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Joel Makovicka Named to Omaha Chamber Board of Directors

On October 18th, the Greater Omaha Chamber announced the slate of new board members for 2020 which included Makovicka Physical Therapy president Joel Makovicka PT, DPT. Board members, who are nominated to serve, invest their time and expertise to support the Chamber, its members, and its mission: to champion a thriving business community and a. . .

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Motor Vehicle Accidents

Motor vehicle accidents (MVA) are an unfortunate event that can have detrimental effects on one’s body. While a variety of injuries can occur as a result of an MVA, neck and back injuries are most common. Neck injuries can be a result of whiplash and can be associated with soft tissue tightness (spasms), dizziness, vision issues,. . .

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Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson’s disease is a diagnosis that is often seen as the end of a person’s previous life. There is no cure at this time for Parkinson’s disease and while symptoms can be managed with medication and regular check-ins with a neurologist, often patients want something more to help subside symptoms and to keep them functional.. . .

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Chronic Mobility Disorders

Chronic mobility disorders can be anything from stiffness in a specific joint that causes a mild gait deviation to something larger and more impactful such as decreased ability to get around within a person’s environment or the community. Loss of mobility at any age can have profound social, psychological, and physical consequences. In addition, mobility. . .

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Shoulder Mobility and Strength

The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the human body. Its capacity for movement allows us to grab objects, throw overhead, clean the house, pick up our children and host of other important daily functions. However, it’s mobility doesn’t come without a cost. There’s a reason yogis and swimmers aren’t winning the world’s strongest. . .

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Klostermeyer Promoted to Clinic Director

Brittni Klostermeyer PT, DPT has been selected to serve as clinic director of Makovicka Physical Therapy’s newest clinic on 119th & Pacific Street. The clinic opens on Monday, November 25th at 7 a.m. at 11901 Pacific Street. Klostermeyer joined the Makovicka team in 2018 as a Creighton University Orthopaedic Resident.  She attended Nebraska Wesleyan University. . .

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Foot and Ankle Injuries

Whatever activity it is we’re doing, it’s our feet that have to take and distribute the initial force either during each step, stride, or jump. Although our body is able to use our ankles, knees, and hips to help absorb the pressure, our feet often feel the aches and pains of both overuse activities and. . .

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Makovicka Physical Therapy Clinics Collecting Diapers for the Holidays

All seventeen Makovicka Physical Therapy clinics will be collecting diapers for the holidays as part of the Makovicka Cares! program. Diapers are needed in all sizes, but size 4, 5, and 6 are needed the most. Diapers may be dropped off at any of the Makovicka clinics between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through. . .

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