It’s that time of year again to start our New Year’s resolutions. If your resolution is improving your fitness you can do so at home or at the gym. The treadmill, elliptical, recumbent bike, strength training, and aquatic exercise are all good for improving cardiovascular health, promoting healthy joints and muscles, weight loss, and improving. . .
Aquatic therapy is the use of an aquatic environment to perform exercises, manual therapy, sensory integration, and gait training. Aquatic therapy utilizes the properties of water to provide a safe, functional, and challenging atmosphere to restore normal movement. Makovicka Physical Therapy now has two locations offering Aquatic Therapy: Pacific Springs at 1021 South 178th Street. . .
Makovicka Physical Therapy is pleased to announce its newest clinic opening in Bellevue in December 2017. The physical therapy clinic will be located near the corner of Cornhusker Highway and Fort Crook Road. As with all nine existing clinics, this location will be staffed with board certified orthopedic specialists who have advanced training and skills. . .
Watching our patients graduate from their physical therapy is one of the highlights of our day! Bea Horton recently graduated and shared this with us after her last visit: “I had a total knee replacement on October 31, 2017. I chose Makovicka Physical Therapy for my physical therapy because they were among the clinics recommended. . .
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. . .
Janet Lura was referred to physical therapy following a car accident that left her with a broken collarbone and frozen shoulder. After a negative experience trying to schedule an appointment over the phone at a different clinic, Janet decided to call Makovicka Physical Therapy on North 90th St., a clinic that she drives past daily.. . .
Ray recently became a patient in our Papillion clinic following a knee replacement surgery. He shared his thoughts about his experience at Makovicka Physical Therapy: “I had my knee replacement surgery on Tuesday, September 13th, and I started by physical therapy with Makovicka Physical Therapy the following Monday. I began therapy with Mike, who is a. . .
Betts came to us after an unsuccessful shoulder surgery and we were happy to support her through a second surgery and recovery. She shared this with us: “First off I have to say that Colleen has been a mainstay in my recoveries from two shoulder surgeries. She has supported since February 2016 when my first. . .
We are so pleased to announce that two physical therapists on staff at Makovicka Physical Therapy recently earned board certifications as clinical specialists in orthopedics. Michael Donnelly and Chris Cameron join eight other board certified physical therapists on staff at Makovicka Physical Therapy. The minimum requirement for the orthopedic specialty exam is to be a. . .
Shopping Tips: Look at the general workmanship of the shoe (loose or uneven stitching, sloppy glue, etc.). Heel counter, the back of the shoe that cups the heel should be stiff and firmly attached. Run your hand along the inside to feel for any rough edges. Nylon material is the best for the upper portion. . .