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Athletes In Motion
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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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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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6 Things to Make your Recovery Easier
Jul 17
Diane Johnson is no stranger to injury. After going through months of physical therapy for a severe injury she sustained in April 2017, she is finally back to doing...
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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...
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“Sticking” to the facts – Dry Needling Not Effective for Knee Pain
Jun 12
With all the hype surrounding the fad of dry needling one would assume it is very effective. However, when you look at the quality, scientific research (and no, we...
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4 Easy Exercises to Improve Ankle Stability (and Reduce Injury)!
May 1
One of the most prevalent injuries seen in sports is an ankle sprain. Whether you play volleyball, baseball, softball, basketball, football, or soccer, it can be a common injury....
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Dancing Through Rehab – An OPTI Comeback Story
Mar 27
When Abby Moore first came into Omaha Physical Therapy Institute (OPTI) in 2017, she definitely was not dancing. In fact, she was on crutches and nursing a recently reconstructed...
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Coming Back Stronger after an ACL Tear!
Oct 24
Laura Ney’s Comeback Story- Coming Back Even Stronger After an ACL Tear!
Tearing your anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) can be devastating and leave you feeling defeated and emotionally destroyed. For...
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How To Use the Cool Down for Injury Prevention
Jul 31
Improving Neuromuscular Efficiency through a Cool Down is Key with Injury Prevention
Sometimes all you want to do after a soccer game or practice is sit on the ground and...
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Omaha Physical Therapy Institute has been serving Omaha for 10 YEARS!
Jul 9
Omaha Physical Therapy Institute is Celebrating It’s 10 Year Anniversary!
It’s hard to believe that it has already been 10 YEARS since we opened Omaha Physical Therapy Institute (OPTI). From...
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Paul’s Comeback to Soccer After an Ankle Sprain
Jul 3
Determined to Get Back to the Field: Paul's Comeback Story
Paul Devine, 2001 Sporting Omaha FC Elite soccer player, has fought his way back to the field! After suffering a...