Makovicka Physical Therapy president, Joel Makovicka, PT, DPT was invited to write a column for the new premier online site: HuskerExtra. This is a collaborative effort between the Omaha World-Herald and Lincoln Journal Star that started in the fall of 2021. Each week during football season, Makovicka will write an article from the perspective of. . .
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. . .
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. . .
Dehydration By: Michelle Ripperger, PT, DPT As the weather warms and students get back in to the swing of fall athletics, dehydration is a concern that should be addressed. Dehydration occurs when more water exits the human system than is taken in. Since nearly 75% of the human body’s weight is made up of water,. . .