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Injury Reduction Strategies for the Weekend Warrior
Aug 6
Weekend warriors are defined as those who play a sport or sports only in their free time. For many of us, that could mean just one time per week. ...
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Simple Tips for People with Hypermobility
Jul 10
Hypermobility means your joints can move beyond a "normal" range of motion. Hypermobility does not necessarily mean you will have pain or discomfort. Every individual, hypermobile or not, has...
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General Tips for Starting a Gym Program
Jun 26
VERY GENERAL Gym Rules:
Starting a gym program and making it a priority in your life can seem like a difficult thing to do. Here are some general rules for the...
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Questions to Ask Before Surgery
Jun 5
Deciding to have an elective surgery is a big decision. It’s important to understand the risks and benefits of the surgery in order to decide whether the procedure is appropriate...
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Risk factors Involved in Re-injuring a Reconstructed ACL or Having a Contralateral Injury
May 24
ACL injury and reconstructive surgery is a tough process for anyone. And, no one wants to go through this challenging time twice. So, what can put someone at a...
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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
Returning to Tennis After an Injury: How to Get Back on the Court Safely
Tennis is one of those rare sports you can enjoy for decades. It’s fast, strategic, and...
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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...