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Fall Sports Are Here: Don't Let Your Hard Work Become Your Biggest Mistake
As fall sports approach, excitement is building. Practices are ramping up, preseason workouts are in full swing, and athletes are eager to prove themselves. Whether you're preparing for cross country, soccer, volleyball, football, golf, or another fall sport, there's one thing we see every year: Athletes who think more is always better. The reality is that your body doesn't get stronger during practice. It gets stronger when it has the opportunity to recover from practice. At

Chardon PT Team
Aug 33 min read


Side Plank Thread the Needle for Kart Racing Drivers | Rotational Control and Lateral Core Strength
Side Plank Thread the Needle for Kart Racing Drivers | Rotational Control and Lateral Core Strength

Chardon PT Team
Jun 231 min read


Dance Recital Recovery: What Every Dancer Should Do After Performance Weekend
Dance Recital Recovery: What Every Dancer Should Do After Performance Weekend

Chardon PT Team
Jun 182 min read


Side Plank Leg Lift for Kart Racing Drivers | Lateral Stability and Hip Strength
Side Plank Leg Lift for Kart Racing Drivers | Lateral Stability and Hip Strength

Chardon PT Team
Jun 121 min read


Standing Reverse Fly for Kart Racing Drivers | Rear Shoulder Strength and Posture Control
Standing Reverse Fly for Kart Racing Drivers | Rear Shoulder Strength and Posture Control

Chardon PT Team
Jun 121 min read


Face Pull with Resistance Band for Kart Racing Drivers | Shoulder Stability and Upper Back Strength
Face Pull with Resistance Band for Kart Racing Drivers | Shoulder Stability and Upper Back Strength

Chardon PT Team
Jun 12 min read


Wrist Roller for Kart Racing Drivers | Forearm Strength and Steering Endurance
Wrist Roller for Kart Racing Drivers | Forearm Strength and Steering Endurance

Chardon PT Team
Jun 11 min read


ITY Raises on the Floor for Kart Racing Drivers | Upper Back Activation for Shoulder Endurance
ITY Raises on the Floor for Kart Racing Drivers | Upper Back Activation for Shoulder Endurance

Chardon PT Team
May 291 min read


Side Plank Row for Kart Racing Drivers | Anti-Rotation Strength and Shoulder Stability
Side Plank Row for Kart Racing Drivers | Anti-Rotation Strength and Shoulder Stability

Chardon PT Team
May 292 min read


Are You Accountable for Your Time?
Time is one of the few things we never get back.
Most people protect their finances, protect their schedule, and protect their commitments but often give away their time without realizing it.

Chardon PT Team
May 282 min read


Lunge with Rotation for Kart Racing Drivers | Rotational Strength and Control for Racing Performance
Lunge with Rotation for Kart Racing Drivers | Rotational Strength and Control for Racing Performance
David Nelson
May 182 min read


Pallof Press to Squat for Kart Racing Drivers | Anti-Rotation Core Strength for Racing Performance
Pallof Press to Squat for Kart Racing Drivers | Anti-Rotation Core Strength for Racing Performance
David Nelson
May 181 min read


Wall Climb with Resistance Band for Kart Racing Drivers| Upper Back
If you are a kart racing driver, your upper back endurance directly impacts how long you can maintain posture and control under lateral G-forces. When the upper back fatigues, the shoulders roll forward, the neck works harder, and steering precision drops. In this video, we break down the wall climb using a medium resistance band — a simple but powerful drill for building scapular control and shoulder stability for racing athletes. Key focus points: Use a medium resistance ba
David Nelson
May 111 min read


Single Arm Row for Kart Racing Drivers | Upper Body Strength for Racing Performance
If you are a kart racing driver, your upper body endurance and control directly affect how you perform on the track. During cornering, braking, and sustained lateral G-forces, your lats, mid-back, and scapular stabilizers are constantly working to keep you stable in the seat. In this video, we break down the single arm row specifically for racing athletes. Key focus points: Move through a full range of motion Bring your elbow back to your side, not past it Avoid excessive tru
David Nelson
May 111 min read



Chardon PT Team
May 110 min read


Fueling the Dancer: Why Health Matters More Than Perfection
Dance demands strength, control, endurance, coordination, flexibility, confidence, and creativity, all at the same time. Whether you’re in the studio multiple days a week, preparing for competition season, or balancing dance with school, your body is constantly adapting to physical stress. And yet, one of the most overlooked parts of performance is nutrition. Too often, dancers feel pressure to chase a certain “look” instead of focusing on what truly supports long-term perfor

Chardon PT Team
May 63 min read


Quick Back Warm Up
Quick Back Warm Up

Chardon PT Team
Apr 280 min read
Core Strenth Golf PRO workout
Core Strength Golf PRO workout

Chardon PT Team
Apr 280 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 13, 20252 min read


Quick Guide on Common Tendinopathy Areas in Perimenopausal Women from Physical Therapists
In Perimenopause, declining estrogen levels affect collagen production, tendon elasticity, and joint lubrication, increasing the risk...

Chardon PT Team
Mar 5, 20252 min read

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