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Tips and Tricks for Using Walking Poles: Video

By PointPerformance | Blog | Comments are Closed | 18 March, 2020 | 1

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

Cold Weather Aches and Pains and What to Do About Them: Video

By PointPerformance | Blog | Comments are Closed | 3 February, 2020 | 0

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

Balance Exercises: Video

By PointPerformance | Blog | Comments are Closed | 21 January, 2020 | 0

Standing on one leg is a good test of how your balance is, but it does not emulate good balance in the real world. Very rarely are we forced to stand like a flamingo. Instead, balance comes into play while walking and moving. Having good balance is important for all movement. Balance exercises can improveRead more

The Truth About Chondroitin and Glucosamine: Video

By PointPerformance | Blog | Comments are Closed | 4 November, 2019 | 3

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

Side Plank for Osteopenia and Osteoporosis: Video

By PointPerformance | Blog | Comments are Closed | 15 October, 2019 | 1

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

Massage Therapy: Video

By PointPerformance | Blog | Comments are Closed | 3 October, 2019 | 0

Do you have tight muscles that ache and limit your range of motion? If so, massage therapy might be for you. In this video, Point Performance’s Cherron Lampkins explains how massage can be an additional tool in your physical therapy treatment plan. She uses her experience in sports therapy and kinesiotherapy to aid the Point PerformanceRead more

Improving Sleep Posture

By PointPerformance | Blog | Comments are Closed | 18 September, 2019 | 3

Your sleeping position can wreck havoc on your neck alignment, causing pain and discomfort. In this video, Point Performance’s Lauren Borro, DPT, explains how to correct and improve sleeping posture for supine, side, and stomach sleepers. Through simple tricks and pillow placements, you can reduce pain from poor alignment and get a better night ofRead more

Foam Rolling for Thoracic Extension: Video

By PointPerformance | Blog | Comments are Closed | 25 June, 2019 | 0

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

New Ways to Use a Foam Roller: Video

By PointPerformance | Blog | Comments are Closed | 13 June, 2019 | 0

Lots of people incorporate foam rollers into their exercise and recovery routines. Foam rollers are used for self myofascial release and give your muscles a deep-tissue massage without the price of a masseuse. By slowly rolling over parts of your body, you release painful knots and break up adhesions, which helps with muscle recovery. ButRead more

Treating Parkinson’s Disease with Physical Therapy

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

Did you know that Parkinson’s Disease can be treated with physical therapy? Parkinson’s Disease is a neurodegenerative disorder affecting dopamine producing neurons in specific regions in the brain. According to the Parkinson’s Foundation, about 60,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease each year. People with Parkinson’s can show the following motor symptoms: Tremors Slowness of movementRead more

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  • Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome

    By PointPerformance | Comments are Closed

    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

    By PointPerformance | Comments are Closed

    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
  • Blog
  • Contact
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