The Achilles Tendon
The Achilles tendon is fibrous tissue that connects the heel to the muscles in the calf. The Achilles tendon is the thickest and strongest tendon in the body. The contraction of the calf muscles causes a pull on the Achilles tendon which allows a person to walk, run, jump, and stand on their toes. The Achilles tendon can withstand up to 3-12 times a person’s body weight during a spring or push off.
Oh, My Aching Back!
Low back pain is one of the most common physical ailments that plague our society today. It interrupts our lives, interferes with our ability to work, disrupts our sleep, and costs Americans billions of dollars each year. In 2005, Americans spent $85.9 billion looking for relief from back and neck pain through surgery, doctor's visits, X-rays, MRI scans, and medications. (Springen, 2008)
ApexNetwork Recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine
We are pleased to announce that in December 2011, ApexNetwork Physical Therapy was listed as one of the top 11 franchises to purchase in the Health and Wellness Sector for 2012, by Entrepreneur Magazine.
If that was not enough, ApexNetwork Physical Therapy has been named as one of the top 500 Franchises in the January 2012 issue of Entrepreneur Magazine.
We appreciate your continued support as we grow and provide opportunities to serve you better.
Injury Prevention in the Overhead Throwing Athlete
One of the best ways to prevent injuries in the throwing athlete is to strengthen the rotator cuff and surrounding muscles. The rotator cuff is made up of four muscles; the supraspinatous, infraspinatous, teres minor, and sub scapularis. The function of the rotator cuff is to act as a force couple to depress the humeral head in the glenoid cavity during activities. The rotator cuff plays a major role in overhead activities in athletics. Athletes should perform a maintenance routine during the season as well as the off season to help prevent injuries to the rotator cuff.
Litchfield Illinois Location Opening September 6, 2011
ApexNetwork is pleased to announce the opening of our newest location in Litchfield, Illinois on September 6, 2011!
Apex Fitness Center Purchases Parisi Speed School Franchise
Apex Fitness Center recently purchased a Parisi Speed School franchise for their Highland, Illinois and Edwardsville, Illinois locations. Parisi Speed School is designed for ages 7 years and older to improve speed, technique, strength, and flexibility.
Watch for more details!
Is It Tennis Elbow or Radial Tunnel?
Elbow pain can result from a specific incident, such as an impact directly on the elbow; or from a repetitive motion injury. Repetitive motion injuries develop over weeks, months or even years. Two common elbow diagnoses that can result from work tasks are Lateral Epicondylitis (tennis elbow) and Radial Tunnel Syndrome. Diagnosis of elbow pain can be difficult, but minor differences in pain location and description may shorten the diagnosis period and expedite the treatment process.
ApexNetwork in O'Fallon Opens August 1, 2011!
On August 1, 2011, ApexNetwork will be opening our newest location in O'Fallon, Illinois.
We can be found next to Ann's Bra Shop at
210 Hartman Lane, Ste. 500
O'Fallon, IL 62269
Our New Breese Clinic is Now Open!
ApexNetwork has moved into our new spacious building in Breese. We can now be found at
538 Mason Drive
Breese, IL 62230.
If we missed you at our Open House on July 14, 2011, please feel free to stop by for a tour!
Heel Pain? - Could it be Plantar Fasciitis?
Have you, or someone that you know, ever suffered from heel pain which has adversely affected your mobility and daily activities? Plantar fasciitis is the most common foot condition treated by healthcare providers, and it is estimated that this condition occurs in approximately 2 million Americans each year.
