Community Involvement

Makovicka Physical Therapy, a Nebraska network of 21 outpatient physical therapy clinics, locally owned and operated by physical therapists, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Clarkson College. The partnership offers Makovicka PT employees, as well as their spouses and dependent children ages 23 and younger, a tuition savings scholarship at Clarkson College. A team is designated to assist employees and their families as they determine their preferred path to advance or begin their healthcare education journey. “Makovicka Physical Therapy and Clarkson College, guided by shared values of learning...

Betsy Anderson, PT, MSPT, clinic director at Pine Lake West in Lincoln, NE, was the winner in the Excellence in Healthcare Award category for the prestigious Inspire-Celebrating Women Leadership Award in Lincoln. The nominated women are considered leaders and role models with a strong sense of self, a success-driven work ethic, and extraordinary accomplishments. Betsy and the other nominees were honored at the Pinnacle Bank Arena luncheon event on September 20, 2023. Congratulations to Betsy on this well-deserved honor! We are so excited for you!

Betsy Anderson, PT, MSPT, clinic director at Pine Lake West in Lincoln, NE, was nominated and is one of the six finalists for the Excellence in Healthcare Award category for the prestigious Inspire-Celebrating Women Leadership Award in Lincoln. The annual award created in 2015 honors influential and deserving women in the Lincoln area in eleven categories. The nominated women are considered leaders and role models with a strong sense of self, a success-driven work ethic, and extraordinary accomplishments. Betsy and the other nominees will be honored at the Pinnacle Bank...

Makovicka Physical Therapy opened its newest clinic on August 28th in Bennington, Nebraska. The clinic is on the southwest corner of 156th and State Street (accessible by either 156th or State Streets). Clinic hours are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Brooke Kroupa PT, DPT is the clinic director with expertise in assisting patients in their recovery and rehabilitation from injury. The Bennington clinic offers instrumental-assisted soft tissue mobilization (GrastonTM Technique), vestibular and balance rehabilitation, sports injuries, blood flow restriction training, dry needling, and more. Brooke attended Briar...

It was a perfect night to celebrate the opening of Makovicka Physical Therapy clinic number 20 at Pine Lake East on Tues, Aug 15th. Together with LIBA, Makovicka Physical Therapy owners and staff proudly cut the ribbon and thanked the community for the support of our company. This is the fourth clinic for Makovicka Physical Therapy in Lincoln, as well as in Waverly. The evening concluded with a casual Open House with an opportunity to tour the clinic and enjoy light refreshments with the staff. The Pine Lake East clinic...

Congratulations to Lauren Watson, PT, DPT, OCS, Director of Operations, for being selected to receive the Midlands Business Journal 40 Under 40 Award! This highly competitive award is based not only on being a leader in the industry but also on being actively involved in the community. Lauren recognizes the need for the field of physical therapy to become more diverse. She is a founding member of the Nebraska Physical Therapy Association's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, as well as the Practice Management Committee.  Lauren is actively involved in the...