Patient Resources
Patient Resources.
Articles from our physical therapists, plus everything worth reading before your first visit: what we treat, how we treat it, what insurance covers, and what to bring.
Articles
From our physical therapists.
Pain, recovery, injury prevention and how we treat it, written by the On Point team.
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Why Your Pain May Not Be Coming From Where It Hurts
If you’ve ever experienced persistent shoulder pain, recurring back pain, or knee pain that keeps coming back despite stretching, injections, or… -
Dr. Laura Plummer: Vestibular Therapy Explained
Dizziness, vertigo, and balance problems can make even simple daily activities feel overwhelming. In this podcast feature, we sit down with Laura… -
Neck or Back Pain? Why Physical Therapy Should Be Your First Stop (Before Orthopedics)
If you’re dealing with neck pain, back pain, stiffness, or recurring muscle spasms, you’re not alone. For many people, the first instinct is to see… -
Skip Physical Therapy Waitlists in Richardson
Are You Stuck on a Physical Therapy Waitlist in Richardson, Dallas, or Plano? We Can Get You In Faster! If you’re dealing with pain or an injury in… -
Complete Your Physical Therapy Plan for Results
If you’ve ever experienced pain or an injury and sought physical therapy, you may have felt significant relief after just a few visits. It’s not… -
Why Physical Therapy Fails & How to Fix It
If you’ve tried physical therapy in the past and felt like it didn’t work for you, you’re not alone. Many people experience frustration when they… -
Cortisone Shots: Temporary Relief
Cortisone injections are commonly used to alleviate pain and reduce inflammation in various joint conditions, such as osteoarthritis. While they can… -
Embracing Physical Therapy and Tempo Resistance Training for Tendon Health: Beyond Quick Fixes
Tendon-related injuries, whether in the patellar tendon of the knee, the tendons of the rotator cuff in the shoulder, or the Achilles tendon in the… -
Shockwave Therapy vs. PRP: Which Is Better?
In the realm of modern medicine, innovative treatments are continually emerging to address musculoskeletal issues that affect millions worldwide. Two… -
The Healing Power of Deep Tissue Laser Therapy in Post-Op Care
Undergoing surgery is often a crucial step towards improving our health and quality of life. However, the journey to recovery can be challenging and… -
Why injuries happen
Do you know why injuries happen? How about why some people get injured doing a specific activity, but someone else doing the same exact thing walks… -
Find Expert Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation
In the journey to recovery from injuries or musculoskeletal issues, finding the right healthcare professionals can make all the difference. At On… -
Frozen Shoulders Healing with Deep Tissue Laser Therapy: A Ray of Hope
Adhesive capsulitis, commonly known as frozen shoulder, can be an excruciatingly painful condition, limiting one’s mobility and quality of life. A… -
Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave Therapy As part of our Shockwave Therapy special, you will receive the following with your appointment at On Point Movement and Performance… -
Tendonitis vs Tendinosis: Shoulder Pain Guide
If you’ve ever felt a pang in your shoulder while reaching overhead, lifting something, or even just moving your arm in a certain way, you know that… -
Maximize Your Health Benefits Before the Year Ends
As the year approaches its end, it’s crucial to remember that health and well-being should always remain a priority. Many health insurance plans,… -
Why Recovery Is Essential After Exercise
Why do you exercise? What do you expect to get out of it? If you answered anything besides “nothing,” keep reading. Everyone wants to get something… -
Shockwave & Laser Therapy for Shoulder Pain
Chronic shoulder pain can be an unwelcome companion in life, and finding the right solution can often feel like an impossible journey. That was the… -
Class IV Laser Therapy for Shoulder Pain Study
Shoulder pain can be a frustrating and debilitating experience, affecting everything from your ability to work, exercise, or even just enjoy… -
Why Knee Health Needs Strong Hips & Ankles
Your knees are like the garbage disposals of your legs. They eat up what your hips and ankles can’t handle. Let’s break down movement at the hip,… -
Dr. Laura Plummer: Balance Specialist in Texas
Dr. Laura Plummer DPT, Certified Vestibular/Vertigo SpecialistLaura graduated from Creighton University with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in… -
Is Your SI Joint Causing Back Pain? Probably Not
The SI joint might as well be the grim reaper if you’re looking online for help with your low back pain. If you have low back pain or you’ve ever had… -
Deep Tissue Laser Therapy: A Game-Changer for Low Back Pain Management.
Low back pain can significantly impact quality of life 😣, inhibiting mobility and often making the simplest tasks a struggle. Traditional treatment… -
What Is Stamina & Why You Really Need It
What’s the difference between stamina and endurance? Most people think they’re two names for the same thing, but that’s inaccurate. First, let’s… -
Chronic Injuries: Lifestyle vs. Genetics
Have you ever thought to yourself, “I must have a bad back because I keep getting injured?” It doesn’t have to be your back; it could be any joint or… -
Overcoming Hip Pain with LightForce Laser
Meet Ruth. She’s a vibrant, energetic woman whose life came to a sudden halt when she was plagued by chronic hip pain. The intense discomfort was so… -
Pain Returned? What Went Wrong & How to Fix It
If you’ve ever had chronic pain, you know how severely it can derail your life. Things you used to take for granted, like carrying a laundry basket… -
Harnessing the Power of Deep Tissue Laser Therapy for Peripheral Neuropathy
Peripheral neuropathy, a result of damage to peripheral nerves, can cause numbness, tingling, muscle weakness, and pain, typically in the hands and… -
Unleashing the Power of Deep Tissue Laser Therapy for Knee Pain
Tired of knee pain ruling your life? 😖 Traditional solutions like medications 💊, physiotherapy 🤸♂️, or even surgery 🔪 might not provide the… -
Harnessing the Power of Deep Tissue Laser Therapy for Foot and Ankle Pain 🦶
Are you wrestling with persistent foot and ankle pain? 😖 Traditional treatments like medications 💊, physiotherapy 🤸♂️, or even surgery 🔪 might… -
Transforming Lives: The Power of Physical Therapy in Healing a Hip Labrum Tear 💪
In the face of persistent pain and discomfort, sometimes the first instinct is to opt for invasive solutions like surgery 🏥. However, alternative… -
Skydiving Beyond Pain: Christina’s Triumph Over Low Back Disc Injury 🪂
When faced with severe pain and mobility issues, surgery often seems like the only viable option. However, non-invasive treatments like physical… -
Bethany’s Breakthrough: Conquering Spinal Stenosis with Physical Therapy and Shockwave Treatment 💪
Reclaiming Life: Bethany’s Journey from Chronic Pain to Empowered Motherhood 💪 Living with incessant neck and shoulder pain can take a serious toll… -
LightForce XPI Laser Therapy for Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain, whether it’s due to an injury, degenerative condition, or a simple strain, can significantly impact your daily life. This pain can… -
Sleep vs. Steroids for Healing & Recovery
Sleep is the foundation of every process in your body, from your ability to make mental and emotional connections and make appropriate decisions to… -
Naps for Insomnia: Helpful or Harmful?
Sleep is the foundation of every process in your body. If you’re not getting enough sleep, everything from blood pressure to inflammation to mental… -
It hurts again! What did I do wrong?
If you’ve ever had chronic pain, you know how severely it can derail your life. Things you used to take for granted, like carrying a laundry basket… -
Why your knee, shoulder, or anything else, still hurts after resting it for 3 months
Your knee (or any other joint) hurts; it’s been hurting for months. At first, you tried to push through the pain, but every time you tried hiking,… -
Healing Hands: Combining Physical Therapy and Shockwave Therapy for Trigger Finger
Trigger finger, clinically known as stenosing tenosynovitis, is a condition that affects the flexor tendons in your hand, leading to finger or thumb… -
How to Get the Most out of PT
Mindset matters in physical therapy – just like in every aspect of life. When you come motivated and ready to work with us during treatment — you are… -
Shoulder Pain? Why Physical Therapy May Be a Better Option Than an MRI
If you’re experiencing shoulder pain, you might be tempted to head straight to the doctor and ask for an MRI. However, there are many reasons why… -
Why Stretching Your Chronically Tight Muscles Might Make Them Worse
Do you know what muscle tightness says about the state of your muscles? Tightness is a sensation, nothing more, nothing less. It doesn’t tell us… -
3 Reasons Rehab Programs Fail
Take a quick scroll through social media or Google, and you’ll find thousands of rehab programs that promise quick relief from pain with little to no… -
What Your Diagnosis Really Means
Most diagnoses sound terrifying. Here are some incredibly common ones; degenerative disc disease, frozen shoulder (aka adhesive capsulitis), and… -
Understanding Common Causes of Shoulder Pain in Older Adults
Understanding Common Causes of Shoulder Pain in Older Adults As we age, our bodies go through various changes that can impact our overall health and… -
6 Home Exercises for Shoulder Pain Relief
Shoulder pain can be a debilitating issue that impacts your daily life, making it difficult to perform simple tasks like reaching or lifting. While… -
Shoulder Pain Relief for Active Adults Over 55
As we age, our bodies go through many changes, including a natural loss of muscle mass and a decrease in joint mobility. This can make us more… -
Benefits of Out-of-Network Physical Therapy
When it comes to physical therapy, you have two options: seeing an in-network provider or an out-of-network provider. While in-network providers may… -
Direct Access to Physical Therapy in Texas
Physical therapy can be a crucial component in the recovery process for individuals dealing with a variety of injuries or conditions. However, some… -
Why Pain Persists After 3 Months of Rest
Your knee (or any other joint) hurts; it’s been hurting for months. At first, you tried to push through the pain, but every time you tried hiking,… -
5 Reasons Why Physical Therapy is More Effective Than Knee Braces for Managing Knee Pain
Knee pain can be a frustrating and debilitating condition, affecting people of all ages and lifestyles. Many people turn to knee braces as a quick… -
Why you may not need imaging for hip pain.
Physical therapy can be highly effective in treating hip labrum tears. If you have been experiencing hip pain, you may be wondering if you need… -
Dry Needling for Knee Pain
Dry needling is a treatment technique used by physical therapists to help relieve pain and promote healing in various parts of the body, including… -
Rehab without setbacks is incomplete
During injury rehab, setbacks are not a “bug”; they’re an essential feature. Setbacks are so crucial that rehab without one wouldn’t be complete.… -
Finding The Best Dry Needling Near Me In North Dallas
When You’re Looking For Dry Needling In North Dallas, On Point Movement and Performance Is The Place To Go. When you’re looking for dry needling in… -
Dry Needling for Shoulder Pain Relief
Dry needling is a form of physical therapy that involves the use of thin needles to stimulate specific points in the body. It is often used to treat… -
How can I improve my Pickleball game?
Physical therapy can be an important part of the recovery process for pickleball players who have sustained injuries. Pickleball, a popular racquet… -
5 Benefits of Shockwave Therapy for Shoulders
Improves blood flow: Shockwave therapy can increase blood flow to the affected area, providing essential nutrients and oxygen that can help reduce… -
Find the Best Physical Therapist in Texas
You’ve finally decided that physical therapy is the best option for you and your health and you’re ready to take the next step to improve your… -
Why Warming Up Prevents Exercise Injuries
Are you an active individual? Do you love going for casual walks around the park or training for marathons? Is the gym your happy place? Being… -
Stability: A Balancing Act
Winter is here! Most of us have stocked up on firewood, cocoa, marshmallows, and blankets as we lay in wait for all the cold weather. We’ve even… -
Falling: Facts Behind the Fear
If you generally step more gently as you go down the stairs, hold the hand-railing a little bit tighter, and take careful note of where your feet… -
How to Maximize Your Physical Therapy Results
After going through the process of searching for the right physical therapist — you’ve chosen On Point Movement And Performance and booked your first… -
What Does “Active Rest” Mean?
Do you work out? If so, how often do you exercise? Whether you’re trying to lose weight or get buff, working for your health or confidence, you may… -
Physical Therapy for Carpal Tunnel
You likely use your hands for most daily activities. If you have a hand condition like carpal tunnel syndrome, it may not be easy to look after… -
4 Reasons You’re Not Sleeping Well
Waking up is exhausting or even painful for some. Getting only a few hours of sleep every night can be frustrating. Say goodbye to poor sleep with… -
Agíng & Activity: Debunking the Myths
Disproving the Myth of Aging and Activity Level If healthy aging is important to you, a lifestyle that includes healthy habits should be as well.… -
When Do You Really Need an MRI?
When Is MRI Imaging Appropriate During an Evaluation? MRI imaging is relatively common in the physical therapy world. Countless physical therapists… -
Home Health Vs Mobile Outpatient?
Benefits of In-Home Mobile Outpatient Therapy for Orthopedic Surgery Clients Medicare Part B; No Home Bound Requirements 1. Improved Surgical… -
Scans Often Find Abnormalities Without Pain
This is IMPORTANT Look at this picture. I’ve been discussing this a lot with clients and also doing quite a bit of reading on this subject. Just… -
Physical Therapy and Weight Loss
Weight loss is a hot topic in our society and many struggle with weight control. This is why weight loss is one of the top New Year’s resolutions… -
What to expect after Dry Needling?
If you have never had Dry Needling therapy before you may want to read through the frequently asked questions below to familiarize yourself with what… -
My Diagnosis Doesn’t Matter?!
That statement might sound a little extreme, so let me clarify it a bit. First, our clinic deals with pain and injuries. So this post is about… -
Should You Heat or Ice an Injury?
When to apply ice: Generally speaking, the best time to apply ice is within 24 to 48 hours immediately following an injury. Application of ice during… -
Why Do We Get In Pain?
When anyone suffers an injury or is in pain, it is completely natural to wonder what went wrong and how we can avoid it from happening again. In most… -
Healthcare Is A Disaster!!!
Healthcare is a disaster, and coaches and fitness professionals are the best possible solution. In this video, I’m going to explain to you why…
Start with what hurts.
You are probably here because something has been bothering you longer than you would like to admit, and you want to understand it before anybody touches it. Fair.
Our condition pages explain what is likely driving the problem, what a cause-first evaluation looks for, and how the four phases work: Pain, Prime, Perform, Prevent.
- What We Treat: back and sciatica, neck, shoulder, hip and knee, foot and ankle, hand and wrist, neuropathy, balance and gait, concussion, and the sport and lifting injuries we see most.
Then see how we treat it.
Hands-on work, dry needling, shockwave, movement assessments, vestibular therapy, sports rehab, and care that comes to you when getting to a clinic is the hard part.
- Services: every treatment we offer, what it is for, and what it feels like.
Get your questions answered first.
Most people have the same three questions before they call. Do I need a referral, will insurance cover it, and who will actually be working with me.
- FAQ: referrals, what a first visit includes, how long sessions run, and how care is structured.
- Insurance: the plans we work with, plus a benefits check so you know where you stand before you come in.
In Texas, you can see a licensed physical therapist for up to 30 days without a physician referral. Treatment beyond 30 days needs one.
Make your first visit count.
Paperwork done at home is time you spend on the table instead of in the waiting room.
- Patient intake form: fill it out before you arrive so your evaluation starts on time.
- Request an appointment: tell us what is going on and we will get you scheduled.
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We reorganized this site around the problems people actually search for, so older articles now live inside the condition and service pages that cover the same ground. Start with What We Treat, or call (972) 526-5693 and tell us what you were trying to find.
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