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Concussion Pre- and Post-Screening

The first concern of every athlete or parent should be protection of the head. When safety measures fail, the injury doesn’t end with the insult. Understanding a patient’s difficulty with balance and unique healing process is vital to full recovery. Every injury is different, because every person is different. Focused assessment with our concussion specialist. . .

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Player Safety

It’s that time of year… School and sports are around the corner. It is necessary to take precautions to stay safe and healthy.  The Makovicka Physical Therapy family wants to help you prepare for this upcoming season. Please stay tuned for our upcoming blog discussion covering varying topics from concussions, hydration and many more! Physical. . .

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Knee Injury Prevention

Knee joint problems are one of the most commonly reported sports-related injuries in athletes of all ages. While some may be a minor sprain or strain that takes a few days or weeks to recover from, others may be season-ending, or possibly career-ending, injuries that take months to fully rehabilitate. One of the more severe. . .

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Injury Prevention for Golfers | Physical Therapy : Omaha

While golf is often thought of as a low-impact or minimal activity-level sport many injuries can occur while enjoying the sport of golf. According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, there were almost 55,000 emergency room visits for golf injuries alone in 2009. Golf injuries could include the back, shoulder, elbow, wrist, knee, ankle,. . .

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The Effects of Hip Flexor Tightness From Running

Don’t let the effects of hip flexor tightness sideline your training program. With spring approaching, runners will be logging extra distance to increase their mileage by hitting the pavement.  As these miles add up, we typically start to see a lot of hip flexor pain and tightness.  Hip flexor tightness is a common cause of. . .

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