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The Incidence of Injuries on Field Turf versus Grass
May 11
It seems that in the world of soccer, more and more facilities are putting field turf in and moving away from a natural grass playing surface. How is this...
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Get Moving at Work!
May 4
Get Moving at Work!
Having a job that requires you to be sitting and not moving much during the day can be both mentally and physically challenging. It is important...
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Physical Therapy and Health Insurance
May 4
Helpful Tips Regarding Health Insurance
As the office manager and “first impressions specialist” at OPTI, one of my many duties is to work with your health insurance company in order...
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Sprains and Strains
Apr 1
In the world of sports, most athletes will experience a sprain or a strain at some point in their career. In general, people are unaware of the difference between...
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Do you have arthritis, disc bulges, and degenerative discs in your lower back?
Mar 23
Well, guess what…
You’re NORMAL!
With the progression of medical technology we are now able to see INSIDE of a person’s body via x-rays, MRI’s, ultrasounds, and CT scans. This ability...
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When Goalkeepers Get Into A “Jam”
Feb 9
As a goalkeeper, jamming your finger has probably happened to you before. You were trying to catch the soccer ball but it hit you at the tip of your...
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Supporting an injured athlete
Jan 26
Injury can be devastating for an athlete not only due to the physical pain experienced but also due to the mental side of being unable to play. It is...
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Optimize your off-season baseball/softball training
Jan 9
Make sure your off-season baseball/softball training is preparing you to be ON this season!
Incorporating simple stretches and exercises into your warm up is an important part of preparing for...
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Being “Blessed” with an Injury
Dec 12
During our physical therapy sessions at OPTI, we often joke with patients about celebrating their “anniversary” of their injury or surgery by treating themselves to their favorite ice cream...
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Understanding Pain
Mar 20
Pain science has come a long way in the past couple decades. Our new understanding of pain has changed our profession dramatically since I started practicing back in 2002. Unfortunately, very...
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Welcome to the OPTI blog!
Aug 8
We will be starting a blog to educate and discuss all topics which relate to physical therapy, health, and performance. Please feel free to comment and discuss any topic...