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Sports Science
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What Does it Mean to Get the Air Knocked Out of You? 😮💨
Dec 9
Have you ever gotten hit or taken a fall while playing a sport or being active and had a difficult time catching your breath? You probably got "the air...
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How to Stay Flexible While Traveling for Sports- Part 1
Nov 11
Traveling for sports games and tournaments is fun and exciting! It is important to stay active and mobile, especially if having to sit for a long flight or ride...
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The Psychological Impact of an ACL Injury
Oct 7
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are among the most common and challenging injuries in sports and active lifestyles. At Omaha Physical Therapy Institute, we understand how the psychological effects...
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The Importance Of Being Intentional During Warm-Up
Sep 30
Warming up is more than just going through the motions and loosening up. It’s about preparing mentally and physically for competition in order to optimize performance, promote team cohesion,...
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Back in the Game: A Comprehensive Guide to Returning to Play After ACL Reconstruction Surgery
Feb 14
Facing the challenge of an ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injury and subsequent reconstruction surgery is a significant hurdle for any athlete. However, the journey doesn't end with surgery; the...
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The Importance of Pre-operative Physical Therapy with ACL Tears
Aug 13
When diagnosed with an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear in the knee, surgery is often recommended. Many people think about the long road of rehabilitation after surgery, but it...
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Risk factors Involved in Re-injuring a Reconstructed ACL or Having a Contralateral Injury
May 24
ACL injury and reconstructive surgery is a tough process for anyone. And, no one wants to go through this challenging time twice. So, what can put someone at a...
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Balance Exercises During Warm-Up Can Reduce Ankle Sprains in Soccer Athletes
Oct 27
Ankle sprains are very common among soccer players. In fact, it is one of the more common injuries in soccer, affecting not only an athlete's playing time but resulting...
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Balance Exercises During Warm-Up Can Reduce Ankle Sprains in Soccer Athletes
Oct 27
Ankle sprains are very common among soccer players. In fact, it is one of the more common injuries in soccer, affecting not only an athlete's playing time but resulting...
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Open and Closed Kinetic Chain Exercises for Strengthening in ACL Rehabilitation
Oct 11
Strength of the quadriceps and hamstring muscle groups is one of the key components in determining an athlete’s readiness to return to running after they have an ACL reconstruction...
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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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Resiliency During Rehabilitation
Jul 6
Resiliency and psychological readiness to return to sport have been identified as factors that significantly influence an athlete’s ability to return to sport after an injury. Resiliency is the...