Archives for October 2017 | Omaha Physical Therapy Institute

Coming Back Stronger after an ACL Tear!

10/24/17

Laura Ney’s Comeback Story- Coming Back Even Stronger After an ACL Tear! Tearing your anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) can be devastating and leave you feeling defeated and emotionally destroyed. For some, it means the end of their athletic career but for patients that come through Omaha Physical Therapy Institute (OPTI), an ACL tear is an opportunity for a great comeback…

Why Do Muscles Feel Tight?

10/17/17

It is not uncommon to have patients come through the doors at Omaha Physical Therapy Institute (OPTI) with the complaint of muscle “tightness.” One of our jobs as physical therapists is to figure out why the patient is having this feeling and to assist them with improving their comfort level with movement through various interventions and education. The following article…

What are Team OPTI’s Strengths?

10/16/17

Omaha Physical Therapy Institute is a special place for rehabilitation and healing. What makes it special is the unique qualities each member of the staff possesses. We recently took the Strengthsfinder 2.0 Test to highlight each of our top 5 strengths that we are contributing to the OPTI culture. Here are the results below: BRENT CORDERY, PT: Learner, Analytical, Harmony,…

The Power of Touch

10/04/17

The Power of Touch Do you remember when you were younger and you had to get a shot at the doctor’s office? What did you want to do at that moment? I remember reaching for my mom or dad’s hand. Why? Even now, as an adult, when I’m on an airplane and there is turbulence, I typically grab for my husband’s…