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Sports injuries
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Early Aerobic Exercise Associated with Decreased Risk for Persistent Post-Concussion Symptoms (PPCS)
Aug 26
Concussions are defined as a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by biomechanical forces that may result in physical, social, psychological, and biological issues. Studies have found that 1...
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Staying Fit in the “Off” Season
May 31
With spring soccer season winding down and summer try-outs approaching, some of your coaches may give you a few weeks off. Although you may be “off” from scheduled practices...
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What is “FAI?”
Mar 14
Femoroacetabular impingement syndrome, commonly known as “FAI”, is a deformity of the hip joint that limits range of motion and can cause a “pinching” sensation in and around the...
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4 Tips to Keep Your Child Optimistic After a Sports Injury
Feb 14
Injuries can happen to anyone. But, when it is your own child, it can be really tough! Knowing how to support your youth athlete when they sustain an injury...
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4 Ways to Reduce the Risk of Knee and Foot Pain in Growing Athletes
Jan 12
A common complaint we hear from pre-adolescent and adolescent aged athletes is that their knees or feet are consistently sore or irritable. A lot of time, these same athletes...
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Self Hygiene Tips for the Soccer Athlete
Nov 19
Nobody wants to be the stinky kid, right?! It’s important as an athlete to recognize the responsibility you have to maintain good hygiene in order to avoid unnecessary issues...
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Can Ankle Mobility Prevent Knee Injury?
Nov 1
Squatting is among the most functional of all human movements and is frequently regarded as a starting point in the movement assessments for many healthcare practitioners. Much like any...
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PEACE and LOVE for Injury!
Oct 13
Soft tissue injuries need PEACE and LOVE! What do these acronyms actually stand for? Click on the link below to find out more!
https://blogs.bmj.com/bjsm/2019/04/26/soft-tissue-injuries-simply-need-peace-love/
Omaha Physical Therapy Institute is an outpatient...
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Simple Stretch for Anterior Knee Pain
Aug 25
Do you have anterior (front-sided) knee pain? If this pain came on gradually without any known cause or obvious trauma/injury, you may benefit from a very basic course of...
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Does Running Technique Matter?
Jun 21
Many people recognize the importance of technique when they become familiar with a sport. For instance, a basketball player is quite familiar with proper shooting form, a golfer the...
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Does Strength and Power Equal Confidence in ACL Rehab?
Jun 14
Is there a correlation between the amount of strength and power an individual has with their confidence in returning to play their sport after ACL reconstruction surgery? A recent...
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Sport Specialization Among Young Athletes
May 17
Sport participation can offer several benefits to children and adolescents when dosed appropriately. But, over the past several years, youth athletics has changed considerably. It has changed from child-driven,...