Physical Therapy vs. Chiropractic

Physical Therapy vs Chiro

In the modern medical world, there’s no shortage of ways to treat your pain. Still, some rehabilitation systems work best for certain types of ailments, and understanding which recovery methods are available is invaluable. Two important options for any type of pain management are physical therapists and chiropractors. Depending on a number of factors, one […]

Let Your Passion Drive You

Shane Recer, PT

It’s The Little Things That Make A Big Difference. I’ve worked for ApexNetwork for my whole career, which has so far spanned six years. I have been at the Granite location for the last five years or so. I love what I do; there is an exciting new challenge every day, and I’m constantly meeting with […]

Gillespie Physical Therapist Expands Knowledge in ACL Rehab

Laura Halpin, DPT, PT, Clinic Manager

Gillespie clinic manager, Laura Halpin, PT, DPT, and Jamie Gansz, LPTA, recently completed more physical therapy training and will take their knowledge back to the Gillespie clinic.  The April first class was held at Belleville Memorial Hospital and sponsored by SWIC; led by Sylvia Czuppon, PT, DPT, OCS, the course was entitled “ACL Rehab: A 2019 Update.”   […]

Gallup, New Mexico Physical Therapist Broadens Skills

Dry Needling

Physical Therapist Natasha Hite from the Gallup, NM, clinic recently attended a Dry Needling Course.  The June 7-9 class was held in Phoenix, AZ, and focused on the upper body.  Natasha says that the class has broadened her manual skills; she hopes to achieve quicker healing time and a faster return to functional activities for […]

APEXNETWORK PHYSICAL THERAPY HONORED AS AMERICA’S MOST HONORED BUSINESS 2019 – TOP 5%

ApexNetwork Centerton, AR

St. Louis, MO – July 12, 2019 – ApexNetwork Physical Therapy, for the third year, has been selected as one of America’s Most Honored Businesses in 2019 by American Registry. Being named as a Most Honored Business recognizes ApexNetwork as part of the top five percent of the most honored businesses in America. An achievement such as this is considered a […]

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

ApexNetwork Physical Therapy 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?

ApexNetwork 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

Arm Therapy

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

Arm Therapy

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 […]