It’s hard to believe an athlete the caliber of Elliott Brown has never had surgery. After experiencing multiple shoulder dislocations, his surgery was to repair a torn labrum and biceps tendon; significant because the labrum provides shoulder stability in all directions, and the biceps tendon attaches to the top of the labrum which often gets. . .
Physical therapy is often an important component of helping injured employees return to work. Makovicka Physical Therapy’s Occupational Health Program provides important rehabilitation services along with ongoing, streamlined communication between employer/case manager, employee, and physician. Makovicka Physical Therapy’s Work Conditioning program returns patients to work quickly and safely. Research has shown that employees who have gone through. . .
Two physical therapists at Makovicka Physical Therapy’s Midtown location say it’s extremely important for anyone returning to sports or the gym to take it slow and regain flexibility before going 100 percent. Marcus Palimenio and Lauren Watson both suggest specific warm-ups and cool-downs help prevent injuries like shin-splints or knee and hip pain. “When you’ve had. . .
Makovicka Physical Therapy announces a new clinic location to expand the operations and better serve the growing Gretna community. Scheduled to be open for patients on Monday, June 1, the new address is 20024 Glenmore Drive (Hwy 370 and 200th Street) in the same building as Kocian Family Dentistry. The new location provides an open clinic environment with lots of. . .
Do your joints go “snap, crackle, pop?” If so, chances are you could be one of approximately 27 million Americans that are affected by osteoarthritis. What is osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis is a common condition that affects joints such as your hip or knee. Typically, our bones are protected by cartilage and a liquid called synovial fluid.. . .
We are committed to the safety of our patients and staff. Read below for the latest updates: Updated–April 24, 2020 Makovicka Physical Therapy has worked diligently to keep our patients and employees safe since the beginning of the coronavirus outbreak. We support a new initiative with state leaders and private corporations to take care of. . .
You may be hearing a lot about telehealth as a way to receive healthcare, but you’re not quite sure what it is and what it means to you as a patient. In this blog, we are answering some of the questions you may have in regards to Telehealth Physical Therapy. The bottom line is that. . .
We know that working at home (WFH) creates some bad habits. From sitting on the floor or the bed while working, to being hunched over the laptop for hours-it can take a toll on your body! We’re here to tell you that there are ways to keep that from happening, even if your WFH situation. . .
Post-surgical rehabilitation can be a long process. Physical therapy is an important part of the rehabilitation process because physical therapists are trained to identify limitations of the body, and are knowledgeable about surgical procedures and treatment goals for patients. The core of post-surgical rehabilitation is doing the correct exercises and the right amount of exercises at the correct time. Post-surgical rehabilitation from a physical therapist. . .
Stressed? Tired? Can’t focus? These are common complaints from people with symptoms of neck pain. Neck pain can be debilitating, causing a person to have difficulty concentrating or performing daily tasks. Many people have experienced neck pain at some point in their lives. Some from an acute injury or more of a chronic issue. Neck pain. . .