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Monday 7am - 6:30pm Tuesday 7am - 6:30pm Wednesday 7am - 6:30pm Thursday 7am - 6:30pm Friday 7am - 1pm

PT Center for Sports Medicine

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PT Center for Sports Medicine

The PT Center is a privately owned outpatient orthopedic and sports medicine physical therapy clinic.

We are a team of physical therapists, athletic trainers, and strength and conditioning professionals with over 30 years of treating patients of every level.

08/06/2025

When you give your patient an exercise… and realize you probably need it too 👀

08/04/2025

Meet Kaitlyn 👋
ATC

🎓 Education & Degrees
BS in Athletic Training – Bowling Green State University (2018)

🤝 Professional Memberships
National Athletic Trainers’ Association (2019)
Ohio Athletic Trainers’ Association (2019)
Great Lakes Athletic Trainers’ Association (2019)

📍 PT Center Start Date
January 2020

🏋️‍♂️ Clinical Specialties & Interests
🏈 ACL rehab & injury prevention
🏃‍♂️ Functional return-to-sport rehab & prevention
🏀 Post-operative rehab
⚽ General fitness & conditioning

🌲 Outside the Clinic
When I’m not helping athletes get back in the game, you’ll probably find me out fishing 🎣, soaking up time outdoors 🌞, or hanging out with my sister 👩‍❤️‍👨.

08/01/2025

Now Hiring: PTA or ATC! 🏋️‍♂️🤝
The PT Center for Sports Medicine & Family Physical Therapy is looking for a creative, hardworking, and team-oriented Physical Therapy Assistant or Athletic Trainer to join our crew!

We’re looking for someone who:
• Loves autonomy & creativity ✨
• Communicates well & works as a team 🤝
• Has interest in sports & post-op rehab 🏃‍♀️
• Knows functional movement & sport-specific training 💪
• Enjoys strength & conditioning training 🔥

Perks:
•40 hr week (Fridays off at 1 PM!) ⏰
•CEUs, Dues, Vacation + Holiday Pay 🌴
•Competitive pay + retirement plan 💵
•Friendly, family-oriented environment 🏠

New grads welcome! Apply today!

07/28/2025

Meet Josh, DPT ⚽🏀⚾
Doctor of Physical Therapy • Youth Baseball, Basketball and Soccer coach, Green Local Schools

Josh earned both his undergraduate and doctoral degrees from Walsh University, completing his Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2009. Josh also played collegiate soccer for Walsh University during his undergraduate degree. ⚽🏃

Josh has been helping athletes of all ages get back in the game since 2012! He specializes in sports injuries, ACL rehab, post-op recovery, and return-to-sport programs – plus hands-on techniques like dry needling, cupping, and joint mobilization 🙌.

Clinical Specialties 🏋️‍♂️🩺
• Sports medicine & injury prevention for athletes of all levels – adolescent ➡️ professional
• ACL injury prevention & rehab 🦵
• Functional movement screening & return-to-sport rehab 🔄
• Post-concussion rehabilitation 🧠
• Post-operative rehab for the shoulder, hip, knee, ankle & spine 🩻

Dedicated to evidence-based care, Josh focuses on individualized treatment plans that help patients safely return to activity and perform at their highest potential.

When Josh isn’t helping athletes recover, you’ll find him playing baseball, basketball, and soccer ⚾🏀⚽ — or soaking up time with his wife and three kids ❤️👨‍👩‍👧‍👦.

07/27/2025

🎯 What is Dry Needling & Why Do We Use It in PT? 🎯

Dry needling is a technique that targets tight muscles and trigger points to reduce pain, improve mobility, and speed up recovery. ❤️‍🩹

🔬 Unlike acupuncture, it’s based on modern anatomy and muscle science — helping you get back to moving your best, faster.

💡 Why Do We Use It:
✔️ Reduce pain and improve blood flow to an area of the body
✔️ Activate muscles using electrical stimulation
✔️ Deactivate a painful, spasming muscle
✔️ Improve scar tissue and incision mobility after surgery

🩺 Curious if dry needling is right for you? DM us now!

07/21/2025

👋 Meet Nathan, MPT, ATC
Physical Therapist • Certified Athletic Trainer • Endurance Athlete

With a BS in Biology & Athletic Training from Hillsdale College and an MS in Physical Therapy from Rutgers/UMDNJ, Nathan has been a part of our team since 2003. He also taught anatomy and served as a clinical instructor at the University of Akron.

🩺 Specialty Areas
Nathan specializes in post-operative rehab and treating injuries such as:
• 🦵 ACL/Meniscus repairs
• 💪 Rotator cuff/labral repairs (shoulder & hip)
• 🦿 Total joint replacements (knee, hip, shoulder)

He has a strong focus on sport-specific rehab, working with:
• 🏐🎾🏊‍♂️ Overhead athletes: Baseball, volleyball, tennis, swimming
• 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🚴 Endurance athletes: Cross-country, marathoners, triathletes, ultra runners
• 🏋️‍♂️ Youth & recreational athletes: Knee, shoulder, spine, and growth plate-related injuries

Nathan is certified in dry needling and skilled in a wide range of manual therapy techniques including cupping, IASTM, joint mobilization, and more.

His treatment style is always one-on-one, evidence-based, and focused on reducing pain, restoring movement, and getting patients back to doing what they love.

🏊‍♂️ In his free time, Nathan trades his hockey, baseball, and football roots for endurance sports. He’s raced:
• Ironman 70.3 Delaware, Lake Placid, Benton Harbor
• Glass City, Hall of Fame, Akron & Anchorage Marathons
• Burning River 100 Relay
• Big Foot 20 & Bobcat Trail Marathon

💪 Whether you’re a weekend warrior or training for your next PR—Nathan’s here to help you move better and recover stronger.

07/17/2025

🎯 What is Cupping & Why Do We Use It in PT? 🎯

Cupping therapy uses suction to gently lift the skin and underlying tissue — like a reverse deep-tissue massage!

💡 How It Works:
🔸 A cup is placed on your skin
🔸 Suction pulls tissue upward
🔸 The vacuum effect increases blood flow, draws out tension, and promotes healing.

💪 Benefits Include:
✔ Pain Relief
✔ Muscle Relaxation
✔ Improved Blood Flow
✔ Reduced Inflammation

Perfect for athletes, chronic pain, post-op recovery, or anyone looking to restore movement and feel better fast!

🩺 Curious if cupping is right for you? Send us a message or ask your PT during your next visit!

07/04/2025

🎆 Happy 4th of July from your friends at the PTCenter! 🇺🇸

Wishing our amazing community a safe, active, and joyful Independence Day! Whether you’re enjoying a BBQ, a parade, or some well-earned rest—don’t forget to move well, feel well, and celebrate strong! 💪🎇

We’re grateful for the freedom to help you live your healthiest life—today and every day.

❤️🤍💙

04/21/2025

Another patient testimonial ! We are always so appreciative of the kind words and enjoy sharing the success our patients find with us. Resolving pain and returning to prior level of function, but more importantly, better than they started is how we measure success! Thank you Emily!

12/19/2024

Happy Holidays from the PT Center!!

12/06/2024

Festive Friday in the clinic 🎄 Santa came to visit and our staff gathered presents for our adopted family with children services to help children less fortunate have the Christmas they deserve!

11/22/2024

A huge Athlete Spotlight this week to Dylan Borla! Dylan is the Quarterback for the Highland High School Football team that is undefeated this season. Dylan is breaking records this season after coming off two ACL tears and is leading his team to success. He is now the new record holder for single season passing touchdowns and on pace for many more! Help us wish him and the Hornets good luck as they take on Avon tonight in the Regional Finals!

Address

2660 W Market Street Ste 300
Fairlawn, OH
44333

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 6:30pm
Tuesday	7am - 6:30pm
Wednesday	7am - 6:30pm
Thursday	7am - 6:30pm
Friday	7am - 1pm

Telephone

+13308692635

Website

http://www.ptcenterakron.com/

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