One in 3 adults over the age of 65 will fall each year and most falls occur at home. Women fall more than men, but men are more likely to die from a fall. Falling is the leading cause of injury death in adults over age 65. Being fearful of falling makes you more likely. . .
Fibromyalgia is a syndrome of unknown cause characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain. Risk factors for fibromyalgia include: Your gender. Fibromyalgia is diagnosed more often in women than in men. Family history. You may be more likely to develop fibromyalgia if a relative also has the condition. Other disorders. If you have osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or lupus, you may be. . .
As we get older and with certain neurological conditions the way that we walk can change. Those gait impairments can increase your risk of falling and cause pain in other parts of your body due to imbalances while walking. Physical therapy can be an important component in helping decrease your risk of falling and improve. . .
It can be difficult to tell the difference between a knee strain and sprain, so we asked one of our experts to help sort through this information for you to make it easier to understand. What is the difference between a sprain and a strain? A sprain involves an overstretching of ligaments (tissue that attaches. . .
Overview: Patellar tendinitis, also known as “jumper’s knee,” is an injury of the patellar tendon, the tendon that connects your kneecap to your shinbone. The patellar tendon will become inflamed and tender due to repetitive motions or overuse. It is most commonly seen in people who participate in distance running, basketball, volleyball, or other sports. . .
Our Winter 2020 Newsletter is filled with helpful information, including Low Back Pain myths and truths. A spotlight on our newest clinic at 119th & Pacific Street. A snapshot of the involvement of our dedicated staff. The low-down on Work Conditioning…what exactly is it? We’re proud of our employees, and we highlight a couple who. . .
Makovicka Physical Therapy will host a Ribbon Cutting event with the Omaha Chamber followed by an Open House. The event takes place on Thursday, January 16th from 5 to 7 p.m. The Ribbon Cutting and comments by owners Joel Makovicka, Natalie Harms, and Cory Sylliaasen begin at 5:15 p.m., followed by light refreshments. The clinic is located at 11901. . .
What is a herniated disc? Herniated discs are an injury that can occur in the spine. The spine is made up of 33 bones (vertebrae) with cushions in between each bone called the intervertebral discs. These discs are made up of two components: an outer portion which is more firm and rubbery (annulus fibrosis) while. . .
Post-surgical rehabilitation can be a long process. Physical therapy is an important part of the rehabilitation process because physical therapists are trained to identify limitations of the body, and are knowledgeable about surgical procedures and treatment goals for patients. The core of post-surgical rehabilitation is doing the correct exercises and the right amount of exercises at the correct time. Post-surgical rehabilitation from a physical therapist. . .
Overview of the Ankle: The ankle joint is made up of three bones that include the tibia, fibula, and talus. There are three main causes of ankle pain, after an injury, which include: strains, sprains, and fractures. An ankle sprain is the most common injury of the three. Sprains and strains happen when a ligament. . .