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
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by Chris Ricardo, DPT Knee Osteoarthritis of the knee is a chronic pain condition. It’s a progressive disease that is caused by inflammation and degeneration of the knee joint that worsens over time. If you find that your knees are regularly painful or swollen, are stiff first thing in the morning, or are making cracklingRead more
If you have knee pain and arthritis, you have probably heard of chondroitin and glucosamine. These vitamin supplements are hailed as the miracle cure for knee pain and arthritis. But do they work? In this video, Dr. José Surós dives into the truth behind these supplements. The short answer is that the National Institute ofRead more
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By Marc Gruner | 0 commentTry LIPOGEMS, A Minimally Invasive, FDA-Cleared Option, Safely Performed in the Office Why are people not ready for major invasive surgery? “There
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By PointPerformance | Comments are ClosedChronic 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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By PointPerformance | Comments are ClosedHip 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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By PointPerformance | Comments are ClosedThe Tenex procedure is a non-surgical option that effectively treats persistent tendon injuries. This procedure is also known as percutaneous needle tenotomy