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Sleeping on your stomach is not recommended. So cut that out of your habits. As rec in this video, place a pillow along the side of your...

Concussion discussion Physical therapy prevention and addressing concussions

The start of a new year often comes with a loud message: do more, be better, go harder—now. New workouts. New diets. New routines. All at once.

Student athletes face unique pressures both on and off the field. Between schoolwork, practices, games, and social expectations, the weight of performance can feel overwhelming. Two common challenges we see in young athletes are perfectionism and low self-esteem — and both can quietly affect mental health, motivation, and even injury risk.

At Chardon Performance Therapy, we believe that caring for people extends far beyond the walls of our clinic. True health includes feeling supported, seen, and secure, especially during the holiday season

Winter in Northeast Ohio is no joke—snow, slush, black ice, and uneven sidewalks show up overnight. Every year, we see preventable injuries from slips and falls: wrist fractures, hip injuries, bruised ribs, shoulder sprains, and low back flare-ups.

When you hear “pelvic floor health,” most people think about postpartum recovery or women’s health. But the truth is — everyone has a pelvic floor, and it’s critical for both men and women who want to move, lift, and play sports without pain or dysfunction.

If you’ve been struggling with stubborn muscle tightness, nagging pain, or limited mobility, dry needling may be the solution you didn’t know you needed. At Chardon Performance Therapy, we specialize in helping active adults, athletes, and weekend warriors get back to doing what they love — pain-free.

Most of us think of exercise and movement as the “work” and sleep as the “rest,” but they are deeply interconnected. Movement during the day helps regulate circadian rhythms, improves sleep quality, and helps you fall asleep faster. In turn, good sleep allows your body to repair muscle tissue, consolidate motor learning (such as a new golf swing or exercise pattern), and replenish energy for tomorrow’s activities.

we are proud to donate space in our clinic to Community Connections, a free therapy group for teens in the Chardon area.

If you’re a parent, you’ve probably seen it: the backpack hits the floor, shoes get kicked off, and before you can ask how their day went, your child is cranky, irritable, or in tears. That after-school “hanger” (hunger + anger) is real, and there’s a nutritional reason behind it.

As the back-to-school season ramps up and fall schedules fill with sports practices, homework, and work deadlines, it’s easy to let your own health slide to the back burner. But staying active doesn’t need to mean carving out hours at the gym. In fact, short, intentional bursts of movement can make a big difference in your energy, focus, and overall health.