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Photo credit: GCSC Think you’re too old to become an athlete? That your knees “can’t take running” or that you simply don’t have the stamina? Hardly. Studies have shown that exercise—even a few days a week—can increase longevity, assert independence, reduce risk of falling, improve cognitive skills, reduce risk of heart attack and stroke, and provideRead more

Ultrasound imaging is a reliable method for physicians and physical therapists to view how abdominal muscles are supporting the back. This is particularly reliable following back injury or pain, and when abdominals need to be re-strengthened in order to increase back support. To do so, your therapist will can watch how the muscles contract andRead more

Physical therapy requires daily practice to regain your strength and heal your injuries. But like any new activity, it’s hard to keep up with the home exercises, and you can’t tell your therapist that the dog ate your homework, either. And it’s not like flossing immediately before a dental appointment—you can’t just quickly do yourRead more

Ultrasound technology is an excellent way to look at the musculoskeletal system in a non-invasive way. It can be used to examine the body’s muscles, joints, and tendons, and determine any injuries, such as tendonitis and muscle tears. Here, Dr. Mark Klaiman demonstrates the use of the ultrasound and the simple, pain-free procedure to diagnoseRead more

Saturday, May 20, 2017 | 9:30 am 6400 Goldsboro Rd, Suite 340, Bethesda RSVP at ppminfo@pointperformance.com Caring for a small child isn’t easy: even someone so small can cause a grown-up so much body pain. Chances are you’ve suffered from pain in your back, knees, shoulders, neck, hip, and feet caused by lifting and carryingRead more

  by Julie Shein, PT Have you had dizziness that lasts for hours, days or even weeks?  Does your dizziness occur when you are more stressed, have poor sleep, eat certain foods or have hormonal swings?  If so, you may be suffering from vestibular migraines. According to the Journal of Neurology, vestibular migraine affects moreRead more

Exercise is critical for kids, as we all know. However, according to The New York Times, many kids’ active lives drops off at age seven. More than 2/3 of American children hardly get any exercise, and obesity and Type 2 diabetes are prevalent among children as early as six years of age. According to a newRead more

Laptop ergonomics is are specific and critical part of avoiding pain at the office. Sitting at your desk all day can cause some surprising pain, even if you’re barely moving. You might stick your neck out, scrunch your shoulders up to your ears, hunch over your desk with a curved spine, or rest your wristsRead more

Seniors often have difficulty getting up from a chair, toilet, bed, or any sitting position, as well as the reverse. The sit-to-stand exercise is a great way to strengthen the legs and improve functionality. This exercise is important for people, particularly seniors, to continue their ability to do every day activities involving sitting and standing,Read more

by Point Performance team Little league baseball injuries are becoming far more common today. Why? Kids are practicing more often than before, and sometimes year-round. More than 110,000 children visit the emergency room each year for baseball-related injuries, usually related to being hit by a ball or bat. However, an increased number of kids agedRead more