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If you’re a runner, hip stability is important in preventing runner’s knee and IT band injuries. It is a key part of your training regiment to strengthen your hip rotators, glutes and improve stability. In this video, Point Performance’s Allison Haynes demonstrates three modifications of a hinge, designed to activate your hip muscles and improveRead more

Water is integral to your everyday living. It maintains organs and cells, regulates body temperature, moves blood and nutrients through the body, and aids in digestion and many bodily functions. It keeps your skin, nose and eyes moisturized. We all understand that hydration is key, but it can sometimes be hard to discern when hydrationRead more

Do you suffer frequent headaches for unknown reasons? Do you dread the onset of a migraine? Your physical therapist can help discover the cause of your headaches and help find solutions for them. In this video, Point Performance’s Sara Squires, DPT, explains how a physical therapist will evaluate causes and treatments for your headaches. HeadRead more

Now that the weather is nice, people are getting back outside and running. But with running comes the dreaded tight calf muscles. Tight calves can lead to myriad other problems, like plantar fasciitis and ankle sprains. It’s important to properly stretch and loosen your calves to prevent injury. In this video, Point Performance’s Michal Tekle demonstratesRead more

Many adults struggle with balance issues as they age. But the good news is, through simple home exercises, you can improve your balance. In this video, Point Performance’s Sandra Lee, DPT demonstrates how to challenge the three balance systems (vision, somatosensory system and vestibular system). Directions: Begin with your feet together and hands on hips. TryRead more

Opening day of baseball season is almost upon us– is your arm ready? Throwing balls can put a lot of strain on your shoulders and before heading to the mound, you should prepare safely. In this video, Dr. Haim Hechtman demonstrates variations of shoulder external rotation routines that can help you get ready for theRead more

Now that Spring has sprung, runners are gearing up to hit the sidewalk and log some miles. In this video, Point Performance’s Narinder Singh, DPT demonstrates how to get your legs and hips in shape before lacing up your sneakers. With your gym’s pulley machine, you can work hips, knees, glutes and balance. Strengthening these musclesRead more

This time of year is packed with traveling to visit friends and family. It can be hard, if not impossible, to bring your gym with you. But in this video, Point Performance’s trainer Phil Silberman demonstrates how easy it is to string together a sequence of single muscle movements into a workout that can beRead more

If you have temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ), you’re familiar with the painful locking and clicking of your jaw when you open it. But did you know that your posture might be limiting your jaw mobility? In this video, Point Performance’s Sara Squires, DPT, demonstrates how poor posture can affect and worsen TMJ. First she assumes correctRead more

Do you ever experience dizziness when you stand up too quickly? Does the room spin when you move your head side to side? You might have an issue with gaze stabilization. In this video, Point Performance’s Julie Shein demonstrates a simple technique to build your vestibular endurance and help with gaze stabilization. As you masterRead more