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Avoiding Common Swimming Injuries

By PointPerformance | Blog | Comments are Closed | 20 June, 2019 | 0

Swimming is an excellent form of exercise because it’s low-impact, but even overuse of muscles in swimming can result in injuries. Don’t let this deter you from getting in the pool for a workout! With proper form, strength training, warm-up and rest, swimming injuries can be easily prevented. Types of swimming injuries Shoulder pain. ThisRead more

Baseball Shoulder Strengthening Exercises: Video

By PointPerformance | Blog | Comments are Closed | 12 March, 2019 | 0

 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 forRead more

Neck Stretches: Video

By PointPerformance | Blog | Comments are Closed | 11 September, 2018 | 0

In this video, Point Performance’s Dr. Michal Tekle shows viewers how to alleviate neck strain brought on by sitting at a computer all day. With these two simple neck stretches, you can elongate your spine and relieve pain. These exercises can be done at your desk throughout the day. Neck Stretch: Bring chin to throat. You shouldRead more

Shoulder pain stabilization exercise with kettlebell: Video

By PointPerformance | Blog | Comments are Closed | 5 March, 2018 | 0

People who suffer from shoulder pain can try an easy exercise using a common exercise tool, the kettlebell, to stabilize the shoulder and relieve some of the pain. In this video, Point Performance physical therapist Adam Gershowitz demonstrates how to do a bottoms-up kettlebell press. First, you can choose to lie on the floor orRead more

Neck Pain From Texting

By PointPerformance | Blog | Comments are Closed | 22 June, 2017 | 0

Do you have neck pain? Do you stare at your phone—a lot? We might have found a culprit. While the pain isn’t permanent—yet—it can become a chronic issue, particularly among children whose entire lives have revolved around the phone. Cervical pain and arthritis can be expected to grow in the next several years, as peopleRead more

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

Video: Shoulder Stretch For Better Posture

By PointPerformance | Blog | Comments are Closed | 12 April, 2017 | 0

Tend to hunch over while working at a desk all day? It’s easy to develop poor posture – where you slouch in your seat with your head forward. This type of posture can create tight muscles, with weakened back muscles. Point Performance’s therapist Michal Tekle demonstrates a simple exercise that helps relieve the stress andRead more

Video: Shoulder Stretch by Foam Roller

By PointPerformance | Blog | Comments are Closed | 27 March, 2017 | 0

Do you spend eight or more hours at your desk every day, hunched over? Do your back and shoulders ache as a result from working? It’s easy to forget about proper ergonomics during the length of the work day. It’s important to have your desk set up correctly to make sure you’re not straining orRead more

Video: Shoulder Stabilization

By PointPerformance | Blog | Comments are Closed | 9 January, 2017 | 0

Shoulder problems are common among adults, whether from hoisting a bag around to and from work, or from poor posture, or favoring one side of the body. If you suffer from persistent shoulder issues, or need additional postural awareness, this exercise, as demonstrated in this video by Point Performance’s Dr. Haim Hechtman, is a good wayRead more

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  • Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome

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    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
  • Patients
    • New Patients
    • Privacy Policy
    • New Patient Forms
    • Payment
    • Physical Medicine Patient Portal
    • Physical Therapy Patient Portal
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