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. . .
Loss of mobility – It 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. . .
Achilles tendinitis is an overuse injury of the Achilles tendon, the band of tissue that connects calf muscles at the back of the lower leg to your heel bone. The structure of the Achilles tendon weakens with age, which can make it more susceptible to injury. The condition occurs most commonly in runners who increase. . .
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. . .