Physical Therapy should not be a pain in the neck…
Low back and neck pain are common ailments for many people, old and young. Many factors can contribute to back and neck pain including poor posture, improper lifting technique, sporting activities, and stress. These factors can harm the neck, and upper and lower back. Studies have shown that physical therapy can be a very effective […]
Physical Therapy Can Effectively Treat CRPS
At Makovicka Physical Therapy, pain management is a top priority when it comes to helping our patients. Chronic pain is one of the most commonly misunderstood conditions facing our patients, and it differs greatly from acute pain. Acute pain is a normal sensation that alerts us to a possible injury in our body, but chronic […]
Team Makovicka!
Makovicka Physical Therapy was proud to support the 36th annual Fight for Air Corporate Cup Run to support the American Lung Association.
Avoiding Dehydration
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 […]
Two Therapists Earn Board Certification
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 […]
Youth Injury Prevention
As the warm weather arrives two things follow: 1. increased children’s activity 2. Injuries. The emergence of year long activity along with more practice time and performances have increased the rate of injury in children. Children are now faced with more pressure to perform injured due to the higher level of competition. Parents and coaches […]
FAQ: Functional Dry Needling
Frequently Asked Questions about Functional Dry Needling What is Dry Needling? Dry Needling is a treatment procedure in which a thin needle is passed through the skin into a muscle. The target of the procedure is usually a trigger point, or “knot,” in the muscle that is causing pain and/or dysfunction. This procedure may include […]
We’ve all been there…
A fun meme from our Midtown Crossing clinic, located on 31st and Farnam.
Menisectomy vs Mensical Repair
Menisectomy vs Mensical Repair If you are a Bull’s fan or Chicagoan in general the news of Derrick Rose’s recurring meniscal tear has already sent you into the first stage of grieving. So, now what? A lot of medical professionals and former athletes will be on the airwaves today comparing and contrasting injuries, surgical techniques, […]
ACL Injuries, why they’re more common in females and can we help prevent them?
ACL Injuries, why they’re more common in females and can we help prevent them? We’ve all seen it, whether it was in person or on TV, an athlete falls to the floor grabbing her leg in pain. The gym goes silent. The same thing is going through everyone’s mind, what happened? Are they going to […]