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Ascent Tahoe Performance Therapy

Providing the active Tahoe community with physical therapy and performance training services!

01/11/2026

A sacral BSI is an overload injury to the sacrum caused by repetitive impact and insufficient recovery. It’s most common in runners and mountain athletes and often presents as deep, hard-to-pinpoint unilateral low back, buttock, or pelvic pain that worsens with running, hopping, or prolonged loading.

Early recognition matters—progressive loading, smart rest, and the right rehab plan are key to getting back to the mountains safely.

WhatsYourPeak

01/07/2026

🎊Happy 2026!🎊
‘tis the season of resolutions and goal setting!

Many people use the New Year to set goals and create new habits - but what exactly constitutes a habit and what is the best way to create one?

A habit can be formed by selecting an ANCHOR activity - something that already happens for you with regularity - and attaching your desired “habit” to that.

Aim for long term change! New habits aren’t created in just a couple days - it can take MONTHS.

Ascent Tahoe is more than happy to help you create new habits and behavior change this year! Schedule a visit & stay tuned for Wednesday tips 🫱🫲🤝

$Imaging for Bone Stress Injury (BSI) MRI is the gold standard for BSI—it shows bone stress before a fracture line ever a...$

01/03/2026

Imaging for Bone Stress Injury (BSI)
 MRI is the gold standard for BSI—it shows bone stress before a fracture line ever appears. That matters when you’re stacking vert, mileage, and impact in the mountains.

T2 shows early bone irritation. T1 shows deeper structural involvement.

At Ascent Tahoe, imaging helps us dial in load management, fueling conversations, and return-to-sport timelines so you’re not guessing—just progressing smarter toward your peak.

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12/31/2025

THANK YOU FOR MAKING 2025 A YEAR TO REMEMBER!

Cheers to what’s to come in 2026 🥹👏🍾🥂

12/28/2025

Bone anatomy isn’t just structure. It’s living, adapting tissue.
Cortical bone provides strength. Trabecular bone absorbs and distributes load. Bone responds to stress, fueling, and recovery.
Train smart to build resilient bones for the mountains.
WhatsYourPeak

12/24/2025

🫀VO2 MAX!🫀
VO2 Max is often talked about in the health and fitness realm - but what is it and what does it actually mean?

VO2 Max is essentially a measurement of how much oxygen your body consumes and breaks down per minute. This can be a good indicator of general fitness level, and a higher VO2 max is generally preferred.

VO2 max can vary based on a number of factors. The most accurate testing requires time and specialized equipment which can be costly, so testing in the general population is not often prescribed.

Both strength and cardiovascular training can help improve VO2 max and have a positive effect on overall mortality.

Need help deciding how to train and help improve your VO2 Max? The PTs at Ascent Tahoe are happy to help!

$Bone stress injuries don’t happen overnight. They exist on a continuum — from early stress reactions to full stress frac...$

12/20/2025

Bone stress injuries don’t happen overnight. They exist on a continuum — from early stress reactions to full stress fractures. Tune into this series on Bone Stress Injuries to better understand the signs early and help keep you training and playing for longer!

12/17/2025

🫀HEART RATE VARIABILITY🫀

Do you know what heart rate variability is? It’s a measure of the time intervals BETWEEN heart beats. It can be a good indicator of recovery. A higher heart rate variability can indicate better fitness and overall higher function of your autonomic nervous system!

Swipe through to learn about HRV!

12/13/2025

Patellar tendon pain often shows up as a sharp or achy discomfort right below the kneecap, especially with squatting, jumping, skiing compressions, or running downhill. It’s typically a load-related tendon issue and happens when the tendon isn’t tolerating the volume or force you’re asking of it. Again, it’s a COMPRESSION issue! With the right progression of strength and load management, it can improve and get you back to powerful, pain-free movement. If tendons are holding you back book now!

12/10/2025

🫀HEART RATE ZONES!🫀

Heart rate zones are often referenced when talking about exercise intensity, but how do you determine the right pace for yourself?

Max heart rate can be estimated by subtracting your age from 225. From there, you can take percentages of that number to determine your heart rate “zone”.

The majority of training should be performed around Zone “2”, with about 20% coming from higher intensities. What’s most important, however is starting by getting enough conditioning in general!

Do you meet or exceed current activity guidelines? 🤔

12/05/2025

Keeping your IT Band happy isn’t about “stretching the band.”
It’s about improving hip strength, controlling load, and keeping tissues resilient for the mountain miles ahead.

12/03/2025

🫀HEART HEALTH!🫀

On Wednesdays this month, we will highlight aspects of heart/cardiovascular health!

Today we’re chatting about blood pressure. We’ve all heard of it, but do you actually know what it is? BP is a measure of the force exerted in the vessels of your body. Blood pressure fluctuates naturally for various reasons, but consistently elevated blood pressure can be a sign of cardiovascular stress or underlying health issues.

This year, new categories for blood pressure ratings were released. These new categories are aimed to catch high blood pressure sooner, prompting for earlier care to prevent damage or other consequences!

Get regular check ups and BP screenings. Family history can be a risk factor, so advocate for yourself and keep a happy heart! ❤️

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10775 Pioneer Trail
Truckee, CA
96161

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http://www.ascenttahoe.com/

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