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Sports injuries
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Avoiding Injury in Baseball and Softball
Jun 7
Avoiding Injury in Baseball and Softball
As physical therapists, we are experts in the treatment of injuries and pain. However, an important aspect of our profession is educating coaches on...
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Stephanie’s Scar Story
Jun 2
“OPTI has inspired me more than you can imagine. OPTI helped me find myself again. My Physical Therapist never gave up on me which I couldn’t be more grateful...
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The Incidence of Injury on Turf vs. Grass Field
May 10
It seems that in the world of soccer, more and more facilities are putting field turf in and moving away from a natural grass playing surface. How is this...
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Cate Christopherson’s Comeback Story!
Mar 6
Cate Christopherson is a senior at Omaha North High Magnet School. As a former Omaha Physical Therapy Institute (OPTI) patient and current Sporting Omaha FC (SOFC) soccer player, Cate...
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10 Interesting Facts about Concussions
Mar 1
A concussion is the most common type of head injury in athletes. It occurs when a force jars the brain against the skull. It can result directly from a...
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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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So What Happened to Ronaldo?
Jul 20
Love him or hate him, Cristiano Ronaldo is an exciting player to watch! During the UEFA Cup final last month, the world watched as he was injured in the...
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Power Matters
Jul 15
With the Tour de France in full swing this week, it made sense to make a post about cycling. Though cycling has plenty of roots in Old-World sensibilities, the...