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- Can sleeping more actually prevent injuries? Oct 27 When investigating possible factors that can lead to injury, the amount of sleep an athlete gets is not typically considered. The following article looks at the correlation between injury...
- Improve Your Second Half Performance Sep 18 Halftime can be a time for players to recover from the first half of play. But, can the time that they are taking to recover hinder their performance in...
- Injury Reduction Article Aug 13 It is so important to educate coaches on how to implement injury reduction strategies into their team's training sessions! It can be SO effective! Please contact Omaha Physical Therapy...
- Ankle injuries?…. Brace or Tape? Jul 17 A common question we receive from athletes who have suffered an ankle sprain is whether it is better to have the ankle taped or to wear an ankle support...
- What To Do If You Suspect A Concussion Jun 30 You are making a near post run in the goal box as your teammate sends a firm, driven cross right in the direction of your head. You are excited...
- The Incidence of Injuries on Field Turf versus Grass May 11 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...
- Get Moving at Work! May 4 Get Moving at Work! Having a job that requires you to be sitting and not moving much during the day can be both mentally and physically challenging. It is important...
- Sprains and Strains Apr 1 In the world of sports, most athletes will experience a sprain or a strain at some point in their career. In general, people are unaware of the difference between...
- When Goalkeepers Get Into A “Jam” Feb 9 As a goalkeeper, jamming your finger has probably happened to you before. You were trying to catch the soccer ball but it hit you at the tip of your...
- Supporting an injured athlete Jan 26 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. It is...
- Optimize your off-season baseball/softball training Jan 9 Make sure your off-season baseball/softball training is preparing you to be ON this season! Incorporating simple stretches and exercises into your warm up is an important part of preparing for...
- Being “Blessed” with an Injury Dec 12 During our physical therapy sessions at OPTI, we often joke with patients about celebrating their “anniversary” of their injury or surgery by treating themselves to their favorite ice cream...