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Chronic exertional compartment syndrome is one of the most common causes of pain, numbness, and foot drop, most often seen in runners. People feel pain or aching in a specific area, known as the compartment, in their leg. The repetitive impact from running activity is what causes this condition. People will often feel pain asRead more

Hip arthritis is one of the most common causes of groin pain in patients. To diagnose it, we can use ultrasound. Ultrasound looks deep into the hip joint during diagnosis as well as during treatment. When physical therapy fails to improve pain, regenerative medicine may be an option. Injection options include platelet-rich plasma (PRP), adiposeRead more

Tennis elbow is one of the most common causes of elbow pain. The condition is also sometimes referred to as lateral epicondylitis. Tennis players and golfers both experience this pain. The pain is felt on the outside of the elbow. What causes tennis elbow? Overuse of the tendons on the arm bone causes the painRead more

Starting and sticking with a rehabilitation regimen has its challenges during the pandemic. Here are some ways to continue to progress.

We are happy to announce that Point Performance is reopening for in-office patient appointments. Since the Maryland stay-home order was amended on May 6th, we have been working diligently to implement expanded infection control protocols to ensure the safety of our patients and team members. While we have been meeting with you remotely through telehealth appointmentsRead more

by Lealah Fremuth, DPT Running has become an increasingly popular form of exercise over the past several decades. In the United States alone, almost 60 million people currently participate in running, jogging and trail running. And it may come as no surprise that virtual racing is one of the fastest-growing trends in the running world. MostRead more

Some Physical Therapists are gait and balance experts, meaning they assess the walking patterns of the patients they see. Gait simply refers to the process of walking and balancing. By observing and evaluating your gait, PTs can help improve your stability and efficiency, and reduce the likelihood of an injury or fall. Recently, many peopleRead more

Spring is here and there’s no better time to hit the trails. Research shows going downhill with trekking poles can reduce strain on the knees by 12 to 25%. Point Performance has some tips and tricks for putting a spring in your step by using trekking poles on your hikes and long walks. In thisRead more

Dear Patients, Your health and safety are our primary concerns. With the spread of COVID-19 from the coronavirus, we want to assure you that we are monitoring the situation closely, particularly as we see the first local cases pop up.  It’s important to us that you feel secure when visiting our offices and our gymsRead more

When the temperature drops, does your pain level go up? For many patients, there is a tie between cold weather and aching joints. In this video, Point Performance’s Michal Tekle explores the causation and remedies for this phenomenon. There have been a lot of studies conducted, but results remain inconclusive. One theory is that theRead more