The colder temperatures that have settled in don’t lie – winter is here! Snow is inevitable and before long we will be digging out the snow shovels. Before the first scoopful, review these precautions to prevent injuries from shoveling: Select the Proper Shovel: A lightweight shovel with a long handle is best. Ergonomic shovels with. . .
Janet Lura was referred to physical therapy following a car accident that left her with a broken collarbone and frozen shoulder. After a negative experience trying to schedule an appointment over the phone at a different clinic, Janet decided to call Makovicka Physical Therapy on North 90th St., a clinic that she drives past daily.. . .
At Makovicka Physical Therapy, pain management is a top priority when it comes to helping our patients. Chronic pain is one of the most commonly misunderstood conditions facing our patients, and it differs greatly from acute pain. Acute pain is a normal sensation that alerts us to a possible injury in our body, but chronic. . .
Ray recently became a patient in our Papillion clinic following a knee replacement surgery. He shared his thoughts about his experience at Makovicka Physical Therapy: “I had my knee replacement surgery on Tuesday, September 13th, and I started by physical therapy with Makovicka Physical Therapy the following Monday. I began therapy with Mike, who is a. . .
Betts came to us after an unsuccessful shoulder surgery and we were happy to support her through a second surgery and recovery. She shared this with us: “First off I have to say that Colleen has been a mainstay in my recoveries from two shoulder surgeries. She has supported since February 2016 when my first. . .
Makovicka Physical Therapy was proud to support the 36th annual Fight for Air Corporate Cup Run to support the American Lung Association.. . .
Sean Murphy recently graduated from our Lincoln clinic and shared some thoughts about his experience with us: “I absolutely loved my experience at Makovicka Physical Therapy. The staff there made every session enjoyable by creating a family-like atmosphere. I was always immediately greeted by name by the receptionist as I entered the door, as well as. . .
Injuries are a common with running, especially when you are just getting started. Most running injuries are due to overuse and are the result of increasing distance or speed too quickly, or muscle imbalance, improper footwear, poor bio mechanics or other training errors. Rachel, a physical therapist in our Pine Lake clinic and avid runner,. . .
It’s not uncommon for patients to return to our clinics for treatment after graduating from therapy. Sharon had been a patient previously when lingering issues prompted her to return to therapy. She was initially referred to a different clinic and after only a few sessions, she requested a new referral to come back to Makovicka. . .
A recent article in the Omaha World Herald addressed the growing trend of single sport specialization, particularly among young athletes. We asked Curtis Basnett, a physical therapist in our Midtown Clinic, to weigh in on the issue. Curtis has a background in athletic training and sees many patients with athletic injuries. “With Fall sports getting. . .