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Standing on one leg is a good test of how your balance is, but it does not emulate good balance in the real world. Very rarely are we forced to stand like a flamingo. Instead, balance comes into play while walking and moving. Having good balance is important for all movement. Balance exercises can improveRead 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

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

Fall prevention is simple and necessary, considering falls are so common among everyone—from toddlers to the elderly. While they are hazardous to everyone, it’s harder for seniors to recuperate from a fall. Each year, nearly 2.5 million elderly go to the ER due to a fall, and 700,000 are hospitalized. When an elderly person falls,Read more

Balance strategy can be applied three ways: through the ankles, hips, and with a step. When we have a small instability we use an ankle strategy. In this video, Point Performance’s Julie Shein demonstrates these three strategies. If your balance shifts, or you’re standing on one foot, you use the ankle to maintain balance because it’sRead more

The Acoustic Neuroma Support Group will be featuring Point Performance’s Julie Shein at its next support group meeting. She will be presenting on Vestibular Rehabilitation for Imbalance and Dizziness  Sunday, April 15, 2018 10:00am – 12:00pm The Lab School of Washington – Boardroom 4759 Reservoir Road, NW Washington, DC 20007 We welcome you to learnRead more

What is proprioception? It’s the ability to know where you are in space. By gathering information from your legs, feet, muscles, and tendons, your brain interprets this information and then sends commands back to your muscles to change where and how they are positioned to maintain balance. In this video, Point Performance’s Julie Shein demonstratesRead more

Balance often relies on sight to help you stay upright. To sharpen your other senses to maintaining balance, you can simply remove or reduce your visual input. In this exercise, Julie Shein demonstrates how you can do this. First, you should place your feet one in front of the other in a straight line andRead 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

  by Julie Shein, PT Have you had dizziness that lasts for hours, days or even weeks?  Does your dizziness occur when you are more stressed, have poor sleep, eat certain foods or have hormonal swings?  If so, you may be suffering from vestibular migraines. According to the Journal of Neurology, vestibular migraine affects moreRead more