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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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8 Important Things to Know About Your ACL Reconstruction Surgery Recovery!
Feb 3
1. First of all, this is your individual journey. Do not compare your healing and progression to other people. Everyone’s body is different in how it responds to trauma...
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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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Important Info for Coaches on ACL prevention
Aug 6
Over the past 20 years, there has been an increase in the number of anterior cruciate ligamant (ACL) injuries in the knee. With that increase has come more research...
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The Effectiveness of Soccer Headgear in Reducing Sports-Related Concussions
Aug 3
Does wearing headgear actually protect you from sustaining a concussion? Furthermore, does it limit the severity of a concussion? Check out this study that was in the British Journal...
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Is That Spray Magic?
May 16
You are watching a professional soccer game and there is a collision. One player pops up and runs off but the other lies there, writhing in pain. The team...
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ACL Injuries and Prevention
Dec 18
Are you an athlete or a parent of an athlete? If so, you have probably heard of the dreaded ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) tear. It is becoming a VERY...
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Advice about Nutrition for the Athlete
Dec 18
Eating like an Athlete
The advice I give to athletes is a lot of times the same advice I give to most people… eat often, eat quality, and eat enough.
Eating...
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Early Activity After Concussion Can Be Beneficial
Sep 3
Traditionally, when an individual is diagnosed with a concussion, they are instructed to rest from activity of any sort for several days. But, more recently, researchers are looking at...
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How Should You Re-fuel After a Soccer Game?
Aug 21
Success in Soccer: Refueling
Ever wondered if you can wait until you get home from the game to re-fuel? A recent study by the Journal of the International Society of...
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Hamstring Injury Prevention in Soccer Players
Jul 9
In the world of soccer, there are many factors that play into the prevention of injury. Not only has the research investigated and dissected the importance of a proper...
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4 Easy Exercises to Improve Ankle Stability (and Reduce Injury)!
May 1
One of the most prevalent injuries seen in sports is an ankle sprain. Whether you play volleyball, baseball, softball, basketball, football, or soccer, it can be a common injury....