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Dynamic stretches are the key to warming up before a run or workout. Performing stretches cold before a workout can cause injury to the muscle, which is why a dynamic stretch is a smarter way to prepare for a workout. In this video, Robert Gillanders, DPT, demonstrates how to do a proper dynamic stretch throughRead more

by Dr. José Surós, MD Back pain is experienced by nearly 31 million Americans, and caused by any number of reasons. You may have lifted something heavy, or were pregnant, or took a long flight, or slept on a poor mattress, and suddenly became rendered useless for the next few days. Luckily, most cases of backRead more

Lower back pain or postural stress is often accompanied by tightness in the front of the hip, making the muscles on the back side of the hip weaker. Targeted gluteal muscles can effectively strengthen this area and thereby provide more support for the lower back and reduce pain. In this video, Point Performance physical therapistRead more

When: Thursday, January 18, 2018 | 7:00pm Where: Point Performance 6400 Goldsboro Rd, Suite 340, Bethesda RSVP: ppminfo@pointperformance.com | 301.493.8884 Join Point Performance’s knee experts, Dr. Mark Klaiman, MD, Dr. José Surós, MD and physical therapist Dr. Allison Haynes, DPT, in a seminar on how osteoarthritis affects your knees. They’ll discuss how the condition is evaluated and diagnosed, and explain the range of options currentlyRead more

Lifting a heavy object, whether it’s a box or laundry basket or even a small child, can injure your lower back if not done correctly. We all know about bending at the knees, but what about when you walk the object somewhere else? In this video, Point Performance’s Michal Tekle demonstrates how to bend fromRead more

Fitness sometimes takes a backseat when it’s the holiday season. It’s easy: with colder temperatures, shorter daylight hours, and mountains of treats and decadent desserts at work and at home, it’s hard to find time to maintain your exercise regimen and a healthy eating habit. Don’t beat yourself up over the fact that you ateRead more

Hamstrings are critical for helping you walk, run, and jump. Hamstrings are incredibly powerful, but also so easy to injure. It’s important to maintain strength in a hamstring to avoid injuring them. In this video, Haim Hechtman, DPT, demonstrates a series of exercises to strengthen the hamstring using a chair or a swiss ball. TheRead more

Balance is achieved through three main areas: the visual system (the eyes), vestibular system (the inner ear), and somatosensory (your feet’s ability to feel the ground). Together, all three provide the firmest balance you have while standing on two feet. In this video, Point Performance’s Julie Shein explains how to improve your sense of balanceRead more

Childcare is more than just taking care of the child—you need to take care of yourself, too. At Point Performance, we have our share of parents coming through our doors from back injuries. The causes range from pregnancy to carrying a child in the Baby Bjorn or Ergo incorrectly, or from lifting the child and pullingRead more

If your shoulders or scapular area tends to be weak, this band exercise is a great way to strengthen them. It essentially targets the scapular area with a squeezing motion, helping build those muscles and reduce pain in the shoulders, scapular region, and even the neck. What you’ll need to use is a band, heldRead more