Salinas Valley and Monterey Peninsula Physical Therapy
Axis Physical Therapy has been serving the Salinas Valley and Monterey Peninsula for more than 15 years providing outpatient physical therapy services. Physical therapists Mario Teering and Marcel Lak started the Salinas office at the end of 1997 and opened the Pacific Grove clinic in 2003. They offer over 45 years of combined experience in rehabilitation.
At Axis, we not only work on specific issues, but also towards the larger goal of maintaining a healthy life style for every person we evaluate and treat. We pride ourselves in providing hands-on care in a smaller clinic setting and work closely with a large variety of referring providers.
At Axis Physical Therapy you can expect a welcoming and professional environment. It would be our pleasure to work with you!
Featured articles
Is physical therapy scientific?
As a science-based practice, physical therapy uses facts, theories and hypotheses, and tests them against available data. Read more →
Flexibility
Decreased flexibility may be the result of aging, illness, injury, post-surgery, a chronic physical condition or being overweight. Physical therapy can help you regain or improve your flexibility. Read more →
Compartment syndrome
Compartment syndrome is a condition caused by swelling within the space or "compartment" that contains muscles, nerves, blood vessels and bones. Read more →
Football injuries
Many football injuries involve the knees, ankles, shins and the groin. While not life-threatening, these may lead to serious fatal conditions. Read more →
Strengthening exercises
Athletes regularly perform exercises to maintain or improve strength. Read more →
Preparing for a knee replacement
The thought of having a knee replacement is enough to make most people very nervous. With some advice from your physical therapist and careful preparation, you can get over the procedure with very little discomfort. Read more →
Three reasons to keep all your physical therapy ap
Physical therapy appointments are an integral part of the recovery and rehabilitation phase. This is where the vital "legwork" is done to set you on the course back to complete health. Read more →
Proper form in weight training
Improper form in weight training can lead to sprains, strains, fractures and other types of injury that can side-line you for some time to come. Read more →
Introduction to Yoga
Yoga incorporates the art of meditation and deep breathing, which produces a feeling of calmness and peace of mind. Read more →
Weak thumb
Your physical therapist can help you determine, along with your physician, the reasons for weak thumb abduction and help you develop a program for relief and strengthening. Read more →
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