Ascend Physical Therapy

08/13/2025

💪 Is strength really more important than mobility? Or is it the other way around?🤨

The truth is — they’re both essential for peak athletic performance. But how you train them (and balance them) can make or break your results.

In our latest blog, we break down:

✅ How strength and mobility work together
✅ What happens when one is lacking
✅ How to start improving both right now
🏃‍♂️ Whether you’re chasing a PR or just want to move pain-free, this article is a must-read.

📲 Hit the link in our bio to read the full post and start building the right foundation for your sport.

08/11/2025

The Ascend Physical Therapy crew took on a Triathlon thanks to Allison! Had an awesome weekend in Couer D’Alene! 🚲🏊‍♀️🏃‍♂️

07/08/2025

✈️ HIP AIRPLANES: WHAT ARE WE REALLY TRAINING? ✈️

Hip airplanes are a game-changing movement for:
✔️ Single leg stability
✔️ Rotational hip control
✔️ Glute activation
✔️ Balance and proprioception

Here’s a breakdown of 3 progressive variations:

1️⃣ Hip Airplane + Upper Extremity Assist

✅ Focus on hip mobility & glute engagement
✅ No need to worry about balance yet
✅ Perfect for early rehab & motor control

2️⃣ Hip Airplane + Foam Roller Cue

✅ Adds knee stability & balance challenge
✅ Tactile feedback prevents valgus collapse
✅ Improves rotational control

3️⃣ Traditional Hip Airplane (No Support)

✅ Tests full-body control & stability
✅ Builds resilience through range of motion
✅ Ideal for advanced rehab or athletic performance

👉 Each variation has its place.
👉 Every version has a purpose.
👉 Meet the patient where they are.
👉 Progress mindfully.

Build rotational control. Build stability. Build strength.

03/27/2025

Real stories, real results! 💪 See what our amazing patients have to say about their journey with Ascend Physical Therapy. Whether it's recovering from an injury, improving mobility, or getting stronger, we're here to help you move and feel better every day! 🏋️‍♂️✨

02/17/2025

Real stories, real results! 💪 See how our patients are moving better, feeling stronger, and living pain-free with expert physical therapy care. 🏔️

01/13/2025

We can't wait!

Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in yourself—and your team—for a healthier, happier year. Join us this Thursday for our first b|empowered workshop luncheon of the year, where we’ll dive into wellness strategies to boost your well-being and create a thriving workplace.

Enjoy lunch (or bring your own—we’ll supply drinks and snacks!) while connecting with like-minded professionals.

🗓️ Thursday, January 16th
⏰ 12:00 - 1:30 PM
📍 Boise Metro Chamber, 1101 W Front St, Ste 100
🎟️ Register here: https://shorturl.at/reiO2

Panelists:
-Megan Orthmeyer, Connection is the Cure
-Sam Maleki, Ascend Physical Therapy
-Sakena Lesmeister, J.R. Simplot Company

Moderator:
Our very own Pro Dev Chair, Israel Vega, Idaho Arthritis & Osteoporosis Center

12/25/2024

🎄🎅Allison brought the clinic 14 days of incredible holiday cheer! Which Christmas outfit is your favorite?🎅🎄

12/25/2024

🎄The Ascend Team is wishing you one very Meowy Christmas!🎄

12/03/2024

🌟 Why we do what we do 🌟 Dive into our incredible patient success stories and see how their journeys inspire everything we do.

11/28/2024

🦃 Happy Thanksgiving, from our family to yours! 🦃

10/31/2024

🎃💀👻To all the ghosts and ghouls out there, the Ascend Team wishes you a very HAPPY HALLOWEEN!👻💀🎃

10/23/2024

Incorporating five-minute health-boosting habits into your daily routine can have a profound impact on both physical and mental well-being. These small, manageable activities are often easy to fit into even the busiest schedules, yet they provide significant long-term benefits.

Dedicating just a few minutes throughout the day can improve circulation, enhance joint mobility, prevent stiffness, reduce stress levels, improve mental clarity, and help break up unhealthy patterns. When done consistently, these quick interventions compound over time, leading to improved overall health, better focus, and more sustained energy levels. Even though they seem small, these self-care moments add to significant, lasting changes.