Achilles tendinitis is an overuse injury of the Achilles tendon, the band of tissue that connects calf muscles at the back of the lower leg to your heel bone. The structure of the Achilles tendon weakens with age, which can make it more susceptible to injury. The condition occurs most commonly in runners who increase. . .
On October 18th, the Greater Omaha Chamber announced the slate of new board members for 2020 which included Makovicka Physical Therapy president Joel Makovicka PT, DPT. Board members, who are nominated to serve, invest their time and expertise to support the Chamber, its members, and its mission: to champion a thriving business community and a. . .
Brittni Klostermeyer PT, DPT has been selected to serve as clinic director of Makovicka Physical Therapy’s newest clinic on 119th & Pacific Street. The clinic opens on Monday, November 25th at 7 a.m. at 11901 Pacific Street. Klostermeyer joined the Makovicka team in 2018 as a Creighton University Orthopaedic Resident. She attended Nebraska Wesleyan University. . .
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. . .
All seventeen Makovicka Physical Therapy clinics will be collecting diapers for the holidays as part of the Makovicka Cares! program. Diapers are needed in all sizes, but size 4, 5, and 6 are needed the most. Diapers may be dropped off at any of the Makovicka clinics between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through. . .
As the year comes to an end and new year resolutions are formulating, we found this to be a great article from the Washington Post. Physical therapists are movement specialists, and we encourage you to consult a health expert before beginning any new exercise program. Diana Bridger was 59 years old and a self-described “committed. . .
Friday, November 8th was the 18th annual Midlands Business Journal 40 Under 40 Award event at the Embassy Suites in LaVista. Lisa Mieras Barton, Makovicka Physical Therapy’s Chief Financial Officer was one of 40 individuals receiving the prestigious award during the event. Barton joined Makovicka Physical Therapy in 2013 when the firm was preparing to. . .
Makovicka Physical Therapy recently announced its seventeenth clinic location in Omaha at 119th & Pacific Street. The new location is slated to open on Monday, November 25th at 7 a.m. Brittni Klostermeyer PT, DPT has been named clinic director. Klostermeyer earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Nebraska Medical Center where she. . .
Plattsmouth, Neb. — Makovicka Physical Therapy opened it’s newest clinic on September 9th in Plattsmouth, Nebraska. The clinic is located off of Highway 75 and 1st Avenue, which is near the Hy-Vee store. Shane Cole PT, DPT is the clinic director and he has unique expertise to assist patients in their recovery and rehabilitation from. . .
Our fall newsletter is filled with helpful information, a clinic spotlight, community activities and more! Enjoy! . . .