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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 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

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

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

  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, 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