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Some Ways to Resistance Train at Home
Jul 25
Why Should I Resistance Train?
Do you need to pick up kids/grandkids? Do you carry and pick up grocery bags? Do you enjoy gardening and yard work? Do you enjoy...
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Resiliency During Rehabilitation
Jul 6
Resiliency and psychological readiness to return to sport have been identified as factors that significantly influence an athlete’s ability to return to sport after an injury. Resiliency is the...
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Cheers to 15 Years!
Jun 17
Omaha Physical Therapy Institute was established in 2007 by myself, Katie Cordery, and my husband, Brent Cordery. We officially opened our doors on July 9th, 2007! We CANNOT BELIEVE...
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Injury Reduction in Volleyball Players
Jun 5
The purpose of this blog is to provide players, coaches, trainers, and sports-related providers with evidence-based injury reduction strategies for volleyball players. Both acute and overuse injuries are common...
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Stretches for TMJ (Jaw) Pain
Jun 5
Pain in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ, also known as the jaw) is a common complaint we get at Omaha Physical Therapy Institute. Common symptoms of temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) include...
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Pre-Activation Circuit for Dancers
Apr 20
Here is a pre-activation circuit for dancers based off the most current research. This can be implemented before class or competitions. Research suggests performing this at least 3 days/week...
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Can a Proper Warm Up Reduce Injuries in Dancers?
Apr 20
Pre-Activation Warm-Up and Skilled Training Program Associated with Reduced Risk of Injury Among Dancers
We have a lot of dancers that we evaluate and treat for overuse injuries. Most injuries...
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What is Sarcopenia and Why Should I Care?
Apr 3
Sarcopenia is a term that means “age-related muscle loss,” and can be a factor in predicting frailty and fall risk in older adults. It can lead to a DECREASE...
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Getting Back to Life – Ben’s Comeback Story
Mar 25
On Ben's last day of physical therapy, he was squatting over 155 lbs. and dead lifting more than 100 lbs.. If you would have seen him when he hobbled...
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The Benefits of Strength Training
Mar 10
Strength training can be an essential component to keeping your body healthy and your mind happy. There has been a lot of research, especially in the most recent years,...
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Meet Jack Matuella, PT, DPT
Feb 22
Jack Matuella loves being a physical therapist because it allows him to utilize his talents and passions to assist others with living their best lives! Jack is a fun,...
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4 Exercises to Perform While Working from Home
Feb 11
In the past couple of years, many people have found themselves working from home, meaning less movement during their workday. Here are a few of our favorite exercises for...