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What Is A Side Ache?
Dec 20
Have you ever been running or exercising and suddenly felt a sharp pain in your side? That annoying pain is known as a side ache or “stitch.” It’s a...
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What Does it Mean to Get the Air Knocked Out of You? 😮💨
Dec 9
Have you ever gotten hit or taken a fall while playing a sport or being active and had a difficult time catching your breath? You probably got "the air...
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How to Stay Flexible While Traveling for Sports- Part 3
Nov 26
Traveling for sports games and tournaments is fun and exciting! It is important to stay active and mobile, especially if having to sit for a long car or plane...
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How to Stay Flexible While Traveling for Sports- Part 2
Nov 26
Traveling for sports games and tournaments is fun and exciting! It is important to stay active and mobile, especially if having to sit for a long car or plane...
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How to Stay Flexible While Traveling for Sports- Part 1
Nov 11
Traveling for sports games and tournaments is fun and exciting! It is important to stay active and mobile, especially if having to sit for a long flight or ride...
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The Power of Words in Healthcare
Oct 28
The words we, as healthcare providers, use when communicating with patients can have a profound impact on their emotional well-being, treatment adherence, and overall health outcomes. At Omaha Physical...
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Dry Needling is Not As Effective As You Think
Oct 24
Trigger Point Dry Needling has been used for many years within the physical therapy and chiropractic professions...but is it all it's cracked up to be?
In a systematic review and...
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The Psychological Impact of an ACL Injury
Oct 7
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are among the most common and challenging injuries in sports and active lifestyles. At Omaha Physical Therapy Institute, we understand how the psychological effects...
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Embracing Lifelong Learning and Humility at Omaha Physical Therapy Institute
Oct 7
At Omaha Physical Therapy Institute, our staff has a commitment to lifelong learning and a willingness to be open to new ideas and concepts, even if they go against...
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The Importance Of Being Intentional During Warm-Up
Sep 30
Warming up is more than just going through the motions and loosening up. It’s about preparing mentally and physically for competition in order to optimize performance, promote team cohesion,...
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Asymmetrical Posture CAN be NORMAL
Sep 2
Asymmetrical posture is a common and often normal characteristic of the human body. While perfectly symmetrical posture might be idealized in various fitness and health contexts, the reality is...
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Overthinking Pain: How Your Mind Can Make It Worse
Aug 18
Pain is a universal experience, yet how we perceive and respond to it can vary widely. Interestingly, the act of overthinking or excessively focusing on pain can actually exacerbate...