
Get back to the game with confidence
Soccer Specific Rehabilitation
At OPTI, our passion for soccer drives us to offer the region’s most advanced soccer-specific rehabilitation. Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a competitive club or collegiate player, our program is designed for athletes of all skill levels and all types of injuries.
Our Doctors of Physical Therapy bring a deep understanding of soccer-specific movements, kinesiology, biomechanics, and neuromuscular factors that influence performance and recovery. With experience spanning club soccer, ODP, Division I college play, and youth coaching, our physical therapists not only possess extensive playing experience but also understand the mental and emotional challenges that come with overcoming injuries. Many of our team members have faced severe injuries in their own careers, yet have made successful comebacks, giving them unique insights into the physical and psychological demands of soccer players.
By combining cutting-edge medical science, biomechanics, and game knowledge, OPTI delivers the most comprehensive soccer-specific rehabilitation and training in the region. Our approach is tailored to get players back on the field stronger, faster, and more confident.
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A Confident Return to Soccer
As part of the comprehensive rehabilitation process, soccer athletes at OPTI will incorporate the following key components into their program:
- Plyometric and agility drills to enhance explosive movement and speed
- Passing and shooting progressions to refine technical skills
- Defending and tackling progressions to build confidence and strength in key defensive actions
- Coordination exercises focused on first touch, change of direction, and ball control with and without pressure
- Gradual re-introduction to wearing cleats to ensure safe and effective transition back to field conditions
- Exposure to turf/grass surfaces during the later stages of rehabilitation for sport-specific conditioning
- Access to OPTI’s SoccerFIT program for continued development and conditioning
These focused areas are designed to facilitate a safe, confident return to the game. Our physical therapists start by working with athletes in the clinic, then transition them to our turf and grass facilities as they progress. This includes our Athletes In Motion clinic at the Omaha Sports Complex, where soccer athletes can access field turf, goals, and ample space to practice essential skills like kicking, passing, and crossing the ball during rehab sessions.
Throughout the rehabilitation process, OPTI uses techniques and exercises that not only aim to improve performance but also significantly reduce the risk of re-injury—ensuring a strong and sustained comeback to soccer.
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