August 2016 - Omaha Physical Therapy Institute : Omaha Physical Therapy Institute

Three Testimonials from Patients with an ACL Injury

08/31/16

As you may have heard, this week at OPTI we are celebrating ACL injuries. Yes… celebrating! Well, maybe NOT celebrating the injury itself but rather RECOGNIZING the individuals who are working hard during their physical therapy, remaining patient, and maintaining admirable levels of motivation to establish their own comeback story! If you are ever near OPTI after 3pm on a…

Supporting an Athlete with an ACL Injury

08/30/16

Injury can be devastating for an athlete not only due to the physical pain experienced but also due to the mental side of being unable to play. All injuries are tough to endure but tearing your ACL and having it reconstructed requires a pretty long road to full recovery. There are approximately 250,000-300,000 ACL-related injuries every year. Return to…

To Cup or Not to Cup?

08/25/16

Ok- so I guess we have to add to the ever so popular recent discussion on ‘cupping’ that has flooded the internet and social media due to the athletes in the Olympics competing with large, red circles on their bodies… First of all, what is ‘cupping?’ Well…King Arthur from Medieval times could probably tell you as that is how long…

15 FUN activities to do in Omaha

08/24/16

Family Fun… OPTI Style! Summer is a great time for taking the kids out and partaking in new and exciting adventures! Or… just doing something fun with anyone! All out of ideas you say? Never fear… OPTI is here! Our Physical Therapists have compiled a list of things to do in Omaha not only for the family, but also just…

The Most Dangerous High School Sports In the U.S. – How to Lessen Your Chances of Injury

08/24/16

School is approaching, which means many high school fall sports have already started with pre-season conditioning. Let’s face it, high school sports are becoming more and more competitive. An increase number of students are focusing on one sport as opposed to juggling several. Some athletes may even have college scholarships on the line. As a result, athletes can become burnt…

Follow These 6 Tips to Prevent Your Student’s Backpack From Causing Injury

08/24/16

With the start of another school year right around the corner, it is time for kids to start lugging around their school books and supplies. Some kids would look at this picture below and think, “what a cute hat” and “that backpack is super cool” but from this physical therapist’s perspective, it looks like this student may be complaining about…