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
Physical therapy: Real and effective treatment
The "placebo effect" is used to describe a treatment that doesn't help you in real terms. Physical therapy relies on quantifiable results that can be measured to prove their effectiveness. Read more →
Whiplash
Whiplash is a very common injury that can affect anyone. Whiplash occurs most frequently during rear-end motor vehicle accidents. Read more →
Metatarsalgia
Athletes who run and jump a lot may be susceptible to metatarsalgia, a type of foot injury that manifests itself in pain and inflammation in the ball of the foot. Read more →
Basketball injuries
Basketball injuries can be nagging long term, so getting the right physical therapy and treatment and advice following injury is essential Read more →
Muscle Energy Technique (MET)
Muscle energy techniques are osteopathic techniques used by physical therapists to assess and correct asymmetry and dysfunction in the body. Read more →
Knee pain and exercise
The athlete who continues to exercise incorrectly with knee pain could be doing great harm. In serious cases, medical treatment may be necessary. Read more →
Preventing falls
Falls are responsible for a majority of hospital visits by elderly people. Poor balance and posture, low vision, dizziness and a number of other reasons can lead to falls. Read more →
Rules of gym etiquette
You have made the big decision, paid your fees and joined a gym, and as such, there are some unspoken rules that you should follow in order that you may fully enjoy working out. Read more →
Diet-friendly barbecues
Here are ways to enjoy your summer backyard barbecues without worrying about getting a heart attack. Read more →
Incorporating exercise in a busy schedule
Recognizing that you need to exercise and finding the time in your hectic schedule to do it are two different things. Read more →
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