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. . .
Q: What exactly is a neck sprain/strain? A: The neck has many small ligaments, tendons, and muscles that connect the bones in the cervical spine which work together to move the neck/head around for our benefit. A strain/sprain can happen when a sudden movement, such as a hard fall or a motor vehicle accident that. . .
It’s important to arm yourself with as much knowledge as possible when you have questions about injuries. Read our latest blog for information, and remember: all Makovicka Physical Therapy clinics offer a Complimentary Consultation by appointment to discuss your questions with a physical therapist. Q: What is an orthopedic injury? A: An orthopedic injury is. . .
The Benefits of Pelvic Floor Therapy The biggest issue we see is probably bowel and bladder dysfunction, whether that’s incontinence, constipation, or overactive bladder, but we also see people for pelvic pain, tailbone pain, and sometimes hip and back pain. It’s a problem that’s more common than you might think. Pelvic muscle issues can cause. . .
It is evident low back pain is a major debilitating problem for many people. Low back pain can affect a wide population range, be of varying severity and have many different causes and even unknown causes (Akhtar, Karimi, & Gilani, (2017). Some of the causes of back pain can range anywhere from muscle strains, bulging. . .
Low back pain is, unfortunately, a nuisance that most adults will have to deal with at some point in their lives. The onset of pain may creep up slowly over time, with no discernable triggering event. Other times, however, you can pinpoint exactly where you were and what you were doing when the pain began.. . .