Ascend PT and Pilates Wellness

Happy New Year from Oscar and me! From my office to your home!! . . Wishing you healthy and happy blessings in 2021! .... . I figured Oscar was Covid immune so I didn’t mask See more

So very thankful!

Wishing you all a Happy Holidays. . . Hope you are all staying safe and healthy and taking this time to bond with your families.

When the PT becomes the patient! . . KT tape to the rescue @kinesiotape .... . Thankfully as a PT I am equipped with a boot and crutches to continue to work! . . Note to self...have a firm grip on the Kitchen Aid mixer See more

This gentleman came in with significant low back pain 10+ years post spine surgery. . . 1st photo shows initial right side bending of lumbar spine. He has limited mobility and zero change of his lumbar curve with significant pain to the right lower spine .... Swipe . . 2nd photo is post manual mobilization of lumbar spine. Right Posterior anterior pressures to L1-L5. Minimal change noted to range of motion and pain level . Swipe . . 3rd photo is post supine stabilization on the OOV. He demonstrated improved right side bending, increases curve and a significant reduction in pain!! . . Making change doesn’t always need to happen manually. . Improving movement strategies can often be more effective than manual therapy to change rigidity patterns! . . If you are suffering from pain and your current treatment plan isn’t working TRY something new. Learn how to mOOVe better! . . DM for further information See more

Treating the spiral line using myofascial decompression. . . Providing neuromuscular re-education on the Oov and Pilates Trap Table to help train new movement patterns. . .... . Curious about those cups you see? . . Interested in learning about what the Oov can do for your function and performance? . . Call or DM link in bio See more

Reformer + OOV = . . Training stability, control and balance in this ballerina .... . Taking rehab and control to the next level. See more

. . Working on reciprocal motion to improve her gait and other functional movement patterns

PATIENT SPOTLIGHT: . This girl here . .... Pure dedication to her body . First came to me with left patella femoral pain syndrome. She fully rehabbed when she had a cheer accident and fell and dislocated her right patella exactly 1 year ago. . . The hardest thing about my job is telling a patient they can’t do something when they are so determined to do it . . Slowly she was able to return to some of her classes with many restrictions. . She went on to perform in Disneyland with her dance team . She prepared for dance competitions in the Spring before COVID 19 put that to a screeching halt. . . I forgot to mention she also has a pretty moderate scoliosis and has worn a brace 20+ hours a day except while dancing for 2 years. She officially was discharged from using the brace in June! . . Despite many obstacles this girl has over come at 12 years old (now 13) she dedicates her life to improving her body which has made her a much stronger dancer. . . She also wants to be a PT See more

Utilizing the Pilates combo chair and Progressing Ballet Technique to help improve balance, control and strength in this lovely ballet dancer.

A perfect reminder as I help navigate distance learning with my kids and get through the remainder of 2020. . . . What are you hoping to accomplish the last months of 2020? ... . . . See more

Message From President Dunn on Racism and Systemic Inequality in America http://www.apta.org/PresidentLetter/2020/5/31/

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We’re open! . . Now scheduling in office visits .... Telehealth still available See more