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Spring is here and there’s no better time to hit the trails. Research shows going downhill with trekking poles can reduce strain on the knees by 12 to 25%. Point Performance has some tips and tricks for putting a spring in your step by using trekking poles on your hikes and long walks. In thisRead more

When the temperature drops, does your pain level go up? For many patients, there is a tie between cold weather and aching joints. In this video, Point Performance’s Michal Tekle explores the causation and remedies for this phenomenon. There have been a lot of studies conducted, but results remain inconclusive. One theory is that theRead more

Did you know around age 30, your bones stop growing? And for most women during menopause and men between ages 65 and 70, we actually start to lose bone mass. This leads to conditions like osteopenia, which is weak bones, and osteoporosis, where bones are brittle and break easily. In order to prevent that, PointRead more

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

Now that the weather is nice, people are getting back outside and running. But with running comes the dreaded tight calf muscles. Tight calves can lead to myriad other problems, like plantar fasciitis and ankle sprains. It’s important to properly stretch and loosen your calves to prevent injury. In this video, Point Performance’s Michal Tekle demonstratesRead 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

Opening day of baseball season is almost upon us– is your arm ready? Throwing balls can put a lot of strain on your shoulders and before heading to the mound, you should prepare safely. In this video, Dr. Haim Hechtman demonstrates variations of shoulder external rotation routines that can help you get ready for theRead 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

This time of year is packed with traveling to visit friends and family. It can be hard, if not impossible, to bring your gym with you. But in this video, Point Performance’s trainer Phil Silberman demonstrates how easy it is to string together a sequence of single muscle movements into a workout that can beRead more

If you have temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ), you’re familiar with the painful locking and clicking of your jaw when you open it. But did you know that your posture might be limiting your jaw mobility? In this video, Point Performance’s Sara Squires, DPT, demonstrates how poor posture can affect and worsen TMJ. First she assumes correctRead more