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Rotator Cuff Tears: Diagnosing and Treating

By PointPerformance | Blog | Comments are Closed | 14 June, 2017 | 0

What are rotator cuff injuries? Rotator cuff injuries, particularly torn rotator cuffs, are a common injury, particularly among those over 60 years of age. Causes vary from individual to individual. They stem from overuse (heavy manual labor, weight training, repetitive motion), arthritis, aging, acute injury, or general wear and tear. Physical therapy and surgery areRead more

Ultrasound Exam for Abdominal Muscles: Video

By PointPerformance | Blog | Comments are Closed | 23 May, 2017 | 0

Ultrasound imaging is a reliable method for physicians and physical therapists to view how abdominal muscles are supporting the back. This is particularly reliable following back injury or pain, and when abdominals need to be re-strengthened in order to increase back support. To do so, your therapist will can watch how the muscles contract andRead more

Video: Examining Muscles Through Ultrasound

By PointPerformance | Blog | Comments are Closed | 17 May, 2017 | 0

Ultrasound technology is an excellent way to look at the musculoskeletal system in a non-invasive way. It can be used to examine the body’s muscles, joints, and tendons, and determine any injuries, such as tendonitis and muscle tears. Here, Dr. Mark Klaiman demonstrates the use of the ultrasound and the simple, pain-free procedure to diagnoseRead more

Video: Nerve Conduction Study

By PointPerformance | Blog | Comments are Closed | 6 April, 2017 | 1

If you’re experiencing muscle weakness, tingling, numbness, or sciatica, you might be a good candidate for a nerve conduction study (NCS). As part of the electrodiagnostic medicine offered at Point Performance, this nerve test is simple – it uses an electric current to the arm to check for reaction. It can determine whether you’re sufferingRead more

What is Physiatry?

By PointPerformance | Blog | Comments are Closed | 3 November, 2016 | 0

  by Dr. Mark Klaiman, MD Aching backs, twisted ankles, sore knees, aggravated arthritis. Perhaps from too much yardwork, or weekend warrior activity, or just general aches and pains of aging. There’s always a temptation to tough it out and see if things improve. That might work with the weather, but battered bodies need moreRead more

PRP: Treating Pain and Injuries with Platelet Rich Plasma Injections

By PointPerformance | Blog | Comments are Closed | 17 October, 2016 | 0

PRP, or platelet rich plasma, treats soft tissue injuries with your own blood.  It’s a unique and cutting-edge therapy that uses your own body’s blood to regenerate and heal itself at the source of the injury. What is PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma)? The procedure follows the philosophy that your body is already a regenerating machine that’sRead 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.

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    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

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    TENEX Procedure for Tendon Injuries: Video

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    The Tenex procedure is a non-surgical option that effectively treats persistent tendon injuries. This procedure is also known as percutaneous needle tenotomy

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    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.

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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
      • 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
      • Nerve Conduction and EMG Testing
      • Medical Acupuncture: How Does It Work?
    • Point Performance Therapy Services
    • Medical Personal Training
    • Health Coaching
    • Point Yoga
  • Patients
    • New Patients
    • Privacy Policy
    • New Patient Forms
    • Payment
    • Physical Medicine Patient Portal
    • Physical Therapy Patient Portal
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