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by Robert Gillanders, DPT Preparing for a race? Let’s talk about warming up for runs. Why warm up? Traditionally people have looked at a warm-up as an opportunity to prepare the body to perform. To achieve this goal, we are going to look at our warm-up as a means to gently increase the heart rate toRead more

by Robert Gillanders, DPT So you signed up for the Cherry Blossom 10-miler, and only just realized that it is six weeks away and you haven’t done much running since you hit that “register” button. And now that it’s unseasonably warm out, the classic scenario is people go from 0-60 with their training, which the body generallyRead more

by Julie Shein, PT Falling is a major contributor to elderly health issues. Not only is the accident itself frightening and dangerous, but the domino effect of falls afterwards can be detrimental. THE PREVALENCE OF FALLS • One in three people over the age of 65 sustains a fall yearly • Every 14 seconds anRead more

By Chris Ricardo, DPT Back pain is one of the most common ailments among adults, with up to 80 percent experiencing some sort of low back pain some point in their lives, according to the Mayo Clinic. The symptoms are more prevalent among those aged between 33 and 55, and the reasons range widely. WhatRead more

by Point Performance staff Sometimes, cross-training is just as simple as mixing up what you’re already doing: working out in different directions and styles. These days, it seems that working out backwards is a trend: running backwards, cycling backwards, and even swimming backwards are great ways to alternate your regular workout. Moving backwards works different muscles,Read more

What is spinal stenosis? It’s a condition in which the spinal canal begins to narrow, pinching nerves and the spinal cord, creating pain and/ or numbness in the legs, torso, or arms. In this video, Dr. José Surós, MD, talks about how someone at Point Performance is evaluated for spinal stenosis, the effects of spinal stenosis,Read more

By Sara Squires Davis, DPT, Point Performance Meditation is a popular and proven method to reduce anxiety and stress that’s causing physical pain. Stress pain can be felt anywhere, but commonly in the back, neck, shoulders, jaw, and head, as well as hands, feet, gastrointestinal, chest, and other internal areas. If the current news andRead more

Ever feel a little ache in the back from lifting or squatting? It’s likely that your spine isn’t in a neutral position and you are, in fact, pulling on your muscles to help through these exercises. You’ll notice it when you’re working out or even doing regular tasks like shoveling snow or carrying groceries. InRead more

Point Performance Patient: 40-year-old woman training for first marathon Pain: Shin splints (As told to Point Performance) I was training for my first marathon, though I’d run in a few half-marathons and several other races. More than halfway through my training, however, I developed sudden muscle cramping in my right calf muscle. I couldn’t makeRead more

Shoulder problems are common among adults, whether from hoisting a bag around to and from work, or from poor posture, or favoring one side of the body. If you suffer from persistent shoulder issues, or need additional postural awareness, this exercise, as demonstrated in this video by Point Performance’s Dr. Haim Hechtman, is a good wayRead more