Axes Physical Therapy

Direct Access gives patient you, the patient, direct access to skilled physical therapy without the need for a referral or prescription from your doctor before starting treatment, under most circumstances. This allows patients to start physical therapy treatment sooner to reduce pain, increase mobility, and improve their overall function. As of August 2023, this applies in both Missouri and Illinois.

No! Thanks to Direct Access Legislation, a prescription is not required for Illinois Residents AND Missouri Residents to start physical therapy. This means you have direct access to physical therapy – without the need for a referral or prescription from your physician, under most circumstances. Axes will still coordinate with your physician or specialist, as part of your healthcare team.

Axes will coordinate with your physician or specialist, as part of your healthcare team. Our clinicians will provide each patient with a personalized plan of care following an assessment of their injury, pain or musculoskeletal complaint. This plan includes information about the injury/condition as well as next steps for the recovery process, which will include follow up with the patient’s physician and/or physician specialist. If you do not currently have a physician or specialist, Axes can help coordinate your care.

Bring or dress in comfortable, loose-fitting clothing like shorts and a t-shirt. For those with a lower extremity injury, wear or bring tennis shoes.

It depends. Each condition is different and recovery during the course of your therapy may necessitate longer sessions. Rest assured, we respect your time and will do everything in our power to be efficient in the delivery of our services. However, if your condition requires two hour sessions because of the nature of your condition, we’ll see you for the entire two hours. Expect to spend approximately an hour and 15 minutes at your first visit with us.

We ask that all patients arrive 15 minutes prior to their appointment time. This will allow time for completion of paperwork (if not already completed prior to the appointment) and for any additional explanation of benefits. To simplify this process, patients are encouraged to fill out forms online, prior to their first appointment. These forms are found at the top of your screen: Patient Resources > Patient Forms. Please bring the following items: Prescription from physician State Issued Driver’s License Insurance Card Patient Forms (download and fill out these online to expedite your time in the clinic) *For Workers’ Compensation or Automobile claims, please bring your case manager or insurance claim information

Working closely with you and your physician, we will develop the most effective plan for you. Contact us today to schedule an appointment or free injury screening to discuss how physical therapy will benefit you.

All of our therapists hold an advanced degree from an accredited physical therapy program. Many of our therapists have gone on to received advanced certifications and degrees in addition to their physical therapy degree. Additionally, all of our therapists are licensed through the State Board of Healing Arts and hold a license to practice physical therapy in the State of Missouri.

Yes you will and, in almost all cases, you will see the same therapist at each visit. Our company is founded on the belief that our patients deserve the highest level of care with expertly trained physical therapists.

Generally, we do what we can to reduce pain. However, there are certain conditions and surgeries that can be painful and recovery isn’t always easy. We’ll do what we can to make you comfortable during your visits with us but we’ll also push you based upon your needs in order to recover. Remember, there’s a difference between pain and soreness. Talk to your therapist and communicate how you are feeling after each visit.

In most cases it does. Most insurance plans have some level of physical therapy benefit based upon the plan type and benefit outline. We will be happy to contact your insurance provider and verify your benefits prior to initiating care with us. Be aware that it’s always wise to contact your insurance company as well, as there is value in advocating on your own behalf. As always, if you have questions, don’t hesitate to call us. We will work with you.

If you do not have physical therapy benefits or if you have a high-deductible plan and would rather pay our of pocket, we will work with you. We do offer a per visit rate for initial evaluations and subsequent visits and are willing to work with you on payment arrangements. For those paying by the visit, we ask that payment is provided at the time of service. Talk to your therapist for more information. Co-pays, coinsurance and deductibles can be paid by cash, check or card at any of our locations at the time of service.