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Taking the Fear out of Movement
Nov 13
Choose Your Words Carefully
I had a patient come in recently to their physical therapy session and tell me that another medical professional told her that she had “the worst,...
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Why Do Muscles Feel Tight?
Oct 17
It is not uncommon to have patients come through the doors at Omaha Physical Therapy Institute (OPTI) with the complaint of muscle “tightness.” One of our jobs as physical...
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The Power of Touch
Oct 4
Do you remember being a kid and having to get a shot at the doctor’s office? What did you want to do in that moment?
I remember instinctively reaching for...
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Poking Holes In Dry Needling
Sep 26
Does Dry Needling Really Work?
You are in pain. You have been in pain for years. You have tried everything to help: medication, injections, chiropractic care, physical therapy, massage therapy. ...
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Attention Runners: 5 Tips for Your 5K
Sep 11
5 Tips for Your 5K
1. Eat a light pre-race breakfast one to two hours before the race. This meal should be around 300 calories, focusing most of the calories...
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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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Do you have arthritis, disc bulges, and degenerative discs in your lower back?
Mar 23
Well, guess what…
You’re NORMAL!
With the progression of medical technology we are now able to see INSIDE of a person’s body via x-rays, MRI’s, ultrasounds, and CT scans. This ability...