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2024 Diaper Drive: Making an Impact in Our Community  

Makovicka Physical Therapy clinics collected diapers this holiday season as part of the Makovicka Cares! Program.  The need is great: babies typically go through eight diapers per day, which is about 3,000 diapers in their first year and 8,000 diapers in their lifetime.  Diapers are essential to a baby’s health and well-being, yet families often. . .

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Understanding Knee Pain in Pickleball: A Players Guide

Playing pickleball puts a lot of strain on your knees. Whether sprinting to the net, making quick side-to-side movements, or jumping for a shot, your knees absorb much impact. One common issue pickleball players face is patellofemoral dysfunction—a condition where the kneecap (patella) and the immediate surrounding area develop pain.  This pain is often related. . .

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Sidestepping Injury: Protecting Your Ankles on the Pickleball Court

Your ankle comprises three bones: the tibia, fibula, and talus. You might experience sudden ankle pain due to strains, sprains, or fractures when playing pickleball. The most common of these injuries is an ankle sprain, which happens when the ligaments (the tough bands that hold your bones together) get overstretched. This leads to swelling, inflammation,. . .

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Performance and Recovery Program Offers 50 Percent Discount Through Oct 31st

Makovicka Physical Therapy is offering special pricing on its Performance and Recovery program—50% off all services purchased through October 31st, 2024. The Performance and Recovery Program provides various options to enhance outcomes and promote overall recovery: Individual Sessions, a La Carte Menu, Program Packages, and a Monthly Membership. Whether you are a former patient looking to. . .

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Serving up Solutions: Managing Pickleball Shoulder Pain with Physical Therapy

Pickleball is a fast-paced, dynamic sport that is growing in popularity every month. While it’s fun to stay active, pickleball’s repetitive motions and quick movements can sometimes lead to shoulder pain, especially for those who play frequently. The team at Makovicka Physical Therapy can help pickleball players manage and overcome shoulder pain, ensuring they can. . .

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Is Pickleball Elbow Really a Thing

Is pickleball elbow the badge of the addicted pickleball enthusiast? More and more people are introduced to the sport each year, and they can quickly become addicted to the fast-paced social sport. However, with the fun, there may be a condition known as pickleball elbow. Read more below.                . . .

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Makovicka and MD West ONE Healthcare Partners of Pickleball Omaha

PICKLEBALL OMAHA NAMES MAKOVICKA PHYSICAL THERAPY AND MD WEST ONE OFFICIAL CHAMPION SPONSORS & HEALTHCARE PARTNERS Pickleball Omaha has named Makovicka Physical Therapy and MD West ONE the official Champion Sponsor Healthcare Partners. This partnership will allow Pickleball Omaha’s members direct access to MD West ONE orthopedic care and Makovicka Physical Therapy services. “To say. . .

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What is arthritis at the base of the thumb?

Osteoarthritis occurs when there is a loss of joint space between two bones. One of the most common joints in the hand to develop osteoarthritis is the joint at the base of the thumb. Due to the mobility of this joint, it is prone to wear and tear which results in loss of the cartilage,. . .

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Post Op Tendon and Soft Tissue Repair

What is a post op tendon and soft tissue repair?  A postoperative tendon and soft tissue repair occurs when there is an injury that cannot be fixed with conservative treatment measures. In other words, the injury will require surgery to be fixed.   How does it occur?  Tendons and soft tissue injuries can occur in a. . .

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