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The Truth About Shock Wave Therapy: Why It Falls Short for Plantar Fasciitis
Jun 9
Plantar fasciitis, a painful condition that can cause heel/arch discomfort, is a common issue for many people, and various treatments are available to help alleviate the pain. One treatment...
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Red Light Therapy and Low Back pain- Is it worth the Hype?
May 19
Have you come across red light therapy discussions while watching the news or scrolling through social media? It’s been a trending topic lately, and even as physical therapists, we...
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Overthinking Pain: How Your Mind Can Make It Worse
Aug 18
Pain is a universal experience, yet how we perceive and respond to it can vary widely. Interestingly, the act of overthinking or excessively focusing on pain can actually exacerbate...
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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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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...
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Stretches for Stress
Nov 16
A great way to give your body and mind a healthy break is by doing some movements that can result in a relaxed feeling in the body. By moving...
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Stretches to Perform While Working From Home
Sep 19
Since the pandemic, people have started to work more remotely from their homes. In our clinic, we have seen increased cases in muscle tension headaches and neck pain due...
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Dry Needling Adds No Benefit in the Treatment of Neck Pain
May 9
In a recent article published in The Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy, researchers looked at the comparison of trigger point dry needling to sham dry needling (no...
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Pain Threshold and Sensitivity Improved with Exercise
May 2
At Omaha Physical Therapy Institute, our physical therapists apply exercise and pain neuroscience education in an attempt to empower YOU, the patient, to eventually take control over your symptoms...
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Dry Needling Provides NO ADDED BENEFIT in Treating Chronic Neck Pain
Apr 4
Dry Needling Combined With Guideline-Based Physical Therapy Provides NO ADDED BENEFIT in the Management of Chronic Neck Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial
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Here is more research on why Dry Needling...
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Back Facts
Feb 17
Low back pain is a common complaint that we often see and treat in our clinic. There are a variety of myths that the general population needs to be...
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3 Exercises That Can Keep Your Neck and Back Happy While at Work
Jan 17
Many people are sitting at their work station for hours on end while working from home or at the office. Prolonged sitting can create increased neck and back stiffness,...