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Lauren Borro demonstrates sleep posture using pillows

Improving Sleep Posture

By PointPerformance | Blog | Comments are Closed | 18 September, 2019 | 3

Your sleeping position can wreck havoc on your neck alignment, causing pain and discomfort. In this video, Point Performance’s Lauren Borro, DPT, explains how to correct and improve sleeping posture for supine, side, and stomach sleepers. Through simple tricks and pillow placements, you can reduce pain from poor alignment and get a better night ofRead more

Foam Rolling for Thoracic Extension: Video

By PointPerformance | Blog | Comments are Closed | 25 June, 2019 | 0

If you’re like most working Americans, you spend all day hunched over a computer screen before slouching during your busy commute home. This can lead to back and neck pain from improper posture and can wreck havoc on your body. Thoracic extension is important not only for proper posture, it also is tied to alleviatingRead more

Lumbar Spine and Intervertebral Discs with Dr. Mark Klaiman: Video

By PointPerformance | Blog | Comments are Closed | 29 April, 2019 | 0

What is the lumbar spine? The lumbar spine and intervertebral discs in the lower back are often the source of pain in that area. What causes their injury? Sometimes it’s due to strain caused by heavy lifting, and in other cases it’s just from years of overuse and general wear and tear. The anatomy ofRead more

Physical Therapy and Headaches: Video

By PointPerformance | Blog | Comments are Closed | 8 April, 2019 | 0

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

Foam Rolling for Thoracic Spine Flexibility: Video

By PointPerformance | Blog | Comments are Closed | 13 December, 2018 | 0

You only need one simple tool to increase your arms mobility and flexibility of your thoracic spine: the foam roller. In this video, Point Performance’s Adam Gershowitz, DPT, illustrates how to use a foam roller to stretch your thoracic spine which increases your ability to bend backwards. Directions: Start with the foam roller perpendicular toRead more

Treating Back Pain

By PointPerformance | Blog | Comments are Closed | 16 November, 2018 | 0

Back pain affects almost 80 percent of adults at some point in their lives. Many have non-threatening soreness due to a strain or muscle overuse, but others suffer from more chronic back pain. Whether or not your back pain is due to any of these issues, it’s important to have it treated to prevent reoccurrence.Read more

Physical Therapy Versus Chiropractic Therapy

By PointPerformance | Blog | Comments are Closed | 7 November, 2018 | 0

Are you suffering from back pain or have limited mobility in your neck? Perhaps you’ve considered seeking treatment from a chiropractor or physical therapist in Bethesda to help alleviate your pain. However, there are some big differences between chiropractic therapy and physical therapy, but just what are the differences? What is chiropractic therapy? Chiropractic therapyRead more

Thoracic Spine Stretch: Video

By PointPerformance | Blog | Comments are Closed | 22 May, 2018 | 0

If you sit all day long, which many of us do, you’ll notice you don’t turn your thoracic spine very much. That’s the area between your waist and your chest, and it can start to feel crunched down the more still you sit. Physical therapist Allison Haynes, DPT, demonstrates a great and simple way toRead more

Your New Year’s Resolutions: Less Stress, More Exercise

By PointPerformance | Blog | Comments are Closed | 29 December, 2017 | 0

New Year resolutions to improve your health and fitness are always great to consider, even if sometimes it peters out by the spring. At least you are motivated enough to even consider making a change in your lifestyle. Perhaps, however, the resolutions were too drastic or too complicated to maintain? After all, we are creaturesRead more

Video: Abdominal Brace

By PointPerformance | Blog | Comments are Closed | 27 December, 2017 | 0

The abdominal brace is an important technique for building stronger lower abdominals, which in turn builds stabilizes the spine. This is useful in many activities and support a weaker back. Visualize pulling your front hip bones together, but make sure you continue to breathe. Hold the abdominals for a count of 10. This helps avoidRead more

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  • Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome

    By PointPerformance | Comments are Closed

    Chronic exertional compartment syndrome is one of the most common causes of pain, numbness, and foot drop, most often seen in runners.

  • hip arthritis ultrasound

    Diagnosing Hip Arthritis with Ultrasound: Video

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    Hip arthritis is one of the most common causes of groin pain in patients. To diagnose it, we can use ultrasound. Ultrasound

  • tennis elbow ultrasound

    Tennis Elbow Diagnosis and Treatment Options: Video

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    Tennis elbow is one of the most common causes of elbow pain. The condition is also sometimes referred to as lateral epicondylitis.

  • Rehab in the Time of Covid-19: How to Progress Your Recovery while At-Home

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    Starting and sticking with a rehabilitation regimen has its challenges during the pandemic. Here are some ways to continue to progress.

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Practice Overview
    • Dr. Haim S. Hechtman, DPT, Point Performance Co-founder
    • Dr. Mark D. Klaiman, MD, Point Performance Co-founder
    • Point Performance Team
    • Testimonials
    • Careers
      • Careers: Physical Therapist
      • Careers: Physical Therapy Technician
      • Careers: Patient Relations Coordinator
      • Online Application
  • Services
    • Areas of Treatment
      • Neck and Back
      • Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist and Hand Pain
      • Hip, Knee, Ankle and Foot
      • Arthritis and Neurological Conditions
      • Chronic Pain
    • Point Performance Medicine
      • Spine Care
        • Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injection for Lower Back & Leg Pain
        • Lumbar Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) for Lower Back Pain
        • Sacroiliac Joint Injection for Low Back & Buttock Pain
      • Sports Medicine
      • Orthobiologics
      • Advanced Minimally Invasive Procedures
      • Scrambler Therapy
      • Nerve Conduction and EMG Testing
      • Medical Acupuncture: How Does It Work?
      • Before Your Procedure
    • Point Performance Therapy Services
    • Mind Body Solutions
    • Medical Personal Training
  • Patients
    • New Patients
    • Privacy Policy
    • New Patient Forms
    • Payment
    • Physical Medicine Patient Portal
    • Physical Therapy Patient Portal
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