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Point Performance’s Dr. Sara Squires Davis works on a patient suffering from TMJ/ TMD. When you’re stressed, as many people in the Washington, D.C. are, you may find your teeth clenched and eventually a lot of pain harboring in the back of your mouth. Chances are you suffer from Temporomandibular Joint Disorder, named for theRead more

  The temperature is radiating 98 degrees outside, and the idea of working out feels treacherous. Not only that, heading indoors to a gym to run in place on a treadmill seems tedious. Want the challenge of a workout that’s fun and heat-friendly? Try a new activity! Here are a few alternatives to keeping upRead more

Everyone’s talking about how hot it is outside as if the person sweating next to them wasn’t already aware of it. But there’s no need to avoid the great outdoors—or your workout—just because it’s warm! Just make sure you’re well-hydrated in these types of temperatures. For the most part, it’s an easy task – keepRead more

Jamie Lochner, DPT, PRC; Kevin Neeld, MS, CSCS, ORT; presenter, Mike Cantrell, MPT, PRC; Louise Kelley, DPT at the Professional Hockey Athletic Trainers Society annual conference in Nashville, Tennessee   Think hockey is super risky? It doesn’t have to be, thanks to the expertise of Point Performance’s Louise Kelley, DPT. She recently talked to attendees atRead more

  The old adage holds true when it comes to physical fitness and aging: Use it or lose it. It’s the same for memory, strength, muscles, and balance. Falls are a common accident among the elderly, leading to a whole host of other conditions: broken bones and traumatic brain injury topping the list. Nearly 2.5Read more

(photo by RelaxingMusic)   Breathing is one of those activities people don’t really choose to do – people have to do it in order to stay alive, and if they stopped breathing, others would worry. However, breathing correctly is something many people don’t do. And improving your breathing technique can make a huge difference inRead more

Point Performance’s Julie Shein works with a patient to restore focus after a concussion.   Ever suffer from a concussion? Maybe you tripped on the stairs, or were tackled playing football, or were in a car accident. You might remember experiencing a nasty headache, feeling dizzy or confused, and having a hard time standing. ButRead more

Tearing an ACL is not uncommon in sports like lacrosse (Photo by Krista Fancher)   by Louise Kelley, DPT During one of my daughter’s recent lacrosse games, her teammate, attempting to deny the opposing team an open pass, quickly pivoted to the right. Her left foot and leg, however, stayed planted, and she fell toRead more

There’s a reason why “tennis elbow” became its own medical term. Tennis caters to those seeking intense one-on-one competition and individuals interested in the teamwork aspect of a slower paced doubles games. Now that summer’s arrived, tennis and other warm-weather sports are in full bloom. While high school and collegiate athletes may have benefitted from a pre-season,Read more

This Mother’s Day, show your mom how to avoid back pain. Letting them know how to protect their backs while taking care of children may be the best gift of all. Here are four strategies that can prevent back pain, injury and strain when performing daily tasks for children. Lunge Strategy: Use when you need toRead more