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!
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Physical therapy terminology
Here is a glossary of commonly used terms in physical therapy to give you a better understanding of what they mean and how they may relate to you. Read more →
Pregnancy
Regular exercise is as important to a woman's overall health during pregnancy as it is after pregnancy. Women who were previously inactive should speak to their doctor before embarking on any exercise program during pregnancy. Read more →
Hand and wrist injuries
The hand and wrist are made up of an intricate assortment of bones, ligaments, tendons and nerves. Read more →
Athletics injuries
Athletic injuries are common and physical therapists are trained to treat most athletic injuries to ensure a return to sport that is as quick and safe as possible with little chance of re-injury. Read more →
Therapeutic exercise
Therapeutic exercise is a form of bodily movement aimed at correcting a physical impairment, restoring normal function and promoting a state of well being. Read more →
Rotator cuff exercises for reducing pain
When a rotator cuff injury occurs, it can be very painful and healing can be slow. Physical therapy can help with exercises that strengthen the muscles and reduce pain. Read more →
Lowering high blood pressure
High blood pressure runs in families, but the good news is that it is preventable and can be controlled. Read more →
Sports and physical therapy - like horse and carri
Where there are sports there will always be physical therapy. The reason being that athletes are always being injured, and when this happens they need physical therapy. Read more →
Managing headaches
Headaches are so common in our society that we often make light of them, but for the person who suffers from them frequently, this condition can be a real pain. Read more →
Clicking knee
If you are experiencing a clicking sound in your knee, or feel a "clicking sensation", generally this condition is related to Chondromalacia Patella (CP). Read more →
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