6 Tips to Shovel Snow Safely

Snow shoveling is a repetitive activity that can cause muscle strain to the lower back and shoulders. Back injuries due to snow shoveling are more likely to happen to people who may not know that they are out of condition. Following these tips can help you avoid injuries: Lift smaller loads of snow, rather than […]

How to Prepare for a Physical Therapy Evaluation

If you develop an illness or suffer an injury that causes pain or difficulty with functional mobility, you may benefit from the skilled services of a physical therapist. Our physical therapist can assess your specific situation and provide focused treatments and exercises to help you return to your previous level of function. Your first session with your […]

Physical Therapy After Total Knee Replacement

If you’ve had knee replacement surgery, chances are very high that you’ll feel far less pain and can move around much better than before. Physical therapy (PT) is an important part of that recovery. Rehab exercises will help you walk, climb stairs, and return to other normal activities more quickly. Physical Therapy Right After Surgery […]

We can help improving your balance to prevent falls.

If you have fallen, then you understand how important it is to keep your balance as you walk or sit. Your physical therapist is a movement expert who can help you improve your balance so you can maintain safe functional mobility. Who benefits from balance exercises in st our clinic? People who may engage in […]

Five Benefits of Early Physical Therapy for Pain

Authored by Zachary Walston, PT, DPT, If you experience an injury or develop the onset of pain, seeing a physical therapist early can help you address and manage your symptoms. Physical therapists are movement experts who improve quality of life through hands-on care, patient education, and prescribed movement. Here are 5 reasons to choose physical […]

Illinois Patients No Longer Need A Prescription For Therapy

What You Need To Know About Direct Access in Illinois We can evaluate and treat patients under Direct Access in Illinois!  Some information on the changes:   A Physical Therapist may provide physical therapy services with or without a referral from a healthcare professional. A Script (RX) may still be required by your insurance. For all Commercial […]

ApexNetwork Physical Therapy® Supports Tony La Russa’s Animal Rescue Foundation

St. Louis, MO – April 23, 2018 – ApexNetwork Physical Therapy kicked off the 2018 baseball season at Busch Stadium on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, by participating as a Platinum Sponsor at Tony La Russa’s Wine & Whiskers St. Louis event. The Wine & Whiskers St. Louis event raises money for Tony’s Animal Rescue Foundation […]

ApexNetwork Physical Therapy Clinic Manager, Angela Conlon Continues Education

Angela Conlon, PT and Clinic Manager at ApexNetwork Physical Therapy in Chesterfield, MO attended a seminar titled “NAIOMT C-621 Lower Extremity”.  The seminar was held at Touro College in New York City in December of 2016. This course was part of the certification course offered through NAIOMT (North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy). Angela […]

ApexNetwork Physical Therapy Ranked Among the Franchise Elite in Entrepreneur’s Esteemed 38th Annual Franchise 500®

ApexNetwork Physical Therapy was recently ranked in Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500®, the world’s first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking. Recognized by entrepreneurs and franchisors as a top competitive tool of measurement, the Franchise 500® places ApexNetwork Physical Therapy as #222 for its exceptional performance in areas including financial strength and stability, growth rate and […]

August’s Diagnosis of the Month – Ankle Sprain

August’s Diagnosis of the Month is Ankle Sprain. At ApexNetwork Physical Therapy, our therapists treat the symptoms of ankle sprains with various methods. If you would like to learn more about how ApexNetwork can help you or to find a location near you, please call 618-651-0444 or go to www.apexnetworkpt.com.