ApexNetwork Physical Therapy Opens Sunset Hills, MO Location
Sunset Hills, MO – December , 2020 – ApexNetwork Physical Therapy, an award-winning outpatient rehabilitation provider with over 80 clinics nationwide, announced that it will open a location in Sunset Hills, MO. The investment represents an important strategic opportunity for ApexNetwork Physical Therapy to offer a variety of therapy and rehabilitation to the Sunset Hills […]
How One Injury Changed My Life
Growing up, I loved sports — golf, basketball, tennis, I did it all — but I loved baseball most. But playing so many sports meant that I suffered a plethora of injuries. One, in particular, changed my life forever. I grew up in Freeburg, Illinois. I loved the community because everyone was supportive and passionate […]
Lou Cunningham, PTA, Attends Summit Professional Education Classes
A Myofacial Release class was attended by Lou Cunningham, PTA, of ApexNetwork Physical Therapy – Beardstown, IL. The class, by Summit Professional Education, featured techniques, particularly those of mechanical release and basic kinesio taping. Beardstown patients have already seen these techniques put to use since his return to the clinic.
Edwardsville, IL, Clinic Adds Blood Flow Restriction Therapy
Rob Blumberg, MPT, of the Glen Carbon North facility, recently completed an online continuing education course for Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) therapy. This evidence-based course outlines the origins of blood flow restriction, identifies activated metabolic mechanisms, and addresses proper application for rehabilitation, performance enhancement, hypertrophy, and clinical use. Where appropriate, Rob will integrate BFR therapy […]
Therapist Attend Rocktape Demonstration
ApexNetwork Physical Therapy – Greenville, IL, clinicians Katy Paolucci, COTAIL, and Lacey Wiegmann, PT, recently attended a class at Omni Physical Therapy. Rocktape Basic and Performance demonstrated the use of Rocktape on patients with pain, swelling, bruising, and assisting with functional mobility and movement and stability throughout the body. Rocktape is a tool for physical […]
From Chronic Sports Injuries to Physical Therapy
I was born and raised right here in the Mascoutah, IL area. I love the community, and with the Air Force base so close, there’s always an opportunity to meet new and exciting people! Through keeping busy with sports in high school and from my dad’s experiences, I saw the power of physical therapy early […]
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 […]
