The first thing you want to do after you purchase your first pair of minimalist shoes is to use them as you would if you bought a normal pair. Throw them on and go for the same run or walk you did the day before. That is where most people go wrong. The transition from. . .
Category: Injury Prevention
What to look for when backpack shopping.
Here is a link to our BACKPACK SAFETY tips. Take a look at them before you go shopping for a new backpack or before the first day of school. These things are often overlooked and can have long lasting effects on our kids. If you’re having a hard time viewing the pdf above here are some of. . .
Traumatic Brain Injuries in football
Summer is almost over and high school football teams are starting camps all over the country. Whether the players have been training to make the varsity team, preparing for a state championship, or trying to impress college scouts, it now comes down to how they perform. Their training may help prevent non-contact injuries to the. . .
Balance problems or at risk of falling?
Balance in Every Day Life Has it been hard to stand or walk without feeling like you’re going to fall? Do moving objects in your visual field mess with your balance? We often take our balance for granted until we experience trouble getting out of a chair, walking, bending over to tie your shoes, or holding. . .
Preventing and Recognizing Heat Related Injuries
We were able to sit down with Pete Crane, PA-C from Urgent Care of Papillion to talk about how we can prevent the onset of heat related injuries and illnesses due to the increase in temperature that we see during the summer months. Prevent On days where the temperature is up in the 90’s, be sure that you are. . .
Staying injury free in the garden!
The summer months are upon us and that means more planting, weeding, mulching, and raking. These repetitive movements may seem harmless but can have us raking through the theraband drawer at physical therapy in no time. You can do a few simple things before you start to reduce the risk of injury and will keep your. . .
Positive effects of stretching.
At Makovicka Physical Therapy, we believe that stretching has a major impact on the outcome of our patients’ rehabilitation programs. Not only will it help after surgery, but stretching will also decrease the risk of a chronic injury that arises from either repeated motions or work habits. We will be focusing on some simple stretches. . .