Health Blog

Tennis Elbow Treatment

Treating tennis elbow with physical therapy in Saint Peters, MO

July 9th, 2019

Elbow tendinitis is commonly referred to as “tennis elbow” due to its association with tennis players. The constant swinging of a racket at high speeds can strain the elbow, which causes painful inflammation in the tendons known as tendinitis.  Don’t let the name “tennis elbow” fool you. Tennis players aren’t the only ones who can

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Torn ACL Treatment

Treating an ACL tear without surgery in Saint Peters, MO

July 8th, 2019

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the four major ligaments that hold together the bones in your knee joint. The ACL runs through the center of the joint, connecting the shinbone and thighbone together. Its purpose is to provide stability from the knee and keep it from twisting. Unfortunately, when the knee twists

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Manual Therapy

Five ways manual therapy can benefit you in Creve Coeur, MO

July 7th, 2019

Physical therapists have many methods for treating pain and improving your physical well-being. At Excel Sports and Physical Therapy in Creve Coeur, Missouri, our physical therapists develop personalized treatments for each of our patients. Each person’s treatment looks different depending on their needs. Some people need therapeutic exercise. Others need help balancing. One physical therapy

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