The Integrity Award is the most prestigious award the Better Business Bureau (BBB) can present to a business or charity. The winners are chosen by independent panels of judges representing both the business and academic communities in Lincoln. Being a recipient indicates that the organization not only believes in the high standards promoted by BBB,. . .
Determining when to return an athlete back to sport following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury and reconstruction is one of the more challenging decisions for those in sports medicine. This topic has been meticulously-researched yet the decision is still mired in ambiguity from many interdependent, complex variables which can give rise to an increased risk. . .
Makovicka Physical Therapy added three new Physical Therapists to its professional staff in Omaha this summer. The new therapists will be at one of the eight Makovicka Physical Therapy clinics around the Omaha metro area. Brittni Klostermeyer PT, DPT: Brittni is the new resident through Makovicka Physical Therapy’s continued partnership with Creighton University Orthopedic Residency. . .
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 . . .
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. . .
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 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. . .
With the winter Olympics in full swing, many people may be getting the itch to hit the slopes themselves. Before you hit the slopes, you should be aware of the common knee injuries related to downhill skiing and how to prevent them. Changes in ski equipment over the years, including the bindings, boots, and skis. . .
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. With the proper education, it is fairly easy for a. . .
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. . .