Axes Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy • Wood River, IL
About
Axes Physical Therapy in Wood River, IL provides evidence-based physical therapy with direct access options, allowing patients to begin treatment without a doctor's referral. The clinic offers services including pre/post-surgical rehabilitation, sports therapy, spine specialty care, hand therapy, vestibular therapy, and functional capacity evaluations, with personalized treatment plans developed in coordination with patients' physicians.
Clinic Type
Physical Therapy
Address
Wood River, IL
Phone
618-636-5756
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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Current Offers
Complimentary Injury Screenings
FAQs
What is Axes Physical Therapy?
A clinic providing evidence-based, personalized physical therapy with Direct Access options.
What can patients expect from Axes Physical Therapy?
Science-based treatment, customized programs, prompt access to therapy, and collaboration with physicians.
Do I need a doctor’s referral to start physical therapy?
In Missouri and Illinois, direct access physical therapy allows patients to begin care with a licensed physical therapist without needing a prescription or referral from a doctor.
Will my insurance pay for physical therapy?
In many cases, insurance providers cover physical therapy services prescribed for medical recovery. We work with a wide range of providers and communicate with your insurance company on your behalf to help you understand your coverage before starting treatment.
For patients without insurance, we’ll work with you to come up with an affordable cash-based plan.
As members of the Wood River, IL community ourselves, we understand the importance of accessible healthcare and work to provide practical solutions for patients.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Birdeye (ApexNetwork Physical Therapy): 4.7 out of 5 stars (33 reviews)
- Healthgrades (aggregate for Wood River area): 4.7 out of 5 stars (average) (Not specified (124 specialists listed))
Patients praise
- friendly and welcoming staff
- experienced and helpful therapists
- clean and well-maintained facilities
- effective treatment plans that lead to improvement
- patient-centered care and motivation
Common complaints
- some patients may have had mixed experiences with different clinic locations within the same network
"This Team from the front desk to the therapists are awesome. They are very friendly and welcoming. I retuned to this location for my rehab this year because I had a great experience 6yrs ago here as well. They listen to you and adjust your therapy as needed."
— Birdeye (ApexNetwork Physical Therapy review)"Very friendly and caring staff who really work with the patients to help them recover."
— Birdeye (ApexNetwork Physical Therapy review)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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