Ascend Therapy

01/26/2026

Keep your New Year's Fitness Goals Going!
8 Rules That Protect Upper-Extremity Joints (and Keep You Training)
Find evidence-based ways to protect the joints in your hands, wrists, elbows, and shoulders when you’re increasing resistance or starting a new routine—plus exactly when it’s time to see a specialist.

Evidence-based ways to protect the joints in your hands, wrists, elbows, and shoulders when you’re increasing resistance or starting a new routine—plus exactly when it’s time to see a specialist. Here are 8 rules to protect your upper extremity joints so you can keep meeting your fitness goals...

01/01/2026

This time of year, we all lean into hope—setting goals, chasing growth, and promising ourselves we’ll show up as our best selves. But real transformation isn’t perfection; it’s persistence. So let’s give ourselves grace when we stumble, and the courage to stand back up, reset, and try again.

12/25/2025

12/21/2025

Officially called orthoses, this is my FAVORITE part of my job. I love the creativity and ability to customize each orthosis to each persons needs.

12/21/2025

Happy Winter Solstice!
After today, each new day brings a little more light — keep going, because tomorrow is always brighter than today.☀️

12/17/2025

Here are tendon glide exercises every therapist knows and recommends. These are excellent for carpal tunnel syndrome (pre and post surgery) and many other wrist, hand, and finger injuries. They also serve as a great warm up for a variety of activities from knitting to rock climbing!

Perform each slowly and as often as you’d like!

***If you have a trigger finger, avoid the partial and full fist exercises. All of the others are great!

12/07/2025

Wondering what’s causing that sharp pain along the side of your wrist? You’re in the right place. I’ve experienced this myself, and many of my friends and family have too. Below, you’ll find a clear, step-by-step plan to help you calm the pain and get back to your daily activities with confidence.

https://www.ascendtherapy.net/post/thumb-sided-wrist-pain-here-s-an-8-week-conservative-treatment-plan-for-de-quervain-s-tenosynovitis

12/02/2025

Everyone 🫶🏼 Paraffin! It’s my personal favorite and has relieved my occasional pain for many years!
Excellent for hand and wrist pain/stiffness from any number of injuries. You can find cheaper paraffin units online for yourself or it makes the perfect gift 🎁 for a friend/family member.

11/29/2025

https://www.ascendtherapy.net/post/the-deep-freeze-a-20-point-plan-to-defrost-your-mobility-this-winter

Does the drop in temperature make your knees feel like rusty hinges? You aren’t imagining it. Here is your expert guide to thriving, not just surviving, the cold season. *Link in bio*

11/26/2025

Thanksgiving should be a time of gratitude and joy, not unnecessary hand pain! As a Certified Hand Therapist, I’ve outlined 10 specialist-approved tips to protect your hands during holiday prep — from using a "Turkey Slide" technique to favoring ergonomic utensils. 🥧💪 Keep your joints happy and your spirits high. Explore these life-saving hacks today!

https://www.ascendtherapy.net/post/hand-pain-doesn-t-have-to-be-on-the-menu-this-thanksgiving