Soccer

Physiology of soccer

Common soccer injuries

Because of the repeated running, jumping and changing of direction, most injuries that occur in basketball involve the knee and ankle, regardless of gender. Interestingly, there is a relatively large percentage of male players that also injure their head and faces (nearly twice the number of females).

Females tend to become injured at a greater rate than males and both tend to suffer more than four times the injuries during games than practices.

Teams we’ve worked with

The physical therapists at OSPT have been fortunate to work with hundreds of soccer players in both rehab and soccer conditioning capacities.  We have worked with all levels – recreational to select to college to professional.  We have worked with athletes who were semi-finalists, finalists and winners of the prestigious Hermann Trophy (college soccer’s Heisman equivalent), All-Americans and All-State players.  Below is a list of some of the those players’ soccer affiliations, followed by a few of the thoughts some of those players have shared regarding  working with us.  We are thrilled with the support and confidence these athletes have given us and are proud to work with each and every one of them.

• USA Men’s National Team
• MLS Teams
• Colorado Rapids
• Real Salt Lake
• Houston Dynamos
• New England Revolution
• Chicago Fire
• Miami Fusion
• Columbus Crew
• New York Red Bulls
• Norweigan Professional Teams
• Bryne FK
• Sandefjord
• Colleges (Partial List)
• Notre Dame
• Creighton University
• University of Nebraska-Lincoln
• University of Nebraska-Omaha
• Drake University
• Iowa State University
• South Dakota State
• University of Wisconsin
• Rockhurst University
• Bellevue University
• Hastings College
• Doane College

Club Groups

• We have worked with players from every club team in the Omaha-Council Bluffs Metro Area

High Schools

• We have worked with players from every high school team in the Omaha-Council Bluffs Metro Area

Testimonials

Omaha Sports Physical Therapy has been the absolute best place for me to recover.  I have been attending the clinic since I was a freshman in high school, and I could not ask for a better group of people. Their expertise and personalities actually make the recovery process fun, and therefore that much easier. Through injuries and training, OSPT has been there for me every step of the way. I owe a large portion of my success to them and their knowledge of athletics and injuries.  They got me back on the field countless times, and each time I was fitter and stronger than before.  OSPT focused on my injury, fixed it, and still cared for me when I came back to soccer.  With top notch equipment and personnel, OSPT has improved my physical condition and were great friends along the way. Thanks OSPT.

-Liz

I first went to OSPT in seventh grade to help prevent the tearing of my ACL, but that was only the beginning. Over the years I have visited David Potach a good amount of times. He really knows what he is doing and always strives to do his best in getting his customers/patients back to 100% in as little time as possible. OSPT is a very welcoming environment filled with the right machines and technology to do their best in helping their patients recovery time. OSPT is the place to go because it is filled with top notch physical therapists and everything they need in order to help themselves and their patients grow from their experiences.

-T

My name is Lauren. I play on the women’s soccer team at a Division I University. I became familiar with Omaha Sports Physical Therapy when I tore my ACL during the fall of my freshman year of high school. My surgeon recommended that I do my rehabilitation at OSPT because of the great atmosphere, and their reputation for successfully rehabilitating elite athletes. Although my appointments were sometimes full of difficult exercises and struggle, I was always excited to go and really enjoyed physical therapy there because it was challenging and fast paced. After surgery, I quickly transitioned from 1-2 appointments per week to multiple appointments; sometimes going everyday. The trainers and the environment allowed me to push myself and forget about being sad about my injury, and instead motivated me to get back onto the field. David was very good about doing things that were specific to my body and my sport. And I remember being there past my allotted appointment time just working on different knee exercises. He was always there for me and was even willing to come in extra, or meet me at odd times to work out.
Not only did I recover from my injury quickly and successfully, but I also built many long lasting friendships at OSPT. Even when I finished my rehabilitation I would call David or the staff to come in if I needed anything during my last three years of high school. I came in for numerous ultrasounds, icings, etc. when I sprained an ankle or tweaked a knee. This past year, I also came in during breaks from college if I was “banged up.” David and the staff at OSPT have always been so nice about getting me in right away and always made time for me. I know that they really care about me as a person, and not just as an athlete with an injury. Finally, along with other training experience I have had as an athlete, my experience with David and OSPT has pointed me towards my future. I plan to be a college level strength and conditioning coach and am studying towards that goal in college. I know that David and my experience at OSPT have contributed greatly to my passion in this field.

-Lauren

I was introduced to the Omaha Sports Physical Therapy staff through their ACL prevention program.  I later injured my shoulder and was under doctor’s instructions to receive physical therapy.  I decided to choose OSPT because of my past experiences.  I know David and the staff are knowledgeable, top notch, Physical Therapists.  They not only want you to recover from your injuries, but they care about you as a person, and they take the time to get to know you.  OSPT is a very welcoming workplace and I am constantly staying after my appointments just talking with Claire, Morgan, Nicole, and David.  I decided to participate in a strength training program at OSPT because I trust the staff and I’m trying to come up with excuses to hang around the workplace!! Thanks for everything!

-Ashley

The time and effort you have put into my growth and intelligence as a player and a person is beyond anything I could have asked for.  I am ten times stronger and faster than when I arrived.

-Elizabeth

Thank you Dave so much for everything that you did for me.  I really had a fun time with you! Thank you for helping me do a lot better on making my knees stronger and improving my vertical jump.

-Theresa