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The Boom–Bust Cycle of Chronic Pain (and How to Break It)
Jun 19
If you’re dealing with ongoing pain, this might sound familiar: you have a “good” day, feel better, and try to catch up on everything you’ve been putting off, only...
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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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Bounce Back Strong 💪🧠: Train Your Mind During Injury Rehab
Jun 1
Getting injured stinks 😣. No two ways about it. But did you know your mind can be just as powerful as your muscles when it comes to bouncing back?...
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Understanding Injury Recovery in Professional Football (Soccer) ⚽
May 20
In professional football (soccer), injuries are common and can affect a player’s health, team performance, and career. Two major studies, one from 2025 focused on elite women’s football and...
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🦴 Spinal Discs: Stronger Than You Think
May 11
Most people think of the soft pads between the bones of your spine, called intervertebral discs, as structures that just wear down over time. But research is showing that...
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Physical Therapy vs. Injections for Shoulder Pain: What the Research Says
May 5
Shoulder pain, whether from rotator cuff tendinopathy, impingement, frozen shoulder, or other overuse injuries, is common and can be frustrating. Two nonsurgical approaches often recommended are physical therapy (PT)...
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Physical Therapy or Steroid Injections for Knee Pain: What Does the Research Say?
Apr 14
Knee pain is very common, especially as we get older. Arthritis and meniscus tears are two of the most frequent causes. If you’ve seen a healthcare provider for knee...
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Getting Back on Your Feet (and the Field): What Science Says About ACL Reconstruction Rehab
Mar 30
If you’ve had anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, or you’re considering surgery, you’ve probably heard that rehabilitation is just as important as the operation itself. Rehab is not simply...
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💙 Caring for Others Is Hard: Exercise Can Help!
Mar 17
Caregiving for a loved one can be physically and emotionally exhausting. A 2025 scientific review found that regular physical exercise can significantly reduce caregiver stress and burden while improving...
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Soccer Cleat Choice and Injury Risk: What Coaches Should Know
Feb 6
We wanted to share a quick, easy-to-understand summary of recent research on soccer cleats and how boot design may influence injury risk. This is not meant to dictate exactly...
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Pain Science 101: Understanding Why Something Hurts and How Movement Helps
Jan 21
At Omaha Physical Therapy Institute, we believe that understanding why you hurt is a powerful first step toward feeling better and getting moving again. Here’s what modern pain science tells...
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❄️ Does Ice Really Help After an Injury?
Dec 16
If you’ve ever sprained an ankle, pulled a muscle, or had surgery, you’ve probably been told to “ice it.” Using ice or cold packs, called cryotherapy, has been a...