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Simple Tips to Address Your Pain
Nov 5
Omaha Physical Therapy Institute (OPTI) specializes in orthopedic and sports related injuries and pain. OPTI brings something better to the physical therapy realm in the Omaha area. We get...
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OPTI Sports Science – How to Improve Your Free-Throw Shooting Percentage!
Oct 9
There are two seconds left in the fourth quarter. Your team is down by one and you have just been fouled and are on the free-throw line. Can you...
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How To Go Back To Lifting Weights after a Back Injury
Sep 9
Back pain can be a common complaint in the weight room. It can be debilitating at times, limiting your function and not allowing you to perform your exercise routine...
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Early Activity After Concussion Can Be Beneficial
Sep 3
Traditionally, when an individual is diagnosed with a concussion, they are instructed to rest from activity of any sort for several days. But, more recently, researchers are looking at...
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How Should You Re-fuel After a Soccer Game?
Aug 21
Success in Soccer: Refueling
Ever wondered if you can wait until you get home from the game to re-fuel? A recent study by the Journal of the International Society of...
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Cutting Edge Treatment for Back Pain!
Aug 14
In an article published by Aspetar Sports Medicine Journal, Peter O’Sullivan discusses the challenges of treating persistent back pain and how a targeted cognitive functional approach has superior outcomes...
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6 Things to Make your Recovery Easier
Jul 17
Diane Johnson is no stranger to injury. After going through months of physical therapy for a severe injury she sustained in April 2017, she is finally back to doing...
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Hamstring Injury Prevention in Soccer Players
Jul 9
In the world of soccer, there are many factors that play into the prevention of injury. Not only has the research investigated and dissected the importance of a proper...
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“Sticking” to the facts – Dry Needling Not Effective for Knee Pain
Jun 12
With all the hype surrounding the fad of dry needling one would assume it is very effective. However, when you look at the quality, scientific research (and no, we...
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Individualizing Treatment for Pain
May 22
Individuals seek care at Omaha Physical Therapy Institute (OPTI) in order to overcome pain, injury, and disability. A lot of people are fearful of movement when they walk through...
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4 Easy Exercises to Improve Ankle Stability (and Reduce Injury)!
May 1
One of the most prevalent injuries seen in sports is an ankle sprain. Whether you play volleyball, baseball, softball, basketball, football, or soccer, it can be a common injury....
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Meet Braden Swanson, Physical Therapist at OPTI
Apr 15
"I knew that I wanted to be a physical therapist so I could be a part of a community where I could help people recover from various injuries, diseases,...