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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
4 days ago1 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
4 days ago1 min read



Chardon PT Team
4 days ago0 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


QUICK Dance Warm up
QUICK Dance Warm up

Chardon PT Team
Apr 280 min read



Chardon PT Team
Apr 280 min read

Chardon PT Team
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Chardon PT Team
Apr 230 min read


David Nelson
Apr 210 min read


David Nelson
Apr 210 min read



Chardon PT Team
Apr 210 min read



Chardon PT Team
Apr 210 min read


Chardon Performance Therapy Expands Care with New Satellite Location at Iron Vault Athletics
We are excited to announce a new satellite care location in partnership with Iron Vault Athletics.
This new collaboration allows us to bring the same high-level performance therapy experience to even more people in the community while maintaining the individualized care our clients expect.

Chardon PT Team
Mar 122 min read


How Are You Staying Active This Winter?
Winter in Northeast Ohio doesn’t have to mean slowing down. At Chardon Performance Therapy , we work with driven, active people who don’t sit still just because the temperature drops. Our running expert, Courtney, is a great example—she continues to train outdoors throughout the winter. And when she’s not logging miles, she’s out cross-country skiing with her son, Miles. Staying active in the cold isn’t about being extreme. It’s about staying consistent. Running in the Snow:

Chardon PT Team
Feb 42 min read
New Year, New Pace: Why Slowing Down Might Be Your Best Resolution
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.
David Nelson
Jan 52 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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