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Pediatric Fitness
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What Is A Side Ache?
Dec 20
Have you ever been running or exercising and suddenly felt a sharp pain in your side? That annoying pain is known as a side ache or “stitch.” It’s a...
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5 Tips on How to Safely Get Started on an Exercise Program
Nov 14
Are you ready to make exercise a part of your routine? Are you not sure how to get started safely? Here are a few tips on how to properly...
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Can Running Backwards Improve Speed and Power Measures?
Dec 22
Can Backward Running Training Effectively Improve Speed and Power Measures In Adolescent Male Athletes?
A recent study published in 2018 in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research titled “Sprint...
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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...
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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...
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Sam’s 5 Step Warm-up to Properly Prep for the Pool
Nov 9
Sam Holmes, OPTI's Wellness Program, is a Certified Fitness Trainer, professional triathlete, and coach for swimmers and triathletes. Here are some exercises Sam feels swimmers should include in an...
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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...
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OPTI Gets You Back in the Game
Sep 1
Did you know a study was performed that showed only 44% of people who have undergone ACL reconstruction surgery return to competitive sports?
Only 44%!
The same study showed that 90%...
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Supporting an Athlete with an ACL Injury
Aug 30
Injury can be devastating for an athlete not only due to the physical pain experienced but also due to the mental side of being unable to play. All injuries...
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The Most Dangerous High School Sports In the U.S. – How to Lessen Your Chances of Injury
Aug 24
School is approaching, which means many high school fall sports have already started with pre-season conditioning. Let’s face it, high school sports are becoming more and more competitive. An...
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Follow These 6 Tips to Prevent Your Student’s Backpack From Causing Injury
Aug 24
With the start of another school year right around the corner, it is time for kids to start lugging around their school books and supplies. Some kids would look...
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Playing it Safe in the Heat
Jun 16
With the temperature rising outside, it’s important to remember that proper hydration is extremely important and if not addressed could lead to serious illness and possible death. With lots...