Jiu-Jitsu, MMA, and Wrestling Injury Physical Therapy in Chardon, OH
You want back on the mat, not on the sidelines.
Your shoulder slips out during scrambles. Your neck is stiff after every roll. Your knee got tweaked in a takedown, or your back and hips are paying for years of training. You keep taping up and pushing through, but it's getting harder to keep up.
You deserve a provider who understands combat sports and wants to keep you training.
We know how frustrating this is
Most of our clients come to us after other treatments didn't work. We know how discouraging it is to hurt, feel stuck, and not know who to trust. That's why the Doctors of Physical Therapy at Chardon Performance Therapy start by listening, until we understand your story and your goals.
We've helped thousands of active people regain confidence, strength, and control, even after other treatments didn't work.
Combat sports injuries we treat
Shoulder dislocations, subluxations, and labrum injuries
Neck pain and stiffness
Knee sprains, meniscus, and MCL injuries
Low back and hip pain
Elbow and wrist injuries from submissions and falls
Rib and mid back pain
Return to training after surgery
How it works
1. Share your story. Your initial assessment is a 75-minute, one-on-one visit with a Doctor of Physical Therapy. We listen to your goals, your history, and what you've already tried, so we understand what truly matters to you.
2. Get a comprehensive care plan. We look at how your body handles the positions and forces of your sport, and test your strength and stability with VALD force plates and dynamometry. Then we explain what's going on in clear, simple language.
3. Work with an accountable guide. Your follow-up sessions are a full hour, one-on-one. We use hands-on care, dry needling, blood flow restriction (BFR) training when it fits, and a strength program built for grappling and striking.
What to expect
In most cases, pain is gone within the first month, and often much sooner. But getting out of pain is only the start. Our custom plans of care average about 3 months, with one goal: keeping you out of pain and performing at your highest potential.
What our clients say
"When I returned to training, I experienced multiple subluxations during sparring and grappling… I'm proud to say I haven't had a single subluxation since… for the first time since my injury, I'm heading back into training with full confidence."
Aidan S. ★★★★★
"I came to Chardon performance therapy with a pretty messed up hip flexor from years of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu… I'm talking about years of hip pain taken away in two weeks of physical therapy from Chardon PT."
Hoss Boss Detailing ★★★★★
"As an athlete and active adult I've never felt more understood and improved… They will keep me coming back to make sure my health and athletic performance are the best of my career."
Kevin S. ★★★★★
Rated 5.0 stars from 253 Google reviews.
Don't stay stuck
If you keep training through an unstable shoulder or a cranky knee, the next injury is usually worse. Let's get you stable and strong.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a doctor's referral for physical therapy in Ohio?
No. Ohio law lets you see a physical therapist directly, without a referral.
How long are the sessions?
Your initial assessment is 75 minutes. Follow-up sessions are 60 minutes, always one-on-one with a Doctor of Physical Therapy.
Do you take insurance?
We're out of network with all insurance companies. We accept HSA and FSA cards, and many clients are reimbursed through their out-of-network benefits. We'll walk you through your options on a quick call.
Can I keep training while I recover?
Often, yes, with some changes. We'll give you a clear plan for what's safe, like drilling, specific positions, or conditioning, while you heal.
Will I need surgery for a shoulder that keeps slipping?
Not always. Many athletes do well with a focused strength and stability program. If surgery is the right call, we'll tell you and help you recover from it.
Do you work with gyms and coaches?
Yes. With your permission, we're happy to share a plan with your coach so your return to training is safe.
When should I see a doctor instead?
If a joint is dislocated and won't go back in, you hit your head and have concussion symptoms, have neck pain with numbness or weakness in your arms, or can't put weight on a leg, see a physician or go to urgent care right away.
More for fighters and grapplers: Neck 4-Way Isometric Holds (video) · Side Plank Row for Shoulder Stability (video) · Shoulder Strength Testing with VALD (video)
Serving Chardon and Northeast Ohio
Our clinic is at 520 5th Ave in downtown Chardon. Athletes come to us from Chesterland, Mentor, Painesville, Perry, Eastlake, Willoughby, Pepper Pike, Cleveland Heights, and across Geauga and Lake County.