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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

Chardon PT Team
Apr 230 min read
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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