapy’s Certified Hand Therapists (CHTs) shared a review session on CHT in physical therapy. Jessica Haar, MOT, OTR/CHT, facilitated a Hand Therapy Review Course with Jeff, Kurt, and Susan on June 6, 2019. The course topics included group review of flexor tendon progression and sensory re-education progression in CHT. Such review sessions help CHTs achieve better outcomes for their patients. CHTs treat injuries […]
Importance of Stretching
Photo Credit My Fit Station Stretching should be an important component of every individual’s exercise or overall wellness regimen. But why is it so important? Some of the benefits of stretching include improved flexibility, improved range of motion, improved posture, improved coordination, and improved blood flow.1,2 Inflexible muscles place uneven stresses on the joints which […]
What is Dry Needling?
Dry Needling” is a skilled intervention that uses a thin filiform needle to penetrate the skin and stimulate underlying myofascial trigger points, muscular, and connective tissues for the management of neuromusculoskeletal pain and movement impairments. (APTA) Basically, dry needling focuses on treating myofascial trigger points, or hypersensitive bands of muscle. Those trigger points or “knots” […]
Interview with Amber Ishmael, FNP-C
I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Amber Ishmael, FNP-C. She is a referring provider from Litchfield Family Practice Center. She moved to Litchfield when she was in 8th grade after her dad, a family medical doctor, fell in love with the area while practicing at Litchfield Family Practice Center. She was drawn […]
Back on Your Feet and Back to Your Brightest Future
Sometimes getting back on your feet isn’t just a figure of speech. At ApexNetwork PT, we work hard to help you enjoy the activities you love most. With specialized care that takes the guesswork out of your rehabilitation, you’ll be back to the things that give you purpose in life without having to suffer through […]
APEXNETWORK PHYSICAL THERAPY RANKED A TOP FRANCHISE FOR ANY BUDGET IN ENTREPRENEUR’S START-UPS ANNUAL BEST FRANCHISES FOR ANY BUDGET
St. Louis, MO – May 1, 2019 – APEXNETWORK PHYSICAL THERAPY recently ranked in Entrepreneur magazine’s Start-Ups Best Franchises for Any Budget. The companies are ranked based upon their Placement in the 2019 Franchise 500®. Recognized as an invaluable resource for potential franchisees, the Franchise 500® ranks APEXNETWORK PHYSICAL THERAPY for its outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability, and brand […]
Award Winning Rehabilitation Facility Set to Open in Ruther Glen, VA
Ruther Glen, VA – April 16, 2019 – ApexNetwork Physical Therapy is expanding! Our newest clinic is set to open May 6, 2019, in Ruther Glen, VA. The clinic is located at 18021 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 1, Ruther Glen, VA 22546. ApexNetwork has hired on Carol Keenan, PT, DPT, Certified MDT as the Clinic Manager at the […]
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 […]
ApexNetwork Physical Therapy continues to expand throughout the country with appealing business models that focus on quality of care and business.
ApexNetwork Physical Therapy continues to expand throughout the country with appealing busines models that focus on quality of care and business. By Janice Hoppe-Spiers, Knighthouse Media ApexNetwork Physical Therapy is known as a disruptor in the healthcare industry for being the first in the United States to develop a physical therapy-only franchise model in 2008. “We […]
