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Foot & Ankle Injuries
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Shockwave Therapy for Achilles Pain: Is It Worth It?
Sep 14
Achilles tendon pain (back of the heel or lower leg) is common, especially for runners and active people. Some clinics offer shockwave therapy, but does it really work?
A recent...
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💪 Rethinking Acute Injury Care: PEACE & LOVE 💛
Jun 9
If you’ve ever sprained an ankle or strained a muscle, you probably learned the old RICE method (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation). Newer research supports a more effective approach that...
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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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Overcoming Acute and Reoccurring Ankle Sprains
Apr 21
Ankle sprains are unfortunately all too common in sports, especially those involving running, jumping, and sudden changes in direction. An ankle sprain can sideline an athlete for various amounts...
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Important Info for Coaches on ACL prevention
Aug 6
Over the past 20 years, there has been an increase in the number of anterior cruciate ligamant (ACL) injuries in the knee. With that increase has come more research...
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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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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...
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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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Paul’s Comeback to Soccer After an Ankle Sprain
Jul 3
Determined to Get Back to the Field: Â Paul's Comeback Story
Paul Devine, 2001 Sporting Omaha FC Elite soccer player, has fought his way back to the field! After suffering a...
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Becca’s Note of Gratitude
Jun 19
“This note is no doubt long overdue, but comes with enormous gratitude that only continues to grow. This September marked three years since my ACL surgery, and each day...