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Why a Neuromuscular Warm-Up Is Essential for Soccer Players
Mar 1
In soccer, injuries often occur in a split second, a misstep, an awkward landing, or an uncontrolled cut. That’s why a well-designed neuromuscular warm-up is far more than a...
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⛳Meet Tommy Slattery: OPTI’s Rehabilitation Aide
Feb 27
If you’ve spent any time at Omaha Physical Therapy Institute, you’ve probably met Tommy Slattery, our amazing Rehabilitation Aide. Tommy brings a perfect mix of kindness, helpfulness, humor, and...
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☕Meet Ally Murray: Athletic Trainer at OPTI
Feb 16
If you’ve ever been to Omaha Physical Therapy Institute, chances are you’ve seen our incredible Athletic Trainer, Ally Murray, in action. Ally wears many hats at OPTI. She not...
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Soccer Cleat Choice and Injury Risk: What Coaches Should Know
Feb 6
We wanted to share a quick, easy-to-understand summary of recent research on soccer cleats and how boot design may influence injury risk. This is not meant to dictate exactly...
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🌼 Meet Laura Carlson – A Friendly Face at OPTI!
Feb 2
If you’ve walked through the doors at Omaha Physical Therapy Institute, you’ve probably been greeted by the warm smile and cheerful personality of Laura Carlson, our amazing Operations Assistant....
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Pain Science 101: Understanding Why Something Hurts and How Movement Helps
Jan 21
At Omaha Physical Therapy Institute, we believe that understanding why you hurt is a powerful first step toward feeling better and getting moving again. Here’s what modern pain science tells...
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The Role of PT in Post-Surgery Rehabilitation: What to Expect
Jan 5
Recovering from surgery can be challenging, but with a good physical therapy program, you can restore strength, mobility, and confidence faster. At Omaha Physical Therapy Institute, our physical therapists...
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❄️ Does Ice Really Help After an Injury?
Dec 16
If you’ve ever sprained an ankle, pulled a muscle, or had surgery, you’ve probably been told to “ice it.” Using ice or cold packs, called cryotherapy, has been a...
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Say Hello to Marc Hunley, PT
Nov 30
🌟 Staff Spotlight: Marc Hunley, PT
After 22 years in practice, Marc is still as smart, kind, and curious as ever, continuing to bring passion, humor, and heart to the...
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How Belief Can Boost Physical Well-Being
Nov 17
In the 2007 study “Mind-Set Matters: Exercise and the Placebo Effect,” researchers Crum and Langer explored how beliefs about physical activity can influence health outcomes even without changes in...
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🌟Get to Know Holly Banark Lindsay, PT, DPT
Oct 31
We love helping our patients get to know the friendly faces they see around Omaha Physical Therapy Institute! Today, we’re spotlighting Holly Banark Lindsay, PT, DPT, one of our...
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Back on Track: Elyse’s Comeback Story
Oct 26
Elyse has the ultimate comeback story. She had to try to navigate through two “jour-KNEES” after tearing her ACL two different times, one in each knee! We got to...