Krystal M. Bable, PT, DPT, OCS, C-OMPT

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Get to know Physical Therapist Dr. Krystal M. Bable, who serves patients in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.

Dr. Bable is a licensed orthopedic and manual physical therapist. She has been an attending physician at Western Reserve Hospital since June of 2010. 

There, she evaluates and treats patients with various orthopedic and neurological conditions, She also specializes in treating vestibular patients with a focus on post concussion and cervicogenic dizziness.

A part of Summa Health System, Western Reserve Hospital is a hospital in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. It is the only physician-owned hospital in Northeast Ohio with a mission to deliver 100 percent patient-centered care. 

In regards to her educational background, Dr. Bable graduated with her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from Kent State University in 2006. She then went on to earn her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Walsh University in 2010.

Physical medicine and rehabilitation, also known as physiatry, is a branch of medicine that aims to enhance and restore functional ability and quality of life to those with physical impairments or disabilities. Physical therapists help injured or ill people improve movement and manage pain. They are often an important part of preventive care, rehabilitation, and treatment for patients with chronic conditions, illnesses or injuries.

In her spare time, Dr. Bable enjoys running, biking, hiking, lifting, and spending time with her dogs.

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