New Clinic at Midtown Crossing Scott Edwards PT, OCS, CSCS Makovicka Physical Therapy has opened its sixth Omaha clinic at Midtown Crossing. On Monday, Setember 22, we saw our first patient in the new clinic. We are located at 3201 Farnam Street, next to the movie theater and across the street from Prairie Life Fitness.. . .
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Makovicka Announces New Location at Midtown Crossing
Check out our press release for our new location at MIDTOWN CROSSING!!! Stay tuned for more information!. . .
Now Open – Midtown Crossing
Makovicka Physical Therapy is proud to further its commitment to providing quality physical therapy to Omaha by opening our doors at Midtown Crossing. Our new location brings our passion and commitment to the midtown and downtown areas. We are now accepting appointments. Please call (402) 932-9300, or stop by, to schedule an appointment.. . .
Makovicka Physical Therapy Partnering with Hy-Vee Dieticians
Makovicka Physical Therapy Partnering with Hy-Vee Dietitians Omaha, NE—To ensure that physical therapy patients receive an optimal diet regimen that can assist in faster healing and recovery from injuries, Makovicka Physical Therapy has formed a partnership with Hy-Vee and their extensive nutrition program. This marks the latest in Makovicka’s mission to provide progressive, full-service physical. . .
Health Care Contracting and Negotiation: What does this mean to the consumer?
Natalie Harms, PT, MPT, DPT, GCS There has been much press lately regarding the lack of resolution between Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska and Alegent Creighton Health (now called CHI Health) or UniNet Healthcare Network (the contracting agent for Alegent Creighton Health, now CHI Health). The current challenge is that Blue Cross Blue Shield. . .
Back to Sports!
Susan Coe, MPH, RD, LMNT Registered Dietitian / Trained Wellness Coach Pacific Street Hy-Vee Dietitian School is back in session and fall sports practices are right around the corner. Success on the field starts in your kitchen! Fuel your athlete’s performance and endurance with these winning tips from your Hy-Vee registered dietitians. Power Up Eating. . .
Hydration
Dehydration By: Michelle Ripperger, PT, DPT As the weather warms and students get back in to the swing of fall athletics, dehydration is a concern that should be addressed. Dehydration occurs when more water exits the human system than is taken in. Since nearly 75% of the human body’s weight is made up of water,. . .
Meet a New Member of Our Team: Colton Aman
Colton Aman PT, DPT Colton Aman is a Blair, NE native who attended Blair High School with his favorite memories involving high school soccer and Omaha club soccer. He then moved to Omaha to attend the University of Nebraska at Omaha, majoring in Civil Engineering. After discovering his passion for Physical Therapy, Colton attended the. . .
Concussion Pre- and Post-Screening
The first concern of every athlete or parent should be protection of the head. When safety measures fail, the injury doesn’t end with the insult. Understanding a patient’s difficulty with balance and unique healing process is vital to full recovery. Every injury is different, because every person is different. Focused assessment with our concussion specialist. . .
The Hidden Dangers
We hear about it all the time, but is it really necessary for your son, the star running back to sit out of the big game because of a concussion? The answer is yes, and the Athletic Trainer’s decision could have saved his life. Concussion injury rates are typically found to range from 3% –. . .