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Nothing is more frustrating than being sidelined by an injury when you are in the middle of a training cycle. Whether you are a powerlifter prepping for a meet, a runner hitting peak mileage, or a CrossFit athlete pushing for a new PR, the last thing you want to hear is that you need to wait weeks for a primary care appointment just to get permission to start rehab.

Are you an athlete or active individual in Charlotte, NC, sidelined by injury or struggling to reach your peak performance? Traditional physical therapy often falls short for those pushing their limits. You need a partner who understands your athletic drive and is dedicated to getting you back in the game, stronger and faster.

Whether you are a powerlifter dealing with nagging shoulder pain, a runner sidelined by knee issues, or a baseball player struggling with elbow tendonitis, being told to stop doing what you love is not an option. You did not build your strength, endurance, and skills just to sit on the sidelines.

(And How It Directly Impacts Your Longevity ) In today’s world, more people than ever are committed to staying active—lifting, running, playing sports, or chasing their kids around without feeling broken. But as training volume goes up, so does the demand on your joints, tendons, and nervous system. That’s where having a performance physical therapist in your corner  becomes one of the most valuable investments you can make in your long-term health and longevity. This isn’t a

If you train hard, sit too much, or deal with nagging aches that just won’t quit, you’ve probably heard someone mention dry needling . Maybe your friend swears it “released” their shoulder. Maybe you’ve seen athletes post about it after a tough workout. At Ascension Rehab and Sports Therapy in Charlotte , we use dry needling as one of several tools to help people move better, recover faster, and get out of pain — but it’s not magic, and it’s not the whole solution either. Her

Wrist pain is one of the most common complaints we see among gymnasts and cheerleaders here at Ascension Rehab and Sports Therapy in South Charlotte . Between tumbling passes, vaulting, handstands, and stunting, the wrists are constantly exposed to high-impact forces and repetitive loading. Research shows that up to 79% of gymnasts  experience wrist pain at some point in their careers. Among cheerleaders, over 1 in 5  will deal with a wrist injury — and nearly 20% of those ca

Sciatica. You’ve probably heard of it before. Maybe you have even experienced it yourself. But what is sciatica, really? Let’s take a dive into anatomy to find out. On each side of your spine, you have nerve roots that branch out and form different nerves that communicate motor function and sensation throughout the various parts of the body. One of such nerves is the sciatic nerve. It is formed from the nerve roots of L4 through S2. Each vertebral level of the spine is labele

It’s that time of the year again. There’s something about entering a new year that just feels like a fresh start. For many, it’s an opportunity to start making some positive changes in their life. While it has become common for people to bash the idea of setting resolutions based on a new year, I commend it. We all need a little motivation at times and if the start of a new year is what drives you one step closer to your goals, that’s great! You’re definitely not alone as ove

What images pop into your head when you think of physical therapy? For many people who are asked this, they think of someone helping patients stretch, or maybe waving an ultrasound wand around. Perhaps, they think of some stretchy bands that they have somewhere around their house from that time they went to PT and were given " strengthening " exercises. Unfortunately, some of these ideas of physical therapy are based on patients' real life experiences. However, there is anoth