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
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Do you ever experience dizziness when you stand up too quickly? Does the room spin when you move your head side to side? You might have an issue with gaze stabilization. In this video, Point Performance’s Julie Shein demonstrates a simple technique to build your vestibular endurance and help with gaze stabilization. As you masterRead more
The Acoustic Neuroma Support Group will be featuring Point Performance’s Julie Shein at its next support group meeting. She will be presenting on Vestibular Rehabilitation for Imbalance and Dizziness Sunday, April 15, 2018 10:00am – 12:00pm The Lab School of Washington – Boardroom 4759 Reservoir Road, NW Washington, DC 20007 We welcome you to learnRead more
Balance is achieved through three main areas: the visual system (the eyes), vestibular system (the inner ear), and somatosensory (your feet’s ability to feel the ground). Together, all three provide the firmest balance you have while standing on two feet. In this video, Point Performance’s Julie Shein explains how to improve your sense of balanceRead more
by Julie Shein, PT Have you had dizziness that lasts for hours, days or even weeks? Does your dizziness occur when you are more stressed, have poor sleep, eat certain foods or have hormonal swings? If so, you may be suffering from vestibular migraines. According to the Journal of Neurology, vestibular migraine affects moreRead more
By Julie Shein, PT, CPT, Point Performance What is BPPV? It stands for the following: B- Benign: not life-threatening P- Paroxysmal: comes and goes P- Positional: comes and goes depending upon your position V- Vertigo: spinning BPPV is an anatomical problem that occurs in the vestibular system (inner ear). When someone has BPPV, the otoconiaRead more
Point Performance’s Julie Shein works with a patient to restore focus after a concussion. Ever suffer from a concussion? Maybe you tripped on the stairs, or were tackled playing football, or were in a car accident. You might remember experiencing a nasty headache, feeling dizzy or confused, and having a hard time standing. ButRead more
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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 ClosedTennis elbow is one of the most common causes of elbow pain. The condition is also sometimes referred to as lateral epicondylitis.