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What I Wish I Would Have Known Before My Surgery
Nov 7
As I sit trying to brainstorm a list of items you can prepare for your surgery from my own personal experience, I began to realize that there is honestly...
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Getting Back in the Game After ACL Reconstruction
Nov 4
“As an athlete, soccer is my life. ACL Reconstruction surgery could have ended my career. I am forever grateful to Omaha Physical Therapy Institute (OPTI) and their Athletes In...
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Win the Day
Nov 2
Workouts can be very tough, but sometimes getting yourself to do the workout can be even tougher! There are many ways a person can be healthy and stay healthy,...
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Meet the Physical Therapist – Marc Hunley
Nov 1
My name is Marc Hunley and I am one of the physical therapists at Omaha Physical Therapy Institute. I am the newest physical therapist to the team at OPTI....
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Don’t Fall for These 6 Myths about Physical Therapy
Oct 28
There are many misconceptions about the field of physical therapy. Below are some common myths about PT that often challenge people from choosing or using a physical therapist in...
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Vicki’s Comeback from a Total Knee Replacement
Oct 25
I am currently retired. I spent 20 years in banking, and also was the Executive Director of a non-profit organization in North Omaha, and retired in 2013.
I love...
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Desk Job Workout!
Oct 12
Having a desk job and not moving much during the day can be both mentally and physically challenging. It is important to take several breaks from your resting posture...
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What Can You Expect at Omaha Physical Therapy Institute? Why is OPTI so Different from Other Physical Therapy Clinics?
Oct 3
Some may say I am an OPTI Pioneer! After all, I have been a patient several different times at OPTI since the clinic first opened in 2007. OPTI has...
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Should We Really Be So “Anti” Inflammation?
Sep 28
Poor inflammation. Yes…I just said that. I truly feel sorry for inflammation as everyone is always trying to get rid of it...how would you like it if you were...
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Workout Wednesday Routine
Sep 14
Warmup: 5-10 min recumbent bike
3x10 meters each fwd/bkwd jog, side shuffle, karaoke, basic skips
Workout: 2-3x thru the following
2x10m walking lunges
15x pushups
40 second plank
40 seconds hi-knee jogging in place
25x bodyweight...
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How to Sit Up from Bed with Back Pain
Sep 6
It’s the morning, you’re lying in bed after a night’s rest and your back pain has flared up. You don’t want to get up. You’re not even sure how...
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OPTI Gets You Back in the Game
Sep 1
Did you know a study was performed that showed only 44% of people who have undergone ACL reconstruction surgery return to competitive sports?
Only 44%!
The same study showed that 90%...