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Makovicka Physical Therapy Opens Second Papillion Location

Makovicka Physical Therapy will soon open a second location in Papillion, Ne near the Shadowlake Center. The northwest corner of 72nd Street and Highway 370 will be the location of Makovicka Physical Therapy’s 19th clinic location in Nebraska, scheduled to open July 6, 2020.    Christopher Stull, PT, DPT has been promoted to clinic director. Dr. Stull has been with. . .

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Work Injuries

Makovicka Physical Therapy offers a comprehensive, customizable occupational health program tailored to fit the needs of companies of all sizes. The continuum of services includes: Pre-employment Screening * Ergonomic Assessment * OSHA First Aid/Early Intervention.  There is a menu of other services offered as well. Pre-employment Screening is tailed specifically to each employer, and to. . .

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TikTok-Makovicka Style

We are proud of how our clinic teams work together and prop each other up, especially during these stressful times. Recently, three Makovicka clinics, Bellevue, Papillion, and West Omaha/Elkhorn showcased their staff’s talents and created TikTok videos. These are fun and lighthearted; creative and lively. We hope you enjoy them as much as we do!. . .

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Husker Elliott Brown Chooses Makovicka Physical Therapy for Rehab

It’s hard to believe an athlete the caliber of Elliott Brown has never had surgery. After experiencing multiple shoulder dislocations, his surgery was to repair a torn labrum and biceps tendon; significant because the labrum provides shoulder stability in all directions, and the biceps tendon attaches to the top of the labrum which often gets. . .

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Worker’s Compensation

Physical therapy is often an important component of helping injured employees return to work. Makovicka Physical Therapy’s Occupational Health Program provides important rehabilitation services along with ongoing, streamlined communication between employer/case manager, employee, and physician. Makovicka Physical Therapy’s Work Conditioning program returns patients to work quickly and safely.  Research has shown that employees who have gone through. . .

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WOWT-6 News Story- Prevent Injuries When Returning to Sport or Gym

Two physical therapists at Makovicka Physical Therapy’s Midtown location say it’s extremely important for anyone returning to sports or the gym to take it slow and regain flexibility before going 100 percent.  Marcus Palimenio and Lauren Watson both suggest specific warm-ups and cool-downs help prevent injuries like shin-splints or knee and hip pain. “When you’ve had. . .

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Makovicka Physical Therapy Moves to New Gretna Location

Makovicka Physical Therapy announces a new clinic location to expand the operations and better serve the growing Gretna community.  Scheduled to be open for patients on Monday, June 1, the new address is 20024 Glenmore Drive (Hwy 370 and 200th Street) in the same building as Kocian Family Dentistry. The new location provides an open clinic environment with lots of. . .

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Osteoarthritis Pain

Do your joints go “snap, crackle, pop?” If so, chances are you could be one of approximately 27 million Americans that are affected by osteoarthritis. What is osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis is a common condition that affects joints such as your hip or knee. Typically, our bones are protected by cartilage and a liquid called synovial fluid.. . .

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Makovicka Physical Therapy Receives 2020 Lincoln Choice Award

The voting was completed many weeks ago, and the tallies are in. Makovicka Physical Therapy is proud to receive a 2020 Lincoln Choice Award as the Runner Up in the physical therapy category. “This is a reflection of the great, hardworking staff we have at our 4 Lincoln metro locations”, said Kathy Byrnes, Director of. . .

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Coronavirus-All Clinics Open and Now Offering Telehealth

We are committed to the safety of our patients and staff. Read below for the latest updates: Updated–April 24, 2020 Makovicka Physical Therapy has worked diligently to keep our patients and employees safe since the beginning of the coronavirus outbreak. We support a new initiative with state leaders and private corporations to take care of. . .

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