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Bennington Clinic Now Open

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. . .

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Pine Lake East Open House and Ribbon Cutting Event

It was a perfect night to celebrate the opening of clinic number 20 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, plus Waverly. The evening. . .

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Community Impact in Cass County

Makovicka Physical Therapy proudly supports our communities each year through sponsorships, donations, staff involvement, event participation, and even cleaning up trash. It’s part of our corporate culture, and we embrace the opportunity to partner with our neighbors and friends to make a positive impact for our neighbors and friends. The attached infographic gives a visual. . .

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Makovicka Team Helps Gretna Arbor Foundation Plant Trees

Makovicka Team Planting Trees in Gretna

Thanks to the Free Trees for Fall Planting program, an effort of the Nebraska Forest Service, and the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum, the Gretna Arbor Foundation received trees to plant in Leo Royal Park on Saturday, October 2nd. A team of volunteers from various Makovicka Physical Therapy clinics helped the Gretna Arbor Foundation plant the trees.. . .

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Wahoo Clinic Staff Involved in Many Community Projects

Wahoo Playground Mulch Project

Commitment to community is one of Makovicka Physical Therapy’s values pillar to serve as a vehicle to engage employees around community issues and provide an opportunity to contribute, support, and participate in meaningful ways. The company requires all full-time professional staff to participate in two community projects each year, however, the team routinely goes above. . .

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Gretna Open House and Ribbon Cutting

Cutting the Ribbon

Gretna, Neb. — Makovicka Physical Therapy celebrated with an Open House and Ribbon Cutting event on Thursday, July 9th. The clinic is located off Highway 370 and 200th Street in the same building as Kocian Family Dentistry.  McKenna Setlik PT, DPT is the clinic director with unique expertise to assist patients in their recovery and rehabilitation from injury. The Gretna clinic offers instrumental-assisted soft. . .

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Makovicka Opens its 10th Clinic in 9 Years

Bellevue Outside

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. . .

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How to shop for running/walking shoes.

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. . .

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How you or your patients can benefit from the Graston technique.

The Graston technique is one type of Instrumental-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM).  Graston utilizes multiple stainless steel instruments to scan soft tissue and treat any areas of restrictions.  The instruments allow practitioners to determine the appropriate use and pressure used to break up the restrictions.  In addition, Graston practitioners will use the instruments to eliminate. . .

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