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Exercise & Fitness
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Posture and Work-related Injuries
Jan 15
Let’s Talk Posture and Ergonomics!
We had an opportunity to sit down and chat with Brent Cordery, physical therapist at Omaha Physical Therapy Institute (OPTI), about ergonomic assessments and the...
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Advice about Nutrition for the Athlete
Dec 18
Eating like an Athlete
The advice I give to athletes is a lot of times the same advice I give to most people… eat often, eat quality, and eat enough.
Eating...
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Surgery versus Exercise in Patients with Shoulder Pain
Dec 4
Shoulder pain can be debilitating and frustrating! Many times when people feel pain in their shoulder, they fear they will need surgery. It is important to always try conservative...
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Healthy Snacks for a Sweet Tooth!
Nov 14
These choices may help satisfy your sweet tooth, without the guilt!
Healthy Choice 100 Calorie Fudge Bar (5 g fiber)
VitaTop: Deep Chocolate or Banana Nut!
Fresh pear slices sprinkled with ground...
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Simple Tips to Address Your Pain
Nov 5
Omaha Physical Therapy Institute (OPTI) specializes in orthopedic and sports related injuries and pain. OPTI brings something better to the physical therapy realm in the Omaha area. We get...
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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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How Should You Re-fuel After a Soccer Game?
Aug 21
Success in Soccer: Refueling
Ever wondered if you can wait until you get home from the game to re-fuel? A recent study by the Journal of the International Society of...
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Keeping it Positive – Diane’s Comeback Story
Apr 10
Diane Johnson is one of the most upbeat, positive people that you will ever meet. She is so thoughtful and encouraging to others. Her smile is continuous. What happens...
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How Team OPTI was formed
Mar 7
The staff at Omaha Physical Therapy Institute (OPTI) has been carefully chosen in order to make sure that as a physical therapy team, we are providing patients with the...
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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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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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Battling Back to Tae Kwon Do and CrossFIT
Sep 5
OPTI’s Ninja Warrior: David Shares His Comeback Story
David Ramcharan has battled back from injuries that could have kept him from returning to Tae Kwon Do and CrossFit. But, David...