FALL 2019 UPDATE
Our physicians, therapists and staff would like to thank you for choosing Ohio Sports & Spine. Here are our latest patient testimonials, news, tips and spotlights.
Patient Testimonials
Youngstown Artist on the Road to Recovery with Ohio Sports & Spine
Liz Testa, an artist, mother and tennis player, suffered from a sudden shoulder injury earlier this year. The active woman tried to cope with the pain until she reached her breaking point. That’s when she turned to Ohio Sports & Spine Institute and she’s glad she did.
Longtime Patient Relies on PT Before, After Knee Replacement
For Cynthia Hallquist, chiropractic care and physical therapy help to build not only physical strength but mental strength, too. That explains why she has been a patient of Dr. Joseph DiDomenico on and off since 1993. Last fall, she had a total knee replacement and felt prepared because she did physical therapy leading up to and following the surgery. Although recovering from a major surgery can be discouraging, she said her team of Dr. D., Lindsay McNamara (pictured left) and Kyle Banna (pictured right) helped her to set goals and make improvements each visit.
Latest News
2 Physical Therapists Join Ohio Sports & Spine
We were glad to welcome two physical therapists in 2019. Kyle Banna , PT, DPT has been with us since January and Lindsay Lorenzo , PT, DPT joined our team earlier this month. They work at all three of our offices. Get to know our team by visiting the link below.
National Physical Therapy Month at Ohio Sports with WFMJ
October marks National Physical Therapy Month and the physicians, therapy team and staff at Ohio Sports & Spine are raising awareness of the powerful benefits of physical therapy for injuries, medical conditions, post-operative care and more.
Channel 21 WFMJ’s Andrew DiPaolo joined Dr. Andrew Hospodar, physical therapists Stephanie Porter, Eddie Palestro and Kyle Banna, as well as physical therapy assistants Lindsay McNamara, Derek Brendlinger, Jen Kalinsky and Heather McSuley at the group’s Boardman location.
Dr. Hospodar Presents at Ohio Foot & Ankle Sports Clinic
Dr. Andrew Hospodar was selected as a speaker for the Ohio Foot and Ankle Medical Foundation's recent Sports Injury Clinic at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton. He presented on the functional movement of the lower kinetic chain (toes, feet, ankles, lower legs, knees, upper legs, hips, pelvis and spine) and manual therapy for the lower extremities. 
From Our Blog
10 Reasons You Need to Drink More Water
Dehydration Symptoms & Ways to Hydrate

By Jennifer Kalinsky, PTA

We all know that our bodies are made up of water and we wouldn’t survive without it. So, it shouldn’t come as a shock when our bodies tell us they aren’t getting enough. Unfortunately, many times we don’t realize that’s what is happening.
Therapy Spotlight
Edward Palestro, DPT
We’re shining our Therapy Spotlight on Physical Therapist  Eddie Palestro . His favorite thing about his job is utilizing the selective functional movement assessment, which focuses on being mindful with how you move and ultimately supports you to have a normal functioning life by moving well.

“I have always been a big functional guy,” says Eddie. “You can have all the strength in the world, but if it doesn’t translate to functional movement, where does that really get you?”

His favorite part of the job is meeting people every day. He finds that by just listening, rather than talking, he can learn a lot from his patients – from hearing about what it is that’s causing their pain, to what they enjoy doing, and even fun and random facts.

“As much as my patients that I encounter touch my life, I hope and pray that I can do the same for them,” says Eddie. “I guess the overall goal when my feet hit the floor in the morning is to change the world, one person at a time.”

Not only does Eddie listen to his patients, but he also turns his ears to our physicians.
“They have years of experience and I have plenty of room left in my brain to fill with knowledge,” says Eddie. “I soak it all in like a sponge.”

With things changing and new research surfacing, Eddie takes it upon himself to stay educated on functional exercise. He does so by learning from the physicians, attending continuing education courses and doing research of his own.

Eddie’s two greatest joys in life are his fiancé and his daughter. He also enjoys exercising.
Practice Area Spotlight
Medical Marijuana Evaluations
Dr. John Dunne is qualified to provide evaluations to recommend medical marijuana for the treatment of qualifying medical conditions, under Ohio law. If you have any of the following, you may be a good candidate:
AIDS, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, cancer, chronic traumatic encephalopathy, Crohn's disease, epilepsy or another seizure disorder, fibromyalgia, glaucoma, hepatitis C, inflammatory bowel disease, multiple sclerosis, pain that is chronic or severe, Parkinson's disease, positive status of HIV, post-traumatic stress disorder, sickle cell anemia, spinal cord disease or injury, Tourette's syndrome, traumatic brain injury and ulcerative colitis.
Meet Our Doctors
Get in touch with us.
1265 Boardman-Canfield Road
Boardman, OH 44512
(330) 758-9400
16844 St. Clair Ave. 
East Liverpool, OH 43920
(330) 386-6500
8720 E. Market St. Suite 10 
Warren, OH 44484
(330) 469-2519