Summer Newsletter-July 2018
Click the link below to read our latest newsletter, full of great hints for injury prevention, some husker trivia, and new staff introductions. Summer 2018 Newsletter . . .
Author: Marketing Department
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Nagging pain? When should you seek help?
Whether you are just getting started in running, or have been a runner for years, it is not uncommon to have aches and pains. Muscle soreness, joint aches, stiffness and minor pains are common complaints when training. If these symptoms linger or become more intense it could be time to seek out professional help and. . .
Transitioning from Indoor to Outdoor Exercising
Goodbye snow, hello sun. When you have spring fever and the weather improves, it is tempting to go outside and start exercising at a high intensity. In order to stay safe and injury free, there are a few things to keep in mind when beginning your new routine. Dress for the weather. Spring time in the. . .
Makovicka Physical Therapy Opens Third Lincoln Clinic
Makovicka Physical Therapy is pleased to announce its newest clinic opened in Lincoln on February 5, 2018. The physical therapy clinic is Makovicka’s third location in Lincoln, and is located near the corner of 70th and L Street, just south of O.  As with all ten existing clinics, this location will be staffed with board. . .
Foam Rolling-What’s the Buzz?
Foam rolling is a popular and convenient method of self-myofascial release, used to increase myofascial mobility. It is an intervention used in physical therapy, rarely in isolation, but usually as an integral part of a comprehensive program aimed to help people move and function better. Â With the proper education, it is fairly easy for a. . .
Makovicka Cares! Philanthropy Program Formalized
Makovicka Physical Therapy Marketing and Community Engagement staff formalized a philanthropy program to engage employees more deeply in the communities where our clinics are located. Makovicka Cares! is an employee-driven and supported program. Each Friday, staff are welcome to wear jeans in the clinic and pay $5 for the privilege. The funds grow to $500,. . .
Our Partnership with Creighton University
Makovicka Physical Therapy is a proud clinic partner of the Creighton University Orthopedic Physical Therapy program, providing a year long, post-professional clinical residency experience in the specialty area of orthopedic physical therapy. The experience includes clinical practice and mentoring, and is equally as valuable to the resident as it is to our company. “This program. . .
Resolutions for a Healthy New Year
It’s that time of year again to start our New Year’s resolutions. If your resolution is improving your fitness you can do so at home or at the gym. The treadmill, elliptical, recumbent bike, strength training, and aquatic exercise are all good for improving cardiovascular health, promoting healthy joints and muscles, weight loss, and improving. . .
Aquatic Therapy-Now at Two Makovicka Physical Therapy Locations
Aquatic therapy is the use of an aquatic environment to perform exercises, manual therapy, sensory integration, and gait training. Â Aquatic therapy utilizes the properties of water to provide a safe, functional, and challenging atmosphere to restore normal movement. Â Makovicka Physical Therapy now has two locations offering Aquatic Therapy: Pacific Springs at 1021 South 178th Street. . .
Makovicka Opens its 10th Clinic in 9 Years
Makovicka Physical Therapy is pleased to announce its newest clinic opening in Bellevue in December 2017. The physical therapy clinic will be located near the corner of Cornhusker Highway and Fort Crook Road. As with all nine existing clinics, this location will be staffed with board certified orthopedic specialists who have advanced training and skills. . .