Wrist pain can be a mysterious symptom that often occurs after an injury to the distal arm. Initial diagnoses frequently include an injury in or around the wrist such as distal radius fracture, carpal tunnel syndrome, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, de Quervain’s, repetitive strain injury, fibrocartilage complex injury, tendonitis, or bursitis. Time and again, the initial. . .
As we turn the calendar to 2022, we have the winter newsletter ready to go! This edition introduces a new service line for our company, Hand Therapy. The first page provides information about what hand therapy is and tells about our new Certified Hand Therapist (CHT), Megan Classen. We’ve got information about Parkinson’s disease and. . .
Makovicka Physical Therapy won first place in the annual Best of Omaha campaign for 2022. The announcement was made at the Best of Omaha Soiree held on Thursday, October 28th at the downtown Omaha Design Center. A team from Makovicka Physical Therapy’s corporate office was in attendance at the announcement. Best of Omaha is. . .
Scoring BIG, Joel Makovicka Leads Team to Rapid Growth “As the most-decorated fullback in Cornhusker history, Joel Makovicka learned early to look for openings and hit them at full speed. These skills led him to contribute to the fortunes of the Big Red as part of three National Championship teams and also served the 2010. . .
Many women live with personal and private medical conditions that negatively impact their lives. Our women’s health physical therapists have specialized training in the comprehensive evaluation and treatment of these conditions. To learn more, Kelsey Swan, PT, DPT, OCS, Pelvic Health Coordinator for Makovicka Physical Therapist answers common questions about women’s health.. . .
Makovicka Physical Therapy president, Joel Makovicka, PT, DPT was invited to write a column for the new premier online site: HuskerExtra. This is a collaborative effort between the Omaha World-Herald and Lincoln Journal Star that started in the fall of 2021. Each week during football season, Makovicka will write an article from the perspective of. . .
Welcome to Agency For Change, a podcast from KidGlov that brings you the stories of changemakers who are actively working to improve our communities. In every episode, we’ll meet with people who are making a lasting impact in the places we call home. Welcome to another episode of the Agency For Change podcast. Now speaking. . .
People can be squeamish about needles. An effective technique in physical therapy is Dry Needling. This video explains where the name Dry Needling comes from and answers various questions while demonstrating the technique. Clinic Director, Jordan Davis, PT, DPT, OCS leads you through the process. . . .
Earlier this year, thousands of online readers voted in 190 categories in the Omaha’s World Herald’s sixth annual Omaha’s Choice Awards. Makovicka Physical Therapy was chosen Omaha’s First Choice for Physical Therapy provider in the Omaha’s Choice Awards. Makovicka Physical Therapy focuses on being leaders in their profession, being locally owned and operated by. . .
Running is one of the most readily available sports due to its relative accessibility and its ability to be fit into a busy schedule. Although running can be accessed by all, it does not mean that all bodies are ready to engage in running at a successful or even an adequate level. When considering starting a running. . .