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Vicki’s Comeback from a Total Knee Replacement
Oct 25
I am currently retired. I spent 20 years in banking, and also was the Executive Director of a non-profit organization in North Omaha, and retired in 2013.
I love...
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Desk Job Workout!
Oct 12
Having a desk job and not moving much during the day can be both mentally and physically challenging. It is important to take several breaks from your resting posture...
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What Can You Expect at Omaha Physical Therapy Institute? Why is OPTI so Different from Other Physical Therapy Clinics?
Oct 3
Some may say I am an OPTI Pioneer! After all, I have been a patient several different times at OPTI since the clinic first opened in 2007. OPTI has...
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Should We Really Be So “Anti” Inflammation?
Sep 28
Poor inflammation. Yes…I just said that. I truly feel sorry for inflammation as everyone is always trying to get rid of it...how would you like it if you were...
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Workout Wednesday Routine
Sep 14
Warmup: 5-10 min recumbent bike
3x10 meters each fwd/bkwd jog, side shuffle, karaoke, basic skips
Workout: 2-3x thru the following
2x10m walking lunges
15x pushups
40 second plank
40 seconds hi-knee jogging in place
25x bodyweight...
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How to Sit Up from Bed with Back Pain
Sep 6
It’s the morning, you’re lying in bed after a night’s rest and your back pain has flared up. You don’t want to get up. You’re not even sure how...
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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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Three Testimonials from Patients with an ACL Injury
Aug 31
As you may have heard, this week at OPTI we are celebrating ACL injuries. Yes… celebrating! Well, maybe NOT celebrating the injury itself but rather RECOGNIZING the individuals who...
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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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To Cup or Not to Cup?
Aug 25
Ok- so I guess we have to add to the ever so popular recent discussion on ‘cupping’ that has flooded the internet and social media due to the athletes...
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15 FUN activities to do in Omaha
Aug 24
Family Fun... OPTI Style!
Summer is a great time for taking the kids out and partaking in new and exciting adventures! Or… just doing something fun with anyone! All out...
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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...