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How Hypermobile Bodies Are Special
At Ascend, we believe your body is unique, and that’s especially true if you have hypermobility. If you’ve ever been told you’re “too flexible”...
Diaphragm and Breathing Basics
At Ascend, we wholeheartedly believe that effective breathing leads to effective movement—and yes, that means we're diving into how you breathe....
Unlocking Strength and Mobility with Richmond’s Ascend Physical Therapy Programs
Strength and mobility are the cornerstones of a healthy and active lifestyle. Whether recovering from an injury, managing chronic pain, or...
The Role of Physical Therapy in Accelerating Post-Surgery Recovery in Richmond
Surgery is often a critical step in restoring health and mobility, but the recovery process is just as vital for achieving long-term success....
What is Blood Flow Restriction?
Unlocking the Benefits of Blood Flow Restriction Training: A Game-Changer for Recovery and Strength If you're on a journey to improve your...
Pain Management and Rehabilitation: Customized Physical Therapy Plans in Richmond
Living with pain, whether it’s from an injury, chronic condition, or surgery, can severely affect your quality of life. Fortunately, physical...
Post-Surgery Recovery: How Physical Therapy Aids in a Faster, Healthier Recovery in Richmond
Undergoing surgery can be a challenging and overwhelming experience, but recovery doesn’t have to be. Physical therapy plays a critical role in...
Hamstrings: Cohesive group or frenemies?
The human body's musculoskeletal system creates movement in amazing ways. Regardless of what you are doing, your body’s goal is to create a...
Dead bugs (and back pain)
We’re on a back pain kick around here…so let’s keep going with one of my favorite exercises: The Dead Bug. Have you ever gone to bed feeling a...
Rolling around on the ground and back pain
Don’t like to read so much? Check out this video instead! Not too long ago, I was teaching a workshop about back pain. Six people sat on their...
The new approach to injury management
In an early 2000’s athletic training room, an injured athlete would have a bag of ice strapped to their limb for 20 minutes, followed by a...
What to do about shin splints.
PART 1: The Diagnosis In high school I was a field athlete- a pole vaulter to be exact (don’t get excited, I was terrible at it). I have this...
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