Ergonomics. What It Is and Why It Matters
What is Ergonomics? Ergonomics is the science of designing and arranging workspaces, tools, and daily tasks to fit the people who use them. Instead of forcing people to adapt to poorly designed environments, ergonomics adapts the environment to the individual. The goal is simple: reduce strain, discomfort, and injury while improving comfort, safety, and efficiency. […]
Is Pickleball Elbow Really a Thing
Is pickleball elbow the badge of the addicted pickleball enthusiast? More and more people are introduced to the sport each year, and they can quickly become addicted to the fast-paced social sport. However, with the fun, there may be a condition known as pickleball elbow. Read more below. […]
Lack of Balance
One in 3 adults over the age of 65 will fall each year and most falls occur at home. Women fall more than men, but men are more likely to die from a fall. Falling is the leading cause of injury death in adults over age 65. Being fearful of falling makes you more likely […]
Shoveling Safely to Avoid Back Pain
With winter and snowy weather right around the corner, your friends at Makovicka Physical Therapy want to remind you how to avoid back pain while shoveling. Stop in to any of our 15 convenient clinic locations if you have questions.
Summer Newsletter-July 2018
Click the link below to read our latest newsletter, full of great hints for injury prevention, some husker trivia, and new staff introductions. Summer 2018 Newsletter
Nagging pain? When should you seek help?
Whether you are just getting started in running, or have been a runner for years, it is not uncommon to have aches and pains. Muscle soreness, joint aches, stiffness and minor pains are common complaints when training. If these symptoms linger or become more intense it could be time to seek out professional help and […]
Transitioning from Indoor to Outdoor Exercising
Goodbye snow, hello sun. When you have spring fever and the weather improves, it is tempting to go outside and start exercising at a high intensity. In order to stay safe and injury free, there are a few things to keep in mind when beginning your new routine. Dress for the weather. Spring time in the […]
Foam Rolling-What’s the Buzz?
Foam rolling is a popular and convenient method of self-myofascial release, used to increase myofascial mobility. It is an intervention used in physical therapy, rarely in isolation, but usually as an integral part of a comprehensive program aimed to help people move and function better. With the proper education, it is fairly easy for a […]
Spring into Running!
With warmer spring weather right around the corner, combined with a few wonderful weekends of 60-70˚ days, I have been seeing more and more runners out on the sidewalks and trails throughout Omaha. For some, the weather changes have likely been a chance to break free from the monotony of the treadmill or indoor exercise […]
The Importance of Good Posture While Working
If you experience neck or back pain, it may not necessarily be something serious, and there may be an easy solution. It could be the way you are sitting while you work! If you sit at a desk and work on the computer for the majority of the day, your posture and workspace layout may […]