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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

Strengthen your anterior, lateral and posterior core muscles with side plank and modified side plank. These exercises target your core and help with stabilization. Focus on your form and endurance while in side plank. In this video, Point Performance’s Adam Gershowitz demonstrates the exercises. Side Plank  Lie on one side with hips slightly bent andRead more

If you suffer from plantar fasciitis, bunions, ankle sprains or Achilles tendonitis, here are some effective foot exercises to help increase functionality and stability in the area. They aim to work on the intrinsic muscles of the foot. Here, Bethesda-based Point Performance’s Chris Ricardo demonstrates. Arch lift or doming of your arch. Carefully lift theRead more

If you’re looking to provide dynamic stability to the shoulder area, then these side-lying shoulder exercises will help. They’re designed to help train the rotator cuff for function, increase range of motion and build strength. The idea is to use a lower weight load and higher repetition in the area. In this video, Dr. HaimRead more

When you’re stressed, you may clench your teeth and create a lot of pain in your jaw, head, neck, and more as a result. If you do, chances are you suffer from Temporomandibular Joint Disorder, named for the hinge in your mouth (the temporomandibular joint) that connects your jaw to your skull and allows yourRead more

The hamstrings are often a tight spot for many people, and it’s easy to overdo a stretch. In this video, Point Performance physical therapist Michal Tekle, DPT, demonstrates how to do a simple hamstring stretch that also mobilizes your sciatic nerve. Lie down on the ground with your back flat. Raise one leg with theRead more

Some people are visual learners, and that includes those in physical therapy. Your homework is essential to improving your performance, but how do you know if you’re doing it correctly? Point Performance’s Lauren Borro demonstrates an easy visual aid that helps maintain proper form, using tape placed over the hip bones. By standing in frontRead more

If you sit all day long, which many of us do, you’ll notice you don’t turn your thoracic spine very much. That’s the area between your waist and your chest, and it can start to feel crunched down the more still you sit. Physical therapist Allison Haynes, DPT, demonstrates a great and simple way toRead more

If you suffer from tight shoulders, want some more stabilization in the shoulder area, or develop better posture, using a resistance band to do some simple exercises can help strengthen those muscles. This is beneficial if you tend to sit all day long, or even just to have better strength and posture during your day-to-dayRead more

A burpee is an all-body exercise that’s been hailed for covering all the essentials, for being challenging, but quick. However, it can also be done incorrectly, leading to all sorts of injuries down the road. When you don’t have a lot of time for a regular workout, nothing quite helps give your body a boostRead more