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Ultrasound imaging is a reliable method for physicians and physical therapists to view how abdominal muscles are supporting the back. This is particularly reliable following back injury or pain, and when abdominals need to be re-strengthened in order to increase back support. To do so, your therapist will can watch how the muscles contract andRead more

Ultrasound technology is an excellent way to look at the musculoskeletal system in a non-invasive way. It can be used to examine the body’s muscles, joints, and tendons, and determine any injuries, such as tendonitis and muscle tears. Here, Dr. Mark Klaiman demonstrates the use of the ultrasound and the simple, pain-free procedure to diagnoseRead more

Laptop ergonomics is are specific and critical part of avoiding pain at the office. Sitting at your desk all day can cause some surprising pain, even if you’re barely moving. You might stick your neck out, scrunch your shoulders up to your ears, hunch over your desk with a curved spine, or rest your wristsRead more

Seniors often have difficulty getting up from a chair, toilet, bed, or any sitting position, as well as the reverse. The sit-to-stand exercise is a great way to strengthen the legs and improve functionality. This exercise is important for people, particularly seniors, to continue their ability to do every day activities involving sitting and standing,Read more

Desk posture can be hampered by hours staring at a computer, in which you may stick out your neck unnecessarily far. The same thing happens when driving. Both can cause strain on the neck and upper traps. In this video, Dr. Adam Gershowitz demonstrates an exercise to help relieve the stress created from poor desk posture andRead more

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

If you’re experiencing muscle weakness, tingling, numbness, or sciatica, you might be a good candidate for a nerve conduction study (NCS). As part of the electrodiagnostic medicine offered at Point Performance, this nerve test is simple – it uses an electric current to the arm to check for reaction. It can determine whether you’re sufferingRead more

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

If your calf muscle is feeling tight or sore from running or a workout, there’s nothing quite like a self-massage with the foam roller. Foam rolling has many benefits: it increases flexibility, delays soreness post-activity, and increases range of motion. Most people prefer to foam roll after their exercise, though some may incorporate it intoRead more

If you’ve ever felt stressed, or constantly on the go, your body may begin to feel the tightness from the stress. It’s hard, particularly in a city like Washington, D.C., to take a small time-out to unwind, relax, and calm yourself down. But even a taking a short break and a breath or two can reduceRead more