Ascend Physical Therapy, LLC

08/24/2026

Tight ankles? do this 👇

Here’s how to open it up:

1️⃣ Anchor a large pull-up band to the uprights of a rack, down low
2️⃣ Loop your leg through so the band pulls right at the front of your ankle
3️⃣ Take a big step forward and drop into a half kneeling position
4️⃣ Lean forward so your knee travels over your toe — keep that heel down
5️⃣ Rock in and out for about 30 seconds. Three sets.

You should feel a stretch in the front of your ankle. That’s the joint getting the room it’s been missing.

Do this before you lift, then go test your squat.

If your ankles move fine but you still have knee pain, comment “KNEE” to get our Knee Pain Cheat Sheet 👇

08/21/2026

Knee exercises are a waste of time if you don’t check this first

If your knee hurts during step ups, squats, or lunges, the problem might not be your knee at all. It might be coming from your ankle.

Here’s how to tell the difference:

1️⃣ Face a wall and get into half kneeling
2️⃣ Put your front foot about four inches from the wall — one fist
3️⃣ Lean forward and drive your knee toward the wall

If your knee touches the wall and your heel stays down, your ankle is moving fine. If your knee touches but your heel comes off the ground, your ankle is tight.

And when your ankle is tight, your knee has to overcompensate during your lifts. That’s where the pain shows up. You can do all the knee exercises you want, but if the ankle is the real problem, the pain keeps coming back.

If your ankles move fine but you still have knee pain, comment “KNEE” to get our Knee Pain Cheat Sheet 👇

08/08/2026

Where my girl dad’s at?

Nothing motivates you like your kids.

Keep working out, pushing it, and improving yourself. Because they are worth it.

08/04/2026

Dry Needling for Knee Pain

Knee pain making stairs, squats, running, or workouts more difficult?

Dry needling may be one helpful tool within a broader physical therapy plan. In our latest article, we explain:

✓ What dry needling is
✓ How it may help with knee pain
✓ When it may be considered
✓ Why strengthening and movement still matter

Read the full guide from Ascend Physical Therapy:
https://bit.ly/4bZ4z8y

Learn how dry needling may support knee pain relief and movement as part of a personalized physical therapy plan in Hendersonville, TN.

07/21/2026

Be careful out there

There’s no such thing as a “Shoulder Killer” exercise, despite surgeons telling you otherwise.

And there’s no such thing as a “Bulletproof Shoulder”, despite Physical Therapists claiming so.

If your shoulder hurts, don’t blame the exercise.

Blame these instead:
1) Yourself
2) Rest
3) Nutrition
4) Stress
5) Recovery

If you can’t improve anything in that list, then your shoulder was doomed from the start.

07/08/2026

𝗗𝗶𝘇𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗼 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽

Feeling dizzy, off balance, or like the room is spinning can make daily life feel stressful.

Our newest blog explains how vestibular physical therapy may help with dizziness, vertigo, motion sensitivity, and balance concerns.

Read the blog here:
https://bit.ly/4bywfkm

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Feeling dizzy, off balance, or like the room is spinning? Learn how dizziness physical therapy in Hendersonville, TN can help you find the right next step.

06/30/2026

𝗞𝗻𝗲𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

Knee pain that keeps coming back usually has a reason.

A knee pain assessment can help identify what may be irritating your knee, how your body is moving, and what steps may help you get back to daily activities, workouts, or training with more confidence.

Our latest blog explains what happens during a knee pain assessment and what to expect during the first visit at Ascend Physical Therapy in Hendersonville, TN.

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗶𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲:
https://bit.ly/4gfbQUJ

Learn what happens during a knee pain assessment at Ascend Physical Therapy in Hendersonville, TN and how it can help you stop guessing about knee pain.

06/29/2026

Joanne McGinnis DPT does it all!

Dr. Joanne specializes in Vestibular and Dizziness disorders. These conditions normally affect the geriatric population, but anyone can be affected by Dizziness and Vertigo.

Dr. Joanne is certified in Vestibular Therapy, meaning she is one of the few Doctoral Physical Therapists in the Sumner County that has the continuing education, experience, and thousands of clinical hours treating vestibular and dizziness disorders.

Common conditions she treats are:
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV),
Persistent postural-perceptual dizziness (PPPD), Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS)
Vestibular Neuritis
Meniere’s Disease

Dr. Joanne is also skilled in orthopedic treatment. She utilizes modalities such as dry needling, cupping, scraping, and body tempering to help her clients get out of pain. She believes strongly that movement and strength are the keys to living pain-free.

Common orthopedic conditions she treats:
Meniscus injuries
Neck pain
Shoulder injuries
Back pain and sciatica
Hip pain
Foot and ankle pain
Postural deficits

Welcome to the ASCEND PHYSICAL THERAPY team Dr. Joanne!!

Comment “BOOK” to work with Dr. Joanne!