Forward Omaha Physical Therapy

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You’ve tried

  • Pain medications, cortisone shots, surgery without seeing long term relief
  • Foam rolling, massage and self treatment without a clear plan for hitting your performance goals
  • Cookie cutter physical therapy with exercises that didn’t actually prepare you for the demands of your training

You want to

  • Better understand the root causes of your pain and know exactly how to start seeing long term relief
  • See a clear path to improvement with exercise progressions that relate directly to your pain and movement goals
  • Perform at your peak in the gym and at home without annoying pain flare ups

Ditch the Short-Term Solutions.
Move Forward with an Omaha Physical Therapist.

Omaha Performance-Based Physical Therapist

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Reduce Your Pain

  • Work 1-on-1 with a doctorate trained physical therapist utilizing effective pain reducing tools including dry needling, cupping, soft tissue massage and more
  • Understand specific movement modifications to keep you active in the gym so you can do the things you like while respecting your pain and performance related goals
  • Receive the tools and knowledge necessary to begin managing the pain on your own so you can get back to the things you love
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Address the Root Causes

  • Gain clarity around the root contributors around your pain after going through an extensive movement assessment
  • Begin an active approach to recovery, finding a safe entry to movement patterns that relate directly to your goals
  • Receive a continuously updated prescriptive exercise program specific to your pain and goals to keep you moving forward
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Perform at Your Best

  • Address multiple performance deficits along the way to help tune up areas of improvement relating to your sport or activity
  • Gain knowledge of your body so that you can have the tools for healthy movement and mobility long term
  • Optimize your movement and see long term relief to help build resiliency and reach peak performance
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At Forward Omaha, we are dedicated to providing you with comprehensive, personalized care that not only alleviates your pain today but also empowers you with the strength and confidence to enjoy a healthier, more active tomorrow.
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What We Treat

Comprehensive Treatments to Alleviate Pain and Improve Mobility
Ankle & Foot Pain
Back Pain
Hip Pain
Knee Pain
Neck Pain
Shoulder Pain
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About FORWARD OMAHA

Best Physical Therapists in Omaha

At Forward Omaha, we offer comprehensive physical therapy services designed to help you recover from injuries, alleviate pain, and improve your overall mobility. Our physical therapists provide individualized care, focusing on each patient’s unique needs. We specialize in treating a wide range of conditions, including orthopedic and sports-related injuries, pre-and post-surgical rehabilitation, and chronic pain. Our approach combines manual therapy, exercise prescription, and education to ensure lasting results and empower you to take an active role in your recovery.

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Anna Seibel and Vince Van Haute, Physical Therapists at Forward Omaha

Success Stories

Vince was extremely approachable and made sure I was the main decision maker in my therapy.

I started seeing Vince for a wrist injury I had been dealing with for around 6 months. He was extremely approachable and made sure I was the main decision maker in my therapy. He asked me about my goals for therapy, how often I would commit to exercises (on my own) and when we should do follow-up.

After the initial consultation he uses an app (True Coach) that lists all the exercises (frequency and duration) specific to your recovery. Videos can be attached to demonstrate each movement. He is also great about following up with how the movements are going or if anything needs to be modified.

I had been to PT before (for other injuries) and hadn’t had success. The injuries continue to nag and usually they tell me to stop doing whatever aggravates the injury. Instead, Vince collaborated with me to get healthy so I could continue with my activities! I would recommend Vince to anyone who is looking for a physical therapy program. His goal is to get you healthy and back to your active lifestyle!

Jamie Jensen Omaha, Nebraska
Jamie Jensen doing crossfit exercises after successfully completing physical therapy in Omaha

Vince is a knowledgeable, collaborative therapist. In a few weeks, my pain decreased, range improved, and pull-ups returned.

“Vince is fantastic to work with. Not only is he incredibly knowledgeable, he listens and he is collaborative. I have felt like I am a partner in my journey to get better, not just a patient. When I first came to see Vince, I had pain in my shoulder every day, my range of motion was lessened, and I had lost the ability to do pullups. After working with Vince for just a few weeks, the discomfort has decreased, my range of motion has improved, and I got my pullups back. I would recommend Vince to any athlete looking to repair an injury or recover a performance deficit.”

Dan Atkinson Omaha, Nebraska
Dan Atkinson running a marathon

Vince understands the demands of CrossFit and provided effective exercises. My pain went from 7 to 1 within a week. Highly recommend!

I’ve been doing CrossFit for years now, a few months ago some elbow pain popped up and had just been dealing with it. Eventually it got to the point where I couldn’t do that anymore. Went to Vince and he was great! He does a lot of the same things I do so he understands the demand that it could take on the body and what things could help. My pain was at about a 7 or 8 for months, after visiting with Vince and doing some of the exercises he gave me, within a week the pain was down to a 1. He’s very knowledgeable about what he does and gives very actionable steps to deal with whatever might be ailing you. Holy recommend his services if you are in need!!

Jacob Larsen Omaha
Jacob Larsen doing a deadlift as part of physical therapy in Omaha, Nebraska

Vince thoroughly broke down every muscle to build my foundation back up.

I came to Vince for plantar fascia which stemmed from the calf, hamstring and hip after peeling back the layers. Vince actually sat down with me to get to really know what I was dealing with and how it affected me on the daily! He completely evaluated me head to toe to try and peel back the layers! Vince thoroughly broke down every muscle to build my foundation back up! I am back to running and continuing my work to build my foundation to be a stronger me! I highly recommend working with him- he is very professional- kind hearted- has an open door policy- and checks in with you during the week in between your visits to see how you are doing.

Laurie Joslin
Laurie Joslin

Seeing the quick progress was a great feeling.

I was doing running intervals when I felt a little something tweak on inside of my thigh. Turns out it was an issue stemming from my bunion, which irritated my adductor. The exercises Dr. Vince prescribed to me made total sense. There were two of them. They were not challenging at all, not even tedious. They were very easy, simple, and basic. And, as the pain lessened, the exercises progressed in a very linear way. After just four days, I was able to complete my exercises totally pain free. I started squatting at bodyweight just five days after later and deadlifting on day six. By day seven, I was rocking and rolling again in the gym! Seeing the quick progress was a great feeling then and I feel great now!

Stacie Tovar Omaha, Nebraska
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Frequently Asked Questions

No, Nebraska is a direct access state - meaning patients can go directly to a physical therapist without a physician’s referral.

Yes! We are a healthcare service and we accept Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) as well as all major credit cards, checks, and cash.

Fitness Focused. Evidence Based. Personalized Care.

Our facility is set up like a gym which creates a unique atmosphere that allows us to truly prepare you to get back to the sports and activities you love pain free.

Our expert team is credentialed in Strength & Conditioning, CrossFit, Weightlifting and other Sport specific backgrounds (running, Soccer, Golf, Tennis).

Each Plan of Care is unique and tailored to YOU. Whether getting ready for tryouts, back in the gym, pain free sleeping, or chasing your grandchildren in the backyard, every session is customized for your needs and goals!

Absolutely! We would love to be a part of your recovery journey. Our team works with clients of all activity levels and ages—ranging from 8 to 88. We truly believe that if you have a body—you are an athlete! It is all about the “Athletic Mindset.” We want to inspire you to live an active lifestyle. help you reach your goals, and get you back to the activities you love without any pain or limitations.

On your first visit, you and your Doctor of Physical Therapy will have a detailed conversation about your injury, pain, or limitation, your training history, goals, and any questions you have. From there, we go through a detailed movement assessment to figure out the root cause(s) of the issue and we will give you a clear, concrete answer to what is going on and how we are going to resolve this issue together. We then put together a holistic approach and program to help get you back to the activities and sports you enjoy pain free!

Please wear athletic clothing and sneakers that allows you to move freely without any limitations. You will be moving so dress appropriately!

Each visit—evaluation and all follow-up visits— is 60 minutes long. You will receive one-on-one care for the full hour with your Doctor of Physical Therapy for each and every session.

This will be dependent on the severity of the issue and limitation as well as the goals you are trying to get back to! 

After the initial evaluation and assessment, we can have a better understanding of how many visits you’ll need to get back to your goals. Typically our clients who get the best results are seen anywhere from 8-15 visits in order to get rid of the pain, address the root cause, and implement a long term solution to prevent the issue from coming back again in the future.

After reaching their goals, many of our clients switch over to performance training where they continue to work with us proactively to optimize their performance, improve their strength, and reach their health and wellness goals.