SERVICES
PHYSICAL
THERAPY
STRENGTH provides Physical Therapy services for many orthopedic issues and disorders. We truly focus on each individual, whether it be a post surgical patient, a weekend warrior, an athlete with an overuse injury, or a simple every day ache or pain.
No matter the ailment, a physical therapist will treat you until you have reached your personal goal and are pain free and moving the way you need to be moving!
RETURN TO SPORTS REHAB
STRENGTH's staff is comprised of athletes. We know how important it is to get back in the game after an injury. We are dedicated to getting you healthy as quickly as possible and hopefully in even better shape and at a higher performance level than before. Our rehab protocols are designed to safely and appropriately accelerate the process, the same protocols used by some of the world’s most elite athletes.
SPORTS ENHANCEMENT
STRENGTH has world-class athletes who know how to take an athlete to the next level in their specific sport and reach their full potential. We offer individual training programs and sports specific or goal specific group programs. Our professionals will work hand in hand with a Doctor of Physical Therapy to develop a program to not only strengthen your body's capabilities but also to prevent injuries based on the demands your sport puts on your body.
INJURY PREVENTION
STRENGTH understands every sport is vastly different and puts different demands on the body. We have researched and taken the most common injuries within a specific sport and developed a preseason screen to identify risk factors that could make you vulnerable to these injuries. Research has shown common muscle imbalances and flexibility issues increase an athlete’s chance of suffering an injury. STRENGTH has developed screens meant to detect these issues so the athlete can be issued an individualized program to correct the concerns before it is too late.
PERSONAL TRAINING
You do not need to be an athlete to experience the benefits of STRENGTH’s team of trainers and specialists. Whether you want to get back in shape or just attain that healthy lifestyle that we all covet, our staff can help you achieve your goals, while you have fun doing it! After discussing your goals with a trainer, we will develop a program that is just right for YOU. Individual and group programs are available.
Physical Therapy
A brief look into Akron soccer player, Ty Sanda's, Rehab following an ACL Repair at Strength!
What to Expect
Your first Physical Therapy appointment will be your initial evaluation. To help us best assess you and your ailment it is advised you wear loose fitting clothing and comfortable shoes. When you arrive you will be greeted by our Office Manager and will then fill out the necessary paper work required for treatment. This is why we ask you to come 10-15 minutes early for your first appointment.
Once taken back, the therapist will talk with you to obtain all your past history and detailed information of your current injury to help us better understand your issues.
After taking your subjective history, you will then begin your objective examination including ROM measurements, manual muscle testing and a series of diagnostic tests specific to your condition.In most cases you will then initiate some nature of treatment.
To conclude the appointment, your therapist will discuss with you home management techniques and your individual plan of care designed to get you feeling and moving better.
Remember to ask any questions you feel are necessary during your visit!
Insurance & Billing
At STRENGTH we accept a variety of different insurance plans (listed below.) While taking your insurance information over the phone, we will then call your insurance company and verify your individual benefits and eligibility for physical therapy treatment. This will be discussed with you when you arrive for your initial evaluation. Feel to free to call us anytime to confirm coverage for your specific plan!
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Bureau of Workers Compensation
- Cigna
- Department of Labor
- Medicare
- Medical Mutual
- United Healthcare
Direct Access in Ohio allows patients to schedule their appointment and be seen by a therapist without a doctors script. However, even though most insurances recognize this practice there are still a few that require a doctor’s script for treatment. Again, feel free to call us and we will inform you of your specific plans requirements. We also offer out of pocket services. These will be billed at individual rates depending on the treatment required for your specific condition.
If you do not see your insurance on this list, please give us a call.
FACILITIES
STRENGTH Fitness and Therapy has two locations. Our first is located within an 80,000 square foot facility, providing our patients and athletes with all the amenities required to help reach their goals. The facility design offers:A private physical therapy suite that overlooks a 4,000 sq ft gym space utilized by patients, athletes and trainees.Our performance center has four full size volleyball courts, which can be transformed into basketball courts or additional training spaces in just minutes.Not enough? All this space sits one hallway away from a full size ice rink that is utilized by Cleveland's most elite youth hockey organization.Our second facility is dedicated to Physical Therapy patients and is located inside of Brainard Medical Building in Highland Heights.
Keep up with Strength!
Stay up-to-date with Success Stories from Athletes that we have Trained and Healed!
PT patient, Jessica Bown, scores game-tying goal for Cornell Women's Hockey
Jessica Brown bounced back from an ACL tear to compete for her senior year at Cornell University for Women's Hockey. Click the picture for the article of her game-tying goal against rival Colgate!
Former PT patient, Tyler Sanda, making news at The University of Akron
See what our Physical Therapist, Luke, has to say on former PT patient, Ty, as he bounces back from 5 surgeries to have a successful senior year at the University of Akron for men's soccer
Personal Training client, Kyle Gibbons, Scores Twice to win
Former Cleveland Barons player, Kyle Gibbons, trains for the hockey season with SFT in the off season. Now playing for the Fayetteville Fireantz in the SPHL- Gibbons scored twice to get a 5-3 victory over Alabama Huntsville. Click the picture for the story.
AHL's Carter Camper Scores Twice in Winning Streak
Hersey Bears center, Carter Camper, scores twice for a 4-2 win over the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. Camper, a former Cleveland Baron, currently plays for the Hershey Bears in the AHL after playing the 2014-2015 season with Binghamton Senators. Camper trains at SFT in the off-season. Click the photo for his two goal story!
Chuck Gerard Signs with Minnesota State University
Personal Training client, Chuck Gerard just signed his National Letter of Intent to play men's hockey at Minnesota State University next year. Gerard, currently plays for the USHL's Madison Capitals.
Giving Thanks!
Dr. Luke Kuchta truly makes an effort to make every patient feel comfortable and want to come to physical therapy, not because they 'have' to. This is a thank you card we received from a former PT patient giving thanks to Luke for helping him get his stride back!
Strength Client, Ipri, Commits to Mercyhurst University
Former Strength client, Steve Ipri, just announced his commitment to play Men's Hockey at Mercyhurst University next season. Ipri is a former Cleveland Baron and currently plays at the Selects Hockey Academy. All of us at Strength are proud of his commitment and his hard work & dedication to get him to this level in hockey.
Adam Scheel Commits to The University of Notre Dame
Scheel, a former player for the Cleveland Barons has been working with Strength since Midget Minors to prepare himself for the next level. Now, he is a goalie for the United States National Development Program and has signed to play hockey for the University of Notre Dame in 2018. Congrats to Adam and all of his hard work on and off the ice!
Strength is now Maverick Volleyball Club's Strength & Conditioning Team
We are delighted to announce that SFT is training Maverick Volleyball Club's 14-18 teams for the 2016 club season. Maverick is one of the top club teams in North Eastern Ohio and have a tremendous amount of talent year after year. Here's to a strong season!
Maverick's 14 Elite Finishes 1st. in President's Day Cup Tournament
This is the second time this year that Maverick's 14-Elite has taken home the number one spot. Congrats girls!
Cleveland Barons, Curtis Hall, signs to play in the USHL
It's official! Curtis Hall has signed on to play juniors for the Youngstown Phantoms in the USHL. As of February in the 2015-2016, Hall has had 34 points in 32 games. Congrats to this hard working athlete!
THE TEAM
TOM GOEBEL, JR.
Sports Enhancement Specialist
Tom was born and raised here in Parma, OH. Tom's passion throughout life was always hockey. After winning multiple awards at the junior hockey level, Tom went on to start his collegiate hockey career at Michigan State University where he performed at a high level until transferring to The Ohio State University where he finished his college career off as the captain of the Buckeyes hockey team. Tom went on to play in the AHL for a few years before traveling overseas to play seasons in Germany, Italy and Sweden, excelling in each league.
Tom will be the first to tell you that he would not have had the success he did without extreme hard work and endless hours of training. This hard work led to a new passion for exercise and conditioning. Because of Tom's travels and time with multiple organizations, he has gained a vast knowledge in a variety of different sport conditioning and training programs. Currently, Tom is a certified personal trainer. When you combine his knowledge and passion for maximum training, you get some of the most advanced and productive training programs available today. No matter your age, skill level or desired outcome, Tom will work with you to develop the program that will maximize your body’s potential!
LUKE KUCHTA, PT
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Luke is also a Parma native. Growing up he played hockey locally for the Cleveland Barons Hockey Organization and later attended and graduated Padua Franciscan High School. Having a good idea that he wanted to become a physical therapist once graduating high school he enrolled at Ohio University, due to its reputation of having a strong physical therapy program. After receiving his bachelors in Psychology Pre-Physical Therapy he went on to receive his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Ohio University’s School of Physical Therapy.
Since graduating and passing the Ohio state board exams, he has worked in the greater Cleveland area in a variety of different settings. His strong passion for athletics, therapy and injury prevention has lead him here today where his dream center has become a reality. He can now work relentlessly to get the people of our area moving and feeling better.
