Alton Physical Therapy, P.C.

07/29/2025

🎒✏️ We Want to Adopt a Classroom! 🍎📚

Back to school means it’s time to show our amazing teachers some extra love! 💛 We’re looking to adopt a classroom and help supply them with the goodies they need to start the year strong!

✨ Know a rockstar teacher?
👇 TAG them in the comments below to enter them in our classroom adoption drawing!

Let’s help a teacher fill their classroom with supplies, smiles, and support! 🖍️💼

Deadline to get entered is Monday August 4th. Winner will be announced August 5th!

07/28/2025

🎉 Double Birthday Shoutout – Sierra Huelsmann & Arie Macias!
🎈 Happy Birthday to Sierra (PT, Alton) and Arie (PT, Alton)! Your compassion, skill, and teamwork are a gift to us all. Enjoy your special day!

07/28/2025

Aging doesn’t mean slowing down — it means adapting and thriving. In this video, we’re spotlighting how Occupational Therapy empowers seniors to maintain independence, improve daily function, and live life confidently.

From dressing and bathing to cooking and mobility, our compassionate team is here to support every step of the journey.

👀 Watch the video to see how OT is changing lives — one skill, one goal, one patient at a time.

📞 Call us today: (618) 462-1133
💻 Learn more: altonpt.com

07/24/2025

🎉 Celebrating 1 Year with Bailey Query! 🎉
📅 July 24th marks Bailey’s 1-year anniversary with us at Alton Physical Therapy!

From the start, Bailey has been a vital part of our team:
✨ She began as a Tech at our Alton office
🎓 Continued her journey as a PTA student in our Staunton location
🤝 And now, she’s supporting the Alton team as she prepares for her next big step...

We’re thrilled to announce that Bailey will officially become a full-time PTA with us starting mid-July! 💪👏

Bailey’s dedication, growth, and positivity are an inspiration, and we’re so lucky to have her on our team.

Drop a comment to congratulate Bailey on this amazing journey! 💬👇

07/23/2025

🎥 Meet the Man Behind the Mission – Steve Schwegel 💪

At Alton Physical Therapy, we’re proud to be led by someone who brings passion, purpose, and heart to everything he does.

👀 Want to know what drives Steve Schwegel, our founder and lead physical therapist?

🎬 Watch the video to hear his story, philosophy, and the “why” behind APT.

📞 Call us today: (618) 462-1133
💻 Learn more: altonpt.com

07/22/2025

🎉 Happy Birthday, Katelyn Thomas!
Katelyn, PTA in Staunton, today we celebrate YOU! Thank you for your hard work, dedication, and kindness. Wishing you an amazing birthday!

07/21/2025

🎉 Celebrating 3 Years of Excellence – Shelby Schumer!

Shelby, OT at our Staunton clinic, is celebrating 3 years of helping patients live fuller, more independent lives. Thank you, Shelby, for your dedication and heart!

07/21/2025

👐 What Is Occupational Therapy? Let’s Break It Down! 🧠💪

At Alton Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy (OT) helps people of all ages live life to the fullest by promoting independence, improving daily function, and enhancing quality of life.

Whether you're recovering from an injury, surgery, stroke, or managing a chronic condition, our occupational therapists are here to help you:
✅ Regain essential life skills
✅ Improve coordination and mobility
✅ Strengthen muscles and joints
✅ Adapt your environment for safe, independent living
✅ Return to meaningful activities — from work to hobbies to self-care

👩⚕️ From brushing your teeth to returning to work, OT is all about helping you do the things that matter most — safely and confidently.

📞 Ready to take the next step toward independence? Call us today: (618) 462-1133
💻 Learn more: altonpt.com

🌟 Alton Physical Therapy — empowering you to live life on your terms.

07/19/2025

☀️ Active Summers: Injury Prevention for Outdoor Fun
Alton Physical Therapy shares smart tips to help you enjoy summer activities safely:

Warm Up & Cool Down
Ease Into Activities
Wear Proper Footwear
Hydrate & Use Sun Protection
Listen to Your Body
👉 Stay safe and active all season long—read the full blog:

Summer is the perfect time to get outside, get active, and make the most of the sunshine. Whether you’re hiking, biking, swimming, gardening, or trying out the latest craze like pickleball, warm weather encourages movement. But increased activity also means a higher risk of injury—especially if ...

07/18/2025

Our office girls had a lot of fun with this and we all had some good laughs! Tell us which Pixar or Disney character are you/fits your personality?

07/18/2025

👏🏻👏🏻We are so proud of Bailey! She has passed her state boards for PTA and has a giant smile on her face! 😃 Bailey started as a tech with APT, completed some of her clincals in our other locations, and then took on the role of patient service representative in the office to help us out! She's out on the floor and rocking being a PTA! ❤️

07/17/2025

🎉 Happy Birthday, Lucy Taylor!
Lucy, Tech at Staunton, we’re so lucky to have your energy and support on our team. Have a fantastic birthday filled with smiles!