What is Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome? Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is a rare connective tissue disorder inherited from birth. This connective tissue disorder affects the collagen in the body. Each person’s skin, ligaments, tendons, muscles, organs, and blood vessels consist of collagen. When the collagen is affected, it also affects all the systems mentioned above. The ligaments, in. . .
It’s everything you need to know, all packaged up neatly in the Spring Makovicka Physical Therapy News. Timely information about concussions; they are not just football injuries. Women’s health is private and personal care offered by our advanced trained physical therapists. Did you know that Dry Needling provides relief for TMJ? And so much more!. . .
Over the past year, we have all been personally affected by the novel COVID-19 pandemic. As vaccines are rolling out, we are hopeful that we will control the spread of the virus and return to our usual way of life slowly and safely. One of the many residual effects that we have seen in individuals following infection of COVID-19 is the. . .
Locally owned and operated, Makovicka Physical Therapy staff are involved in their clinic’s communities. In Plattsmouth, Makovicka PT staff spent a few hours over their lunchtime during the week getting student bags of goodies stuffed, organized, and ready for the Plattsmouth Elementary School PTO’s giveaway. With 480 students and many staff members, the piles of. . .
What is a concussion: A concussion is a form of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) that can be caused by a blow to the head. This can be due to hitting your head or an indirect force, such as whiplash. Concussions can result in a variety of symptoms that can significantly impact a person’s ability. . .
From the time we are young, our knees are under a lot of stress. Between falling off your bike, jumping, walking, running, and climbing, your knees take the brunt of the force and can become painful. One of the most common causes of knee pain is patellofemoral dysfunction or a problem with the kneecap itself.. . .
Pain is certainly something we have all dealt with at some point in our lives. To experience pain long-term is not only a major inconvenience to daily living, but it also causes frustration, confusion, and chaos in many aspects of life. When experiencing chronic pain, it is important to understand how pain works and to. . .
Low Back Pain (LBP) is a huge problem in developed nations worldwide. It has or will affect most of us. The current estimate is that eighty percent of people will experience back pain at least once. It is the single biggest cause of disability worldwide. It is also important to note that six percent of. . .
What’s inside our Winter 2021 newsletter? We talk about shoulder injury and pain, we shine a light on our 70th & L Street clinic in Lincoln, and share the benefits of in-home physical therapy. Did you know that there is a 70% chance that everyone will have shoulder pain at some point throughout their lives?. . .
We were thrilled last winter when our staff, patients, and owners donated 13,877 diapers in 2019. Fast forward to 2020, and we MORE than doubled the number of diapers collected and distributed! We are overwhelmed with the generosity and support shown by all involved, particularly in a year as challenging as we’ve had. The. . .