Low back pain (LBP) is a prominent problem in developed nations. It has or will affect most of us at some point in time. The current estimate is that eighty percent of people will experience back pain at least once. LBP is the largest cause of disability worldwide. It is also important to note that. . .
Congratulations to Lauren Watson, PT, DPT, OCS, Director of Operations, for being selected to receive the Midlands Business Journal 40 Under 40 Award! This highly competitive award is based not only on being a leader in the industry but also on being actively involved in the community. Lauren recognizes the need for the field of. . .
In this episode, Apolonia is once again joined by Chris Cameron, the Director of the Occupational Health Program at Makovicka Physical Therapy, to continue their conversation on preventative safety measures. The True Safety Podcast-Jan 19th Today’s topics include: * Recent stories of workplace incidents and what went wrong * How employers can be more proactive. . .
The True Safety Podcast focuses on interviews with people involved in the Safety business, new discoveries in the industry, etc., and it goes live weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube along with all other major podcasting platforms. Apolonia Rockwell, the host, was just featured on Forbes 30 Under 30 for her revolutionary work in the. . .
Falls are a leading cause of death and disability in the elderly, but during the winter, the simple fact is more people will slip and fall on the ice or snow. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), slips on ice and snow account for a million injuries a year–and 17,000 deaths. Most of these. . .
What Is Dupuytren’s Contracture? Dupuytren’s Contracture Is an abnormal, gradual thickening of the tissue that lies just under the skin on the palm of the hand. The thickening develops into nodules and cords, limiting a person’s ability to open the hand or rest their hand flat on a table. Who Does Dupuytren’s Contracture Affect? Dupuytren’s. . .
What is trigger finger? Trigger finger is defined as a finger or thumb that gets “locked” when you bend the finger towards your palm and then try to straighten the finger. This action can result in pain, stiffness, and “locking” of the finger in the bent position. Occasionally, a person requires the use of their. . .
If you’ve heard the term, mallet finger injury, that refers to an injury to the tip of the finger. A mallet finger injury occurs from a hard impact to the tip of a finger when the finger is in a straight or extended position. This typically occurs when a ball hits the tip of the finger. . .
Finding or feeling a lump under the skin can be unsettling. Sometimes a small mass or lump on the wrist or hands can be a ganglion cyst. Should you worry? Here’s more information from Makovicka Physical Therapy’s Hand Therapist about ganglion cysts: What is a ganglion cyst? A ganglion cyst is a lump that is. . .
You may have questions about De Quervains Tenosynovitis. Makovicka Physical Therapy’s Hand Therapist and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant help out by answering a few of the most often asked questions: What is De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis? De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis is when the tendons along the thumb side of the wrist are swollen and painful. It can. . .