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Overcoming Acute and Reoccurring Ankle Sprains
Apr 21
Ankle sprains are unfortunately all too common in sports, especially those involving running, jumping, and sudden changes in direction. An ankle sprain can sideline an athlete for various amounts...
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3 of the Most Common Throwing Injuries
Feb 17
3 of the Most Common Throwing Injuries
UCL (Ulnar Collateral Ligament) Sprain:
Pain on the medial (inside) of the elbow
Assess elbow flexion and trunk to elbow angle in the...
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The Importance of Time In ACL Rehabilitation
Feb 8
At Omaha Physical Therapy Institute, we see a LOT of patients who have suffered an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury. Many times these patients are athletes and are anxious...
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Can Running Backwards Improve Speed and Power Measures?
Dec 22
Can Backward Running Training Effectively Improve Speed and Power Measures In Adolescent Male Athletes?
A recent study published in 2018 in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research titled “Sprint...
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Tough Injury But Tougher Patient – Reagan’s Comeback Story
Oct 7
Injury is challenging at any age. If it happens to you when you are younger, it is more difficult to understand how important it is to be consistent and...
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Important Info for Coaches on ACL prevention
Aug 6
Over the past 20 years, there has been an increase in the number of anterior cruciate ligamant (ACL) injuries in the knee. With that increase has come more research...
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Success AFTER Injury – An OPTI Comeback Story
Jan 8
"Super Dave's" Awesome Comeback Story!
Tell us about yourself (Jobs, Interests, hobbies, sports).
My name is Dave McNair and I have been involved in athletics my entire life both competing and...
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ACL Injuries and Prevention
Dec 18
Are you an athlete or a parent of an athlete? If so, you have probably heard of the dreaded ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) tear. It is becoming a VERY...
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OPTI Sports Science – How to Improve Your Free-Throw Shooting Percentage!
Oct 9
There are two seconds left in the fourth quarter. Your team is down by one and you have just been fouled and are on the free-throw line. Can you...
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How To Go Back To Lifting Weights after a Back Injury
Sep 9
Back pain can be a common complaint in the weight room. It can be debilitating at times, limiting your function and not allowing you to perform your exercise routine...
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Early Activity After Concussion Can Be Beneficial
Sep 3
Traditionally, when an individual is diagnosed with a concussion, they are instructed to rest from activity of any sort for several days. But, more recently, researchers are looking at...
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Hamstring Injury Prevention in Soccer Players
Jul 9
In the world of soccer, there are many factors that play into the prevention of injury. Not only has the research investigated and dissected the importance of a proper...