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Athletes In Motion
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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 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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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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The Prevalence of SLAP Tears Of the Shoulder in Asymptomatic Individuals
May 18
A SLAP tear is a type of shoulder injury that involves the labrum in the shoulder joint. SLAP stands for Superior Labrum Anterior to Posterior. SLAP tears can result...
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Back in the Game: A Comprehensive Guide to Returning to Play After ACL Reconstruction Surgery
Feb 14
Facing the challenge of an ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injury and subsequent reconstruction surgery is a significant hurdle for any athlete. However, the journey doesn't end with surgery; the...
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One Day at A Time: Malia’s ACL Jour-KNEE
Dec 16
ACL reconstruction rehabilitation is a LONG journey. It is definitely challenging physically but the mental component takes a lot of strength to overcome as well. Having to sit on...
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Older Adults Benefit from Power Training!
Dec 3
Interesting article to share!
This systematic review and meta-analysis looked at traditional strength training vs power training for older adults. They found IMPROVED outcomes in physical function (TUG testing, stair...
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The Importance of Pre-operative Physical Therapy with ACL Tears
Aug 13
When diagnosed with an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear in the knee, surgery is often recommended. Many people think about the long road of rehabilitation after surgery, but it...
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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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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...