Dr Kayla Kerek
- Orthopaedic musculoskeletal pain assessment and management.
- Neurologic dry needling for pain and sports rehabilitation.
- Rehabilitation for post-surgical conditions and recovery.
- Treatment of joint injuries: shoulder, hip, knee, ankle.
- Management of spinal disorders: low back, neck, radiculopathy.
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Vitality Physical Therapy
4605 Fulton Rd NW Suite A, Canton, OH, 44718
###Meet Kayla Dr. Kayla Kerek earned her Bachelors of Kinesiology and Health from Miami University with a thematic sequence in developmental psychology and received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Walsh University. In 2019, she became a board-certified orthopaedic clinical specialist by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. She performs neurologic dry needling for pain management and sports rehabilitation. Kayla believes in treating the whole person, providing compassionate care, and listening to the patient to understand what their goals are. She enjoys working with her patients to help them get back to doing the things they love. She loves empowering others to take charge of their health and wellness. She specializes in treating several musculoskeletal conditions including: shoulder pain, hip pain, labral tears, rotator cuff strain/tears, knee pain, low back pain, ankle sprains, plantar fasciitis, neck pain, cervical or lumbar radiculopathy, tendonitis/bursitis, tennis elbow, post-surgical conditions, and more. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, and lifting weights.
Your Recovery, Accelerated. This is where progress happens. Each 60-minute treatment session is built around your unique movement patterns, goals, and the root cause we identified during your initial evaluation—not some generic checklist. Your personalized session may include: • Targeted therapeutic exercises to restore strength & stability • Neuromuscular re-education to retrain movement and prevent setbacks • Hands-on manual therapy to reduce pain and improve mobility • Dry needling (if indicated) to release deep tension and trigger points • Gait training to improve balance and stride • Expert coaching so you understand exactly how to move forward • Smart modifications to your training routine—so you can stay active while rehabbing safely → We’ll guide you on functional movement patterns, pain reduction strategies, and injury prevention so you don’t just recover—you come back stronger Plus: Your home program evolves with you. We'll regularly update your exercises to match your progress and keep momentum high between visits. You’re not just getting treatment—you’re getting a plan, a partner, and a path forward.