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Snow days can mean sledding, hot cocoa and a movie by the fire. But they are also dangerous. Snow and ice mean an increased risk of fall. Every year, there are 3 million hospitalizations related to falls. That’s one in every four people over the age of 65, and as you age, the rate ofRead more

The autumn, or fall season means cooler temperatures, more bearable workout weather, cleaning up the yard, and more reasons to be outside before the winter cold settles in. Everyone’s back to work or back to school, and suddenly the pace of life shifts from the summer lull. However, it’s a great time to take advantageRead more

by Julie Shein, PT Falling is a major contributor to elderly health issues. Not only is the accident itself frightening and dangerous, but the domino effect of falls afterwards can be detrimental. THE PREVALENCE OF FALLS • One in three people over the age of 65 sustains a fall yearly • Every 14 seconds anRead more

September is a great time to start working out – there’s no more excuse about hot weather or vacation plans. It’s still plenty warm out, but nothing like the humidity that plagued the region for most of July and August. It’s a great time to enjoy a walk in the cool morning with the dogRead more

Everyone’s talking about how hot it is outside as if the person sweating next to them wasn’t already aware of it. But there’s no need to avoid the great outdoors—or your workout—just because it’s warm! Just make sure you’re well-hydrated in these types of temperatures. For the most part, it’s an easy task – keepRead more

  The old adage holds true when it comes to physical fitness and aging: Use it or lose it. It’s the same for memory, strength, muscles, and balance. Falls are a common accident among the elderly, leading to a whole host of other conditions: broken bones and traumatic brain injury topping the list. Nearly 2.5Read more

This Mother’s Day, show your mom how to avoid back pain. Letting them know how to protect their backs while taking care of children may be the best gift of all. Here are four strategies that can prevent back pain, injury and strain when performing daily tasks for children. Lunge Strategy: Use when you need toRead more

by Point Performance’s Dr. Haim Hechtman, DPT There is one important snow preparation that Washingtonians all too often ignore. Judging from the number of people who show up at Point Performance’s physical therapy practice after a heavy snow with aching or injured backs, it’s easy to conclude that people don’t prepare adequately to shovel snow, and stayRead more