Vestibular and Balance-Training Beyond Strength When most people think of sports training, they picture weightlifting, conditioning drills, and nutrition plans. Strength and conditioning are important, but true athletic performance and recovery extend beyond that. It’s not just about muscles—it’s about how your visual, proprioceptive, and vestibular systems work together. At Makovicka Physical Therapy, with clinics. . .
How Makovicka Physical Therapy Builds Stronger Communities in Lincoln and Beyond At Makovicka Physical Therapy, our mission goes beyond rehabilitation. We are deeply committed to engaging with the Lincoln community in meaningful, lasting ways. From supporting local athletic events to participating in school programs, we proudly show up where our community needs us most —. . .
Sports injuries for children are a real thing! With school back in session, that means the fields, courts, and tracks are buzzing with fall sports. Whether your child plays soccer, football, volleyball, runs cross country, or competes in another sport, one thing is true: keeping them safe and injury-free should be a top priority. More. . .
Determining when to return an athlete back to sport following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury and reconstruction is one of the more challenging decisions for those in sports medicine. This topic has been meticulously-researched yet the decision is still mired in ambiguity from many interdependent, complex variables which can give rise to an increased risk. . .
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 . . .
Winter conditioning for Spring Sports is in full-swing, and it is not uncommon for athletes to experience pain or discomfort after resuming an exercise or training regimen. We have some tips for baseball or softball players to avoid injuries related to overhead throwing. Common injuries associated with overhead throwing: Low back injuries Muscle strains Overuse. . .
We love helping our patients get back in the game – and in the case of Brandon, it was our pleasure to help him get back to the baseball field! “I would like to start by saying that I am extremely grateful and blessed that I was placed in the hands of such great care. . .
A recent article in the Omaha World Herald addressed the growing trend of single sport specialization, particularly among young athletes. We asked Curtis Basnett, a physical therapist in our Midtown Clinic, to weigh in on the issue. Curtis has a background in athletic training and sees many patients with athletic injuries. “With Fall sports getting. . .
Summer is coming to an end, school is starting back up, and football practices have begun. But the summer heat and humidity haven’t left us, and that makes dehydration a real concern for young athletes. We have addressed this before, but the importance of adequate hydration can’t be underscored. Proper hydration is crucial to staying. . .
Stretching and Flexibility Stretching and flexibility are both important. If done right, stretching will lead to flexibility. It’s well known that those that are flexible are less prone to injury. There are the exceptions of course, just as with anything else. Even those on the Cirque de Soleil circuit still get hurt. For the majority. . .