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Knee Injuries
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The Psychological Impact of an ACL Injury
Oct 7
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are among the most common and challenging injuries in sports and active lifestyles. At Omaha Physical Therapy Institute, we understand how the psychological effects...
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Back in the Game: A Comprehensive Guide to Returning to Play After ACL Reconstruction Surgery
Feb 14
Facing the challenge of an ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injury and subsequent reconstruction surgery is a significant hurdle for any athlete. However, the journey doesn't end with surgery; the...
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Tackling Her Rehab – Eden’s ACL Jour-KNEE
Dec 16
Eden LOVES soccer. She is missing it big time right now as she rehabs her knee at Omaha Physical Therapy Institute after having an ACL tear with reconstruction surgery. ...
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One Step at a Time – Sophie’s ACL Jour-KNEE
Dec 16
Sophie knows first-hand the challenges an ACL injury can come with. After tearing her ACL in basketball, she had to have surgery and has started her Jour-KNEE back to...
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One Day at A Time: Malia’s ACL Jour-KNEE
Dec 16
ACL reconstruction rehabilitation is a LONG journey. It is definitely challenging physically but the mental component takes a lot of strength to overcome as well. Having to sit on...
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For the Love of the Game- Tatum’s ACL Jour-KNEE
Dec 16
Injuring her ACL has made Tatum realize just how much she loves and misses soccer and has forced her to simply appreciate the little things. She is tackling her...
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The Road Back to the Court: Elsa’s ACL Jour-KNEE
Dec 16
Tearing your ACL is never easy. But…tearing it right before your Senior season of high school tennis when you are one of the top singles players in the state...
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The Importance of Pre-operative Physical Therapy with ACL Tears
Aug 13
When diagnosed with an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear in the knee, surgery is often recommended. Many people think about the long road of rehabilitation after surgery, but it...
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Risk factors Involved in Re-injuring a Reconstructed ACL or Having a Contralateral Injury
May 24
ACL injury and reconstructive surgery is a tough process for anyone. And, no one wants to go through this challenging time twice. So, what can put someone at a...
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2 Hip Movements To Try While Sitting
Jan 24
Sometimes prolonged sitting can be uncomfortable for people. If you are having to sit for a long period of time like during work, on an airplane, or even at...
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Open and Closed Kinetic Chain Exercises for Strengthening in ACL Rehabilitation
Oct 11
Strength of the quadriceps and hamstring muscle groups is one of the key components in determining an athlete’s readiness to return to running after they have an ACL reconstruction...
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Injury Reduction in Volleyball Players
Jun 5
The purpose of this blog is to provide players, coaches, trainers, and sports-related providers with evidence-based injury reduction strategies for volleyball players. Both acute and overuse injuries are common...