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 is the use of an aquatic environment to perform exercises, manual therapy, sensory integration, and gait training. Aquatic therapy utilizes the properties of water to provide a safe, functional, and challenging atmosphere to restore normal movement. Makovicka Physical Therapy now has two locations offering Aquatic Therapy: Pacific Springs at 1021 South 178th Street. . .
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. . .
Makovicka Physical Therapy recently expanded its occupational health service line to include Functional Capacity Examinations (FCE’s), Worksite Evaluation, Ergonomics Assessment, and Work Hardening/Conditioning. The program is called Labor Force Ready, and is conveniently scheduled through a dedicated occupational health coordinator. The Occupational Health Center is located at the Aksarben Clinic located at 63rd & Center. . .
Muscle pain affects almost everyone at some point in their lives. This pain can be a nuisance or can be debilitating to the sufferer. This pain can lead to “knots”, or trigger points, in the muscle which may lead to pain or secondary problems. One of the treatments for this type of symptom involves the. . .
Your body is made to move. There are over 300 joints in a human body that gives you the ability to twist, turn, and bend in multiple directions. If you are looking to get all those joints moving, digital fitness trackers are a great way to get you motivated. Digital fitness trackers are quickly gaining. . .
Benefits of Outdoor Exercising With the weather warming up, it is a great time to take your exercise routine outdoors. Research shows that at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise, most days of the week can provide health benefits. Take advantage of the nice weather and take your workout outside. Outdoor workouts can include. . .
Low back and neck pain are common ailments for many people, old and young. Many factors can contribute to back and neck pain including poor posture, improper lifting technique, sporting activities, and stress. These factors can harm the neck, and upper and lower back. Studies have shown that physical therapy can be a very effective. . .
With warmer spring weather right around the corner, combined with a few wonderful weekends of 60-70˚ days, I have been seeing more and more runners out on the sidewalks and trails throughout Omaha. For some, the weather changes have likely been a chance to break free from the monotony of the treadmill or indoor exercise. . .
If you experience neck or back pain, it may not necessarily be something serious, and there may be an easy solution. It could be the way you are sitting while you work! If you sit at a desk and work on the computer for the majority of the day, your posture and workspace layout may. . .