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Stomach Sleeper?
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...
David Nelson
Nov 22, 20221 min read


Concussions
Concussion discussion
Physical therapy prevention and addressing concussions
David Nelson
Nov 22, 20221 min read


Celebrating Disability Pride Month with Inclusive Movement at Chardon Performance Therapy
July is Disability Pride Month — a time to celebrate the strength, individuality, and resilience of people with disabilities. At Chardon...
Angelia Smith
22 hours ago2 min read


Hydration & Heat Management for Runners: What You Need to Know
Whether you're training for a 5K or logging miles on the trails, running in the heat poses serious challenges for your body. Understanding how to manage hydration and core temperature is essential, not only for performance but also for safety.

Chardon PT Team
7 days ago2 min read


Why Hands-On Manual Therapy Is a Game Changer in Physical Therapy
Hands-on manual therapy can be the missing link between pain relief and lasting progress. At Chardon Performance Therapy, we believe movement is medicine—but so are skilled hands.
Angelia Smith
Jun 182 min read


TMJ Treatment Is Our Superpower
At Chardon Performance Therapy, we’ve helped countless people with back pain, shoulder issues, and sports injuries—but one of our true...
David Nelson
Jun 132 min read


Dancers, Body Image, and Nutrition: Reframing Fuel as Performance Medicine
Dancers are taught to be aware of their bodies—but too often, that awareness becomes self-criticism. From early ages, dancers are exposed to body ideals that can distort their relationship with food, fuel, and self-worth. It’s time to change that.
Angelia Smith
Jun 102 min read


Preventing Shin Splints & Runner’s Knee: Strength & Mobility Tips for Warmer Weather
As the weather warms up, runners are hitting the pavement, trails, and tracks with renewed energy. But with that seasonal motivation can also come some common overuse injuries—shin splints and runner’s knee.

Chardon PT Team
Jun 32 min read


Injury Recovery: Mental Health Edition
Recovery isn’t just about strength gains and range of motion—it’s about mindset. For athletes, dancers, and active individuals, the emotional side of injury is often the hardest part. Pain can heal, but fear, frustration, or unrealistic expectations can quietly delay progress. Understanding the mental health side of recovery is key to returning—not just physically, but fully.
Angelia Smith
May 202 min read


The Best Strength Exercises to Increase a Golfer's Drive Distance This Summer
If you want to add serious distance to your golf drive, it might be time to step away from the range and into some plyometrics. Often overlooked in traditional golf training, plyometric exercises can give you the power boost your swing has been missing

Chardon PT Team
May 132 min read


Enhancing Core Stability for Better Jumps and Turns in Dancers
For dancers, precision, grace, and explosive movement all stem from one critical foundation: core stability.

Chardon PT Team
May 72 min read


The Overlooked Link: How Physical Therapy Supports Mental Health
When most people think about physical therapy, they picture exercises for pain relief, injury rehab, or sports recovery. While all of those are true, there’s another powerful outcome we see every day at Chardon Performance Therapy—improved mental health.
Angelia Smith
Apr 292 min read

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