Strength Training for Runners: Building a Stronger, More Efficient Stride

Running is often seen as a sport of endurance, but behind every smooth stride and strong finish lies a foundation built on strength. While logging miles is essential, it is not the only ingredient for success. Strength training is the often-overlooked component that can transform your performance, not by replacing your runs, but by enhancing […]
Hitting a Running Plateau? Here’s How to Push Through and Keep Progressing

Whether you are training for your first 5k or gearing up for your next marathon, hitting a plateau in your running journey can be both confusing and discouraging. You are showing up, putting in the miles and doing the work, but the gains just are not coming like they used to. If you are feeling […]
ApexNetwork Physical Therapy: Taos Clinic Spotlighted in Taos News

We are thrilled to share that our Taos clinic at ApexNetwork Physical Therapy has been featured in a recent article by Taos News. The piece, part of their “Success Stories” series, highlights the exceptional care and positive outcomes experienced by our patients. At ApexNetwork Physical Therapy, our mission is to provide top-notch, personalized care to […]
Airline Seats Getting Smaller, Travel Pains Getting Worse

Over the past few decades, airlines have been reducing the size of their seats (4”- 7” of leg room, 3” of seat width). The result is that many people experience pain and discomfort during and after flights due to these cramped conditions. This can be especially problematic for people with pre-existing conditions such as back […]
Financing your ApexNetwork Physical Therapy Clinic

Many lenders evaluate the potential of small business owners using a framework called the five C’s of credit. It is important to have a good understanding of what lenders are looking for in order to have to best chances of getting approved for business financing. The 5 C’s are: · Character: How responsible you are […]
ApexNetwork Physical Therapy Ranked a Top Franchise in Entrepreneur’s Highly Competitive 42nd Annual Franchise 500®

St. Louis, MO – January 21, 2021 – APEXNETWORK PHYSICAL THERAPY recently ranked in Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500®, the world’s first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking. Placement in the Franchise 500® is a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry making it one of the company’s most competitive rankings ever. Recognized as an invaluable […]
The Key Factors for Maintaining Proper Hydration

By Angela Dirnbeck PT, DPT Clinic Manager—Chesterfield, MO As the temperature outside increases, an important thing not to neglect in these hot and humid months is our water consumption and staying adequately hydrated. We need to be certain to drink enough water and fluids to counter the complications that heat can induce our bodies, especially […]
A Remarkable Employee

On behalf of Veterans in the Benson/Sierra Vista area, I would like to take a moment to ask you to please take notice of a remarkable employee of Apex Physical Therapy in Benson, AZ. Her name is Jaqi Bell, and several discussions I have had with other Veterans have made clear that Ms. Bell is […]
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 […]