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Does Running Technique Matter?
Jun 21
Many people recognize the importance of technique when they become familiar with a sport. For instance, a basketball player is quite familiar with proper shooting form, a golfer the...
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Does Strength and Power Equal Confidence in ACL Rehab?
Jun 14
Is there a correlation between the amount of strength and power an individual has with their confidence in returning to play their sport after ACL reconstruction surgery? A recent...
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Run Faster and More Efficiently!
Jun 7
In distance running going faster is often thought to require greater propulsion, and ultimately, greater effort. When you are nearing the end of a training run and trying to...
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Tips for Staying Comfortable While Gardening
May 26
It’s that time of year again! With the warmer weather and spring showers comes the fun project of organizing your garden and planting flowers! Believe it or not, we...
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Avoiding “Chronic Cardio”
May 19
The term “Chronic Cardio” came into my awareness while reading a book by Mark Sisson titled Primal Endurance. This term is used to describe the exercise patterns that some...
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Sport Specialization Among Young Athletes
May 17
Sport participation can offer several benefits to children and adolescents when dosed appropriately. But, over the past several years, youth athletics has changed considerably. It has changed from child-driven,...
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7 Exercises to Reduce the Risk of Knee Injuries in Soccer Players!
Apr 21
It is important to make sure you are regularly challenging your neuromuscular system and training it to tolerate the loads you take on as a soccer player. Research has...
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COVID-19 Home Workout For Runners
Mar 21
Many of us have more free time at home these days presenting us with ample time and opportunity to examine whatever we choose to about ourselves. I personally am...
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FREE Running Seminar at Omaha Physical Therapy Institute!
Mar 9
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Matt Vetter, PT, CSCS, and Ironman Triathlete is Certified in the POSE Method of running and he wants to share...
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3 of the Most Common Throwing Injuries
Feb 17
3 of the Most Common Throwing Injuries
UCL (Ulnar Collateral Ligament) Sprain:
Pain on the medial (inside) of the elbow
Assess elbow flexion and trunk to elbow angle in the...
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The Importance of Time In ACL Rehabilitation
Feb 8
At Omaha Physical Therapy Institute, we see a LOT of patients who have suffered an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury. Many times these patients are athletes and are anxious...
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Resistance Training in Older Adults
Jan 19
National Strength and Conditioning Association's Position Statement on Resistance Training in Older Adults
Resistance training can be intimidating to anyone with limited experience in a gym. There are obvious concerns...