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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


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 18, 20252 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 20, 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


Desk Job Causing Pain and Discomfort? Here's how to combat the pain.
If you spend long hours at a desk, you’ve probably felt the aches and pains that come with it.
Angelia Smith
Feb 19, 20253 min read


Staying Active Through Injury
Working out at home can be convenient and effective, but what happens when you are dealing with an injury?

Chardon PT Team
Jan 8, 20252 min read


The Importance of Keeping Your Body Healthy During the Winter Season
Winter in Northeast Ohio brings challenges—not just for your driveway but for your body as well. The colder weather, icy conditions, and sea

Chardon PT Team
Dec 18, 20242 min read


Dry Needling...What's it all about?
Have you heard of Dry Needling before? You may have heard people compare it to Acupuncture. Read on to see what Dry Needling is and why...
Angelia Smith
Nov 25, 20242 min read


How Physical Therapy Enhances Strength and Flexibility in Athletes
Strength and flexibility are essential components of athletic performance, regardless of the sport.

Chardon PT Team
Nov 11, 20244 min read


Chardon Physical Therapy Guide For Active Adults and Athletes
At Chardon Performance Therapy, our passion lies in helping active adults and athletes in Chardon, OH, lead pain-free and fulfilling lives.

Chardon PT Team
Sep 10, 20248 min read


Numbness and Tingling in Fingers?
I wanted to share information about a common symptom I have been seeing lately: Numbness and tingling in the fingers. We have 3 major...
David Nelson
Aug 14, 20241 min read


Kink in your Neck? Physical Therapy Tips
Did you wake up this morning with a kink in your neck? So what actually happened to cause this pain in my neck that is really nagging? ...
David Nelson
Jul 24, 20241 min read


Sitting Job? Headaches and Neck Pain?
These tips will be sure to help with neck pain and headaches. Don‘t wait for your symptoms to go away. Do something about it so that you...
David Nelson
Jul 1, 20241 min read


Headaches and Neck Pain?
Folks with extended periods of sitting in their day often suffer from headaches and neck pain; especially those with desk-stationed...
David Nelson
Apr 19, 20241 min read


Sitting Job? Headaches and Neck Pain?
These tips will be sure to help with neck pain and headaches. Don‘t wait for your symptoms to go away.
David Nelson
Nov 22, 20221 min read


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 body to prop yourself and adjust sleeping on your stomach to less than 25% of the night. Get those hands below your chest level as well. We see neck and arm nerve symptoms all the time with sleeping with hands above head. As physical therapists we are often asked what type of pillow is right. If you ask 10 different PT’s, you will likely get
David Nelson
Nov 22, 20221 min read

testimonials
"So far, after just 3 sessions, I’m noticing how much better my back and hips feel—and how pain-free my golf swing is becoming—thanks to Dr. Nelson at Chardon Physical Therapy and my golf instructor working together."
James Penko
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