Pin Point Physical Therapy, LLC
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5821 Fairview Rd, Suite 308
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We help adults with joint pain return to everyday life, tennis, golf, exercise using natural solutio
06/05/2024
Thank you to all who attended our celebration yesterday and thank you to all of those who have supported me the last 6 years!
I couldn't have done it without you!
01/17/2022
The first snow of the season! Office is closed!
It doesn't look like much, but it doesn't take much in the South!
Enjoy your day at home!
01/04/2022
Happy New Year everyone! 2021 was the realization of a big goal for me! I completed my doctorate program! I’m excited and relieved all at the same time. It took a lot of my time!
Now I’m happy to welcome 2022! I have set many goals for 2022. A few of my personal goals are to improve my tennis game, restore my fitness level, and get back on track with nutrition. All are going to be fun! YES! I said FUN!
Tennis is social for me, even the lessons with the Pros. They make it fun. I always feel good after a good work out, so I also plan to spend some time on the ball machine working on what I learned in my lesson. I plan on playing on 2 leagues this Spring so that will help me tie it all together.
I can’t stop there. To help prevent injury, I’ve got to get back on my overall strengthening, cardio training, and incorporating some specific exercises for tennis players. I’ll share some of this along my way!
The nutrition portion is always the toughest! I typically start out well and enjoy how my body feels with eating clean. Unfortunately, I tend to get bored with food and start adding some things back in. I must find a way this year to keep on track.
I’m looking forward to serving my Private Facebook Group more this year. It is "The Tennis Group of Charlotte, NC". The link to join is in the comments. I’d love for you to join if you’d like more information about performance enhancement, injury recovery, or injury prevention.
I’d love to hear about your New Year’s Resolutions! Please write 1 in the comments below! Join the group if you are interested!
01/01/2022
Happy New Year!
Welcome 2022
12/31/2021
"I am a professional ballroom dancer, and Ginger has done an amazing job with easing some pain I was having in my back. Certain positions and movements were causing pain, and she has helped immensely. After just a few visits, I can noticeably see my pain levels drastically decrease. I highly recommend (Ginger) for dancers and athletes of any sort! 10/10!"
12/29/2021
How do you know when you’re too tired?
If you have extreme fatigue that lasts more than six months, you may suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome (also known as “myalgic encephalomyelitis”). CFS is a condition that affects less than 1% of the population in the United States, and it affects women more than men. CFS can limit a person’s ability to participate in basic daily activities.
Signs and symptoms of CFS include: fatigue, problems with memory or concentration, sore throat, headaches, enlarged lymph nodes in the neck or armpits, unexplained muscle or joint pain, dizziness that worsens with moving from lying down or sitting to standing, unrefreshing sleep, and extreme exhaustion after physical or mental exercise.
Physical therapy is one component of an effective way to manage CFS. Physical therapists can help with the physical discomforts associated with chronic fatigue syndrome. They can also help improve a person’s quality of life and ability to function.
Fatigue can be an indicator of many types of illnesses. If you have ongoing or extreme fatigue, be sure to see your doctor. If you've already been diagnosed with CFS, you may want to explore physical therapy services to ease your pain!
12/25/2021
Wishing you and yours a joy-filled holiday weekend!
12/22/2021
How many electrolytes does it take to play tennis well?
Many factors determine your optimal amount of fluids and electrolytes. How much energy is required? What's the environment like? What's your body like?
When it comes to fluids, tennis players often play in hot and humid conditions, so they have an increased need for fluids. Thankfully, there are lots of breaks in tennis, so you can get this nutrition you need!
Some research suggests 200 mL of electrolytes are needed when playing in temps under 80 degrees. You'll want more than 400 mL when playing in weather that's over 80 degrees.
Sports drinks have been found to be more effective than water alone, though water still has its benefits in improving muscle function.
Here's a quick way to see if you're getting the electrolytes you need:
Keep a log of the amount of electrolytes you drink on a given day, the temperature and humidity as well as the length of time you played your sport. Then, see how you feel and how clear your urine is (the clearer, the better!) and make adjustments to reach an optimal level of electrolytes for your unique needs!
12/14/2021
I appreciated the recent opportunity to speak on “The Mike Hartman Show” about tennis elbow. You can listen to Mike's podcast on Spotify or Buzzsprout.
Let me know what you think?
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5RO3fw8FKWB9bqJ36txtYh
Link on buzzspout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1108619/9289664?fbclid=IwAR0ELMo3eidrgLsgzYsfOSok70QVzLKEH76hvs8I3ciiNQy8VOr_76fPlVI
12/10/2021
"Seeing Ginger on a regular basis for the past few months has been life changing. It’s allowed me to have the confidence to work more hours (because I’m able to function a lot better when I have a migraine).
I also have less anxiety about my migraines taking over my life, and I have more time to enjoy every day activities that used to be difficult for me because of pain.
Ginger is extremely educated, compassionate, detail oriented and takes a holistic and individualized approach. If you have pain, go see Ginger.
12/07/2021
This past weekend, I had the chance to teach under Mandy Blackmon with Myopain Seminars for DN3 (Advanced Dry Needling). Mandy is an amazing instructor, and I’ve learned so much from her. She gives a lot of “clinical pearls” while she’s teaching.
Myopain Seminars is my favorite Dry Needle company because of their focus on safety. Don’t tell Myopain, but I’d probably do this for free even if they didn’t pay me. I enjoy it that much!!!
Teaching also helps me stay up to date on changes in techniques as well as forcing me to review all the muscles of the body. Win, win!
12/03/2021
Need to strengthen your glutes and core?
This exercise is especially helpful for tennis players and golfers. It targets your glutes, and your core is activated when you try to keep your pelvis level.
It's not an easy exercise, though! If you begin to have cramps in your hamstring, wait some time before trying it again.
How do you strengthen your core and glutes?
How do you prevent ankle sprains?
Below are a few ideas and exercises to keep in mind when preventing ankle sprains.
Shoes are everything! Do you wear proper fitting shoes that are in good shape and support your feet? Do you wear shoes that are specifically made for the sport you’re playing? Hikers will need hiking shoes because their lateral support helps stabilize feet on uneven terrain. Tennis players need tennis shoes and golfers need golf shoes. Basketball players need to wear basketball shoes and, you got it, runners need running shoes! Sport shoes are created with different risk factors in mind. Don’t wear your running shoes to play tennis!
Balance is also extremely important when it comes to preventing ankle sprains. This video shows different progressions of some balance exercises. First, stand on one leg with good posture and your knee slightly bent. Be sure to engage your core! Hold this pose for 30 seconds and repeat three times on each leg. Work up to one minute. Once that is easy, close your eyes and do the same exercise. When you remove the visual input to your brain, you make it harder. Knowing where you are in space is not the goal here. After this is easy, put foam or a pillow on the floor (with a non-skid surface under it). Stand on one leg with your eyes open. Progress to having your eyes closed like you did before.
In addition to balancing exercises, strengthening your ankle helps. Another progression is to step onto a step or bench, then raise up the other leg. Alternate legs. Once you’ve mastered this, add some reaching and trunk movements. When you step up, you’ll be balancing and strengthening at the same time. Add height to the bench to progress both strength and balance.
Tell me about your ankles! Have you suffered a sprained ankle? How did you effectively treat it? Are there ways you try to prevent ankle sprains?
11/23/2021
Turkey Day is almost here; how will you stay active?
Try these simple ideas to not feel like a stuffed turkey by the end of Thanksgiving!
🦃 Let your cleaning be your exercise. Whether it's pre-meal house prep for your guests or washing up the dishes after the meal, turn up some music, put on your sneakers, and enjoy the movement!
🦃 When you shop for groceries to make all those delicious dishes, park as far away from the grocery store as possible and get in some extra steps.
🦃Sign up for a Turkey Trot on the morning on Thanksgiving. Most races have a range of distances you can run or walk.
🦃Don't sit for too long! Even a stretch break during the commercials of the Macy's Parade or a football game can make a difference.
🦃Get outdoors before you enjoy your dessert! Play with the kids or grandkids or take a stroll around the neighborhood before returning home to enjoy a hot beverage and pumpkin pie.
So, what's your plan? How will you celebrate the holidays and how will you balance the "eating with the active"? I'd love to hear your ideas!
11/19/2021
Hip flexors matter for so much of our movement!
They cross the front of our hips and attach to our lumbar spine. If our hip flexors are tight, it can be difficult to stand tall because they tug the front of our hips inward, bending us forward.
They can also pull our spine forward due to the attachment on the vertebra. Keeping them flexible is key! The secret to this hip flexor stretch is to keep your trunk tall, then slightly tuck your pelvis before you move forward.
Do you have habits and stretches that help your hip flexors? I’d love to hear about them. Let me know in the comments!
Do you have pain in your rotator cuff? No one is immune to injuries and, unfortunately, tennis players often injure this area of the body. Four muscles make up your rotator cuff and provide stability for your shoulder while allowing you to rotate your shoulder. Injuries to this area can occur suddenly or over time. Overuse through swinging a racket over and over again can injure the rotator cuff.
The exercises in today’s video are recommended to help prevent injuries to this part of your shoulder. You can do them at home, at the gym or as you are warming up for your next match. Building your shoulder muscles’ strength and flexibility can improve your game and help prevent injuries!
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Training off the court can make you a better tennis player!
Many athletes think that the skills they practice on the court will be enough to help them play their best, but this isn’t true. If you don’t train off the court, you may not become a strong player. You might also put yourself at risk for injuries.
Try these two exercises to improve your tennis game and lower your risk of injury! If you’re having pain from a sports injury, call me for a free, 20-minute discovery visit. I’d love to help you get back in the game!
11/09/2021
Are you a runner in pain? Do yourself a favor and see a physical therapist if you're experiencing any of the following:
👟 Hip pain - Improper hip alignment can lead to hip and knee problems. PT's can teach you proper running techniques to strengthen your hip alignment and control.
👟 Knee injuries - 28% of running injuries are in the knee.
👟 Overuse and overloading - Most running injuries are caused by former injuries. Not giving yourself enough time for recovery and rehabilitation can lead to more pain.
👟 Achilles Tendon or Calf Muscles - These injuries are most common in runners over age 40. PT's can help with swelling, pain, range of motion, muscle strengthening, and flexibility.
👟 Stress fractures - PT's can help you adjust your running so that this injury, which is most common in runners under age 30, is helped. Simple cues that affect your cadence, your foot landing or how you lean with your trunk have all been found to benefit runners.
If you're a runner, I'd love to help you find your way back to strength in running and help you prevent future injuries! Visit pinpoint-pt.com for more details!
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11/05/2021
I couldn't agree more! 👍🏻
Don't suffer; just come see me!
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Can two simple stretches help you prevent tennis injuries?
Yes! These stretches for your shoulder and elbow can significantly reduce the risk of injury. Flexibility is key in tennis, but it is often overlooked. Try these stretches as part of your regular fitness routine as well as before and after every practice and game.
The tennis elbow stretch releases tension in the tendons and ligaments in your elbow, giving you more support for your backhand.
The cross-shoulder stretch will loosen your shoulder before practice. Remember, the longer you hold the stretch, the more effective it will be!
What simple steps do you take to prevent injuries on the tennis court?
10/29/2021
Are you curious about dry needling?
Trigger points, or “knots” in our muscles, can cause pain as well as reduce motion. In this picture, I dry needled the gluteus muscles and then followed that by moving my patient's hip. Dry needling greatly improved her motion!
Dry needling is powerful! Still, we must also retrain the muscles and the brain afterwards because muscles have memory. They have to learn that the motion has been restored.
If you'd like to learn more about dry needling or experience it for yourself, I'd love to help! Call 704-612-6797 for your free, 20-minute discovery visit.
10/26/2021
Have you checked your blood pressure lately?
High blood pressure (hypertension) is called the "silent killer" because you can have high blood pressure but not have any symptoms. High blood pressure can cause strokes and heart attacks.
Surprisingly, people who look healthy may still have high blood pressure. Blood pressure must be checked regularly to prevent potentially harmful medical conditions. During my patients' evaluations, I always check their blood pressure. If it's high, we monitor. If it's in the normal range, I educate.
When is the last time your blood pressure was checked?
10/24/2021
2nd granddaughter. Cheerleader in the making! Who Ya Rooting For?!
10/22/2021
Think you’re too busy to stay in shape?
Think again. Encouraging news has emerged from the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research (May, 2021). Even if we lower our strength training to JUST TWO DAYS per week, we can maintain our muscle mass for up to 15 weeks. Wow! That’s enough time time to get through your tennis season, a busy season at work, or a crazy semester of school. After that time passes, it will be easier to increase your workouts again because you didn’t completely take them out of your schedule. This is fantastic news!
How do you stay in shape when you're busy?
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10/19/2021
How can a physical therapist help after you've had Covid?
Long Covid affects about 10% of people who have had Covid. Lengthy bed rest can limit a person's ability to move around and return to their pre-Covid lifestyle. Working with a PT can help you achieve more movement and reduce your risk for chronic disease. After Covid, you may want to increase your physical activity to restore muscle function and to reduce your risk for anxiety and depression. PT's can help you do this safely. We can even help you regain balance, strength, mobility and cardio endurance!
October is National Physical Therapy Month. To learn more about how a PT can help, visit pinpoint-pt.com or call 704-612-6797.
10/15/2021
Finding some time to enjoy a little life and friends!
Do you have neck pain after playing tennis?
If you’re like me, sometimes you forget to keep your head down which leads to pain. I realized I was lifting my chin too soon which also caused my returns to go out!
Tennis players seek physical therapy for the same issue. Once we reduce their pain and they learn ways to address the cause, further injuries are prevented. Physical therapy doesn’t have to last forever!
Come and see what is causing your pain and learn how to prevent future issues, all while reducing your pain. Visit pinpoint-pt.com or call 704-612-6797 to learn more!
10/08/2021
Summer Doubles were some-more fun!
These ladder matches at Carmel Country Club are played by local members, not USTA. You move “up the rung” by winning sets, matches and even just by playing every team.
Tricia Wilson Magee, Laurie MacMillan Diman, Amy Yang Iannuzzi and I are friends from the club. Even though Laurie and Tricia defeated Amy and me, we had a blast out there playing and laughing!
No matter how the match ends, I love the fun and socializing that come with doubles tennis!
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