OrthoNebraska Adds Podiatry Services

Patients with foot or ankle pain can now find relief with OrthoNebraska’s new podiatry services, which complete their comprehensive spectrum of foot and ankle care. In April, Drs. Jeffrey Kiley and Andrew Stanislav will join the team for greater patient convenience and the highest quality of care. “We share a vision for high-quality, patient-driven care,” […]

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Walking with Arthritis

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is estimated to affect 250 million people worldwide. It can be associated with pain, functional limitations, reduced physical activity levels, and a diminished quality of life.  With such a broad reach, physical therapists are often asked about safe forms of exercise to help maintain function and physical activity, while minimizing pain and […]

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Preventing Injuries for Volleyball Players

Especially in Nebraska, volleyball has become increasingly popular and competitive. Players often have aspirations of continuing to play in college, so staying healthy despite the rigors of their middle and high school seasons, plus potentially other leagues like the YMCA or Nebraska Elite Volleyball, is important. Continuous play can lead to overuse injuries, most commonly […]

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Tips for Preventing Dance Injuries

As many adolescent sports are these days, dance is typically a year-round activity. With performances and competitions scattered throughout the year, involvement in both studio and school teams, and rarely a break in classes, adolescent dancers may participate in 20-30 hours of dance per week. Some studies even show pre-professional or professional dancers may average […]

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It’s Not Just an Ankle Sprain

Ankle sprains are one of the most common types of injuries for people who are active. Current evidence suggests that almost two-thirds of individuals who have sustained an ankle sprain do not seek medical treatment. An ankle sprain is defined as an injury or overstretching of one or more of the ligaments that provide support […]

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Why Does the Top of My Foot Hurt?

While pain in the top of the foot, or midfoot, may seem unusual, it is a very common symptom for a foot and ankle orthopadic surgeon to see in practice. Midfoot Injury The first thing to think about is if a potential injury occurred.  For example, a heavy object falls on a person’s foot.   They […]

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Hobbled at Hoops: An Achilles Injury Story

As a physical therapist, I teach patients every day how to manage crutches in preparation for surgery, educate them on how to be safe with daily tasks, and ensure they have a good understanding of the recovery that lies ahead of them.  These things all took on a new meaning when my husband became the […]

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Which Ankle Injuries Usually Require Surgery?

Most of us have sprained an ankle before, and are happy to use rest, ice and some ibuprofen to let it heal. But some ankle injuries are more severe or don’t heal properly and can require surgery. Chronic Ankle Sprains or Instability If you’ve sprained your ankle many times and it seems to give out […]

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Back on the Court

High school standout and Division I college athlete Brooke Heyne describes her road to recovery after an injury. She had played in hundreds of volleyball matches, defended the net, scored kills, won games for both her club team and Skutt High School. It was different on February 20 for Brooke Heyne, when she landed oddly […]

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Choosing the Right Running Shoe

Why are shoes so important to a great run? If you’re an avid runner, you know that shoes can make a difference in your performance. You might even need a different pair of shoes for running on varied surfaces. Let’s take a deeper look into the reasoning behind investing in a good running shoe. The […]

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Crutch Training at OrthoNebraska

OrthoNebraska Hospital, formerly Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital, is here to help aid in your recovery from bone, joint and muscle conditions. This video is intended to educate you on the proper use of crutches. Before practicing the use of crutches, it is important that they are fit for you specifically – as crutches come in a […]

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