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Benefits of Exercise for Patients with Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS)
May 1
In our clinic, we have been seeing more patients with hypermobility spectrum disorders and Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS). EDS is defined as an “abnormal synthesis and/or function of collagen, fibrillin,...
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Fun Information about the Physical Therapists at OPTI
Apr 16
Get to know the Physical Therapists at OPTI!
Wanting to know a little bit more about your physical therapist? Here is some fun information on them and their personalities!
What is...
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What Are Our Favorite Exercises to Show Patients?
Apr 10
The physical therapists and athletic trainer at Omaha Physical Therapy Institute are always showing patients how to perform exercises all day long. We asked each of them what exercise...
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What Songs Get our Staff PUMPED Up?!
Mar 6
We asked each of our staff members at Omaha Physical Therapy Institute what their "walk up" song would be. In other words, what song gets them pumped up and...
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Return to Play Guidelines for the Injured Tennis Player
Feb 11
Tennis a fun sport that can be played for many years. It is also a sport that can come with injury. Below is a general guideline for tennis players...
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2 Hip Movements To Try While Sitting
Jan 24
Sometimes prolonged sitting can be uncomfortable for people. If you are having to sit for a long period of time like during work, on an airplane, or even at...
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Stretches to Keep Your Back Happy and Healthy this Holiday Season
Nov 18
It’s the most wonderful time of year! The time of year where many of us are busy decorating the house, preparing meals, wrapping gifts, baking cookies, and traveling to...
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Stretches for Stress
Nov 16
A great way to give your body and mind a healthy break is by doing some movements that can result in a relaxed feeling in the body. By moving...
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Balance Exercises During Warm-Up Can Reduce Ankle Sprains in Soccer Athletes
Oct 27
Ankle sprains are very common among soccer players. In fact, it is one of the more common injuries in soccer, affecting not only an athlete's playing time but resulting...
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Balance Exercises During Warm-Up Can Reduce Ankle Sprains in Soccer Athletes
Oct 27
Ankle sprains are very common among soccer players. In fact, it is one of the more common injuries in soccer, affecting not only an athlete's playing time but resulting...
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Moving Throughout Your Workday
Oct 26
According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2021 report, the number of people working from home has tripled from 2019 to 2021. That means, more people are living a more...
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Open and Closed Kinetic Chain Exercises for Strengthening in ACL Rehabilitation
Oct 11
Strength of the quadriceps and hamstring muscle groups is one of the key components in determining an athlete’s readiness to return to running after they have an ACL reconstruction...