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Mental Health and Student Athletes: Perfectionism & Self-Esteem
Student athletes face unique pressures both on and off the field. Between schoolwork, practices, games, and social expectations, the weight of performance can feel overwhelming. Two common challenges we see in young athletes are perfectionism and low self-esteem — and both can quietly affect mental health, motivation, and even injury risk.
Angelia Smith
Dec 31, 20252 min read
Why Pre-Participation Physicals Matter for Student Athletes — And How Chardon Performance Therapy Is Giving Back
s student athletes gear up for the upcoming school year, there’s more to preseason preparation than just training and conditioning. One essential step that often gets overlooked is the pre-participation physical examination (PPE) — a critical screening tool that helps ensure young athletes are ready to safely return to play.
Chardon PT Team
Jul 9, 20252 min read
RED-S: The Evolution of the Female Athlete Triad
RED-S expands on the Female Athlete Triad by recognizing that low energy availability affects both men and women
Angelia Smith
Mar 19, 20252 min read
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