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 […]

Physical Therapy for the Pregnant Patient

If you talk to any female who has ever experienced pregnancy they will most likely agree that it can be quite uncomfortable at times. The body has to go through a number of changes to make room for your growing bundle of joy! Back pain, leg pain, foot pain, fatigue, and the list can go […]

Helpful Hints to Protect Your Pitching Arm in the Upcoming Baseball Season

With baseball season rapidly approaching, many young boys are going to start pitching during their spring and summer seasons.  Parents as well as coaches need to be proactive with helping their young athlete protect their arm as well as learn what age and what types of pitches they should be throwing during the upcoming season.  […]

What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Our modern era home and work environments have created room for a debilitating injury to creep in and take control of many people’s  hand function. As an Occupational Therapist who’s practiced and treated hand injuries since the mid 1970’s, I’ve seen an increase in the incidence of what is called Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). I’d […]

What a Pain in the Neck!

Many things in life can be a pain in the neck, and for 10% of the population it is more than just a figure of speech. According to a study by Donald R. Gore, MD, Medical College of Wisconsin, at any given time about 1 in 10 people suffer from neck pain (1). The Global […]

Avoiding Winter Sports Injuries

Winter sports are a great way to stay active during colder months, as long as you participate with common sense and caution. Do not take on more than your skill level will safely allow, and wear protective equipment to ensure you can enjoy your sport for the full winter season! Before heading out on a […]