Is pickleball elbow the badge of the addicted pickleball enthusiast? More and more people are introduced to the sport each year, and they can quickly become addicted to the fast-paced social sport. However, with the fun, there may be a condition known as pickleball elbow. Read more below. . . .
Osteoarthritis occurs when there is a loss of joint space between two bones. One of the most common joints in the hand to develop osteoarthritis is the joint at the base of the thumb. Due to the mobility of this joint, it is prone to wear and tear which results in loss of the cartilage,. . .
What is a post op tendon and soft tissue repair? A postoperative tendon and soft tissue repair occurs when there is an injury that cannot be fixed with conservative treatment measures. In other words, the injury will require surgery to be fixed. How does it occur? Tendons and soft tissue injuries can occur in a. . .
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. . .
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. . .
Makovicka Physical Therapy Announces 4th Clinic Location in Lincoln Metro Makovicka Physical Therapy announces a fourth clinic location in the Lincoln metro area to open on Monday, July 3rd. The company’s newest clinic is located at 70th & Pine Lake Road, just east of the new Ziggi’s Coffee. Appointments are now being taken at 402-413-0525. . . .
Makovicka Physical Therapy clinics are collecting diapers for the holidays as part of the Makovicka Cares! program. All sizes of diapers are needed, especially sizes four, five, and six. Diapers may be dropped off at any Makovicka location Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. We are accepting donations until Friday, December 2nd.. . .
Makovicka Physical Therapy is part of the 3% of Omaha businesses privileged to use the Best of Omaha logo! Since 2012, Makovicka Physical Therapy has been in the top 3 winners in the Best of Omaha contest for physical therapy providers. In three of the years, including 2021 and 2022, Makovicka Physical Therapy was voted. . .
Chris Cameron, PT, DPT, is a board-certified orthopaedic clinical specialist, and one of an elite group of professionals to receive the 2022 National Safety Council (NSC) Rising Stars of Safety Award. Cameron directs Makovicka Physical Therapy’s Occupational Health program, with centers in Lincoln and Omaha. . . .
Seth Godin is an entrepreneur, best-selling author, and speaker. In addition to launching one of the most popular blogs in the world, he has written 20 best-selling books. Earlier this week, Seth’s blog post was called the Physical Therapy Metaphor, and we thought it would be appropriate to include it here. Enjoy! For many. . .