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- OPTI’s SoccerFIT Medically Based Soccer-Specific Conditioning Program Jun 21 SoccerFIT The OPTI Comeback Club SoccerFIT Program is geared towards former OPTI patients who are training for college soccer but is also open to high school aged athletes (if space...
- 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...
- Recommended Pitch Counts for Youth Baseball Jun 14 Recommendations from USA Baseball Regarding Pitch Counts for Youth Players Based upon its expertise and review of existing studies, the USA Baseball Medical & Safety Advisory Committee makes the following...
- Avoiding Injury in Baseball and Softball Jun 7 Avoiding Injury in Baseball and Softball As physical therapists, we are experts in the treatment of injuries and pain. However, an important aspect of our profession is educating coaches on...
- The Incidence of Injury on Turf vs. Grass Field May 10 It seems that in the world of soccer, more and more facilities are putting field turf in and moving away from a natural grass playing surface. How is this...
- Foods for Healing and Recovery! May 1 Foods for Healing and Recovery Have you ever thought about how your nutrition can impact your healing from an injury? What you eat can play a vital role in your...
- ACL Survey Results from January ACL Comeback Club Party Apr 5 We had the pleasure of hosting our first (and maybe annual) ACL Comeback Club Celebration on January 3th, 2017! Over the past 10 years, we have seen hundreds of...
- 10 Interesting Facts about Concussions Mar 1 A concussion is the most common type of head injury in athletes. It occurs when a force jars the brain against the skull. It can result directly from a...
- We Wish you a Happy “Knee” Year! Feb 1 Happy KNEE Year! Let’s make 2017 a great year for your knees! One of the best ways to decrease the risk for overuse injuries is by maintaining good joint...
- You vs. The Ice: Make Sure You Win The Battle Jan 16 With “Icemageddon 2017” in full force right now, it is important to know how to properly handle the icy conditions, specifically on porches, sidewalks, driveways, and parking lots. This...
- What I Wish I Would Have Known Before My Surgery Nov 7 As I sit trying to brainstorm a list of items you can prepare for your surgery from my own personal experience, I began to realize that there is honestly...
- Getting Back in the Game After ACL Reconstruction Nov 4 “As an athlete, soccer is my life. ACL Reconstruction surgery could have ended my career. I am forever grateful to Omaha Physical Therapy Institute (OPTI) and their Athletes In...