Community Involvement

The Story Behind the Excellence in Education Award Teachers work tirelessly to provide a safe, inspiring, and fun learning environment to make a difference in our children's lives. Often, their efforts go unrecognized. This reality prompted Makovicka Sylliaasen Physical Therapy, a locally-owned clinic deeply connected to the Saunders County community, to establish an award to recognize teachers who demonstrate a commitment to educational excellence. The award reflects the company's broader commitment to the Wahoo area. The Excellence in Education Award is presented twice yearly, once each semester of the academic...

How Makovicka Physical Therapy Builds Stronger Communities in Lincoln and Beyond At Makovicka Physical Therapy, our mission goes beyond rehabilitation. We are deeply committed to engaging with the Lincoln community in meaningful, lasting ways. From supporting local athletic events to participating in school programs, we proudly show up where our community needs us most — making a real difference in the lives of our neighbors, families and friends of all ages. Community Involvement That Goes Beyond the Clinic For Makovicka Physical Therapy, community engagement isn’t just about sponsorships or public...

For the second year in a row, Makovicka Physical Therapy is partnering with Pickleball Lincoln, ensuring players stay strong, pain-free, and ready to play their best. Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or a weekend warrior, this partnership brings invaluable support to help you stay in the game. Pickleball has taken Lincoln by storm, and if you’ve spent any time on the courts, you know how addictive—and competitive—the game can be. But with the fast-paced action and repetitive movements, it’s also a sport that demands a lot from your body. That’s...

Staying in the Game! Preventing and Treating Hamstring Strains and Tennis Elbow Makovicka Physical Therapy and Nebraska Orthopaedic Center will present a free lecture to Pickleball Lincoln members and their friends and family on Friday, March 28th from 11 a.m. to noon at Speedway Sports Complex, 315 Speedway Circle. Speakers are Matthew Freeman, M.D., Sports Medicine Surgeon from Nebraska Orthopaedic Center, and Landon Booker, PT, DPT, Board-certified Clinical Orthopaedic Specialist and Clinic Director at Makovicka Physical Therapy's 70th & L Street clinic. The interactive talk will provide information about some...

Makovicka Physical Therapy clinics collected diapers this holiday season as part of the Makovicka Cares! Program.  The need is great: babies typically go through eight diapers per day, which is about 3,000 diapers in their first year and 8,000 diapers in their lifetime.  Diapers are essential to a baby’s health and well-being, yet families often struggle to meet this basic need.  Makovicka Physical Therapy was proud to support eight agencies in our clinic communities who assist families in need: The Center for People provides food, clothing and diapers to low-income...

PICKLEBALL OMAHA NAMES MAKOVICKA PHYSICAL THERAPY AND MD WEST ONE OFFICIAL CHAMPION SPONSORS & HEALTHCARE PARTNERS Pickleball Omaha has named Makovicka Physical Therapy and MD West ONE the official Champion Sponsor Healthcare Partners. This partnership will allow Pickleball Omaha’s members direct access to MD West ONE orthopedic care and Makovicka Physical Therapy services. "To say that Pickleball Omaha is excited about our new partnership with Makovicka Physical Therapy and MD West One would be an understatement. Our club of over 1,000 members is focused solely on growing pickleball in and around...