Nonprofit Events - March 3-4

Check out some local nonprofit,community events that CardioFlex will be supporting this coming weekend! For detailed information visit our BLOG or register yourself for these events!

Saturday, March 3rd, 2018:

• Cystic Fibrosis Foundation “Palm Beach Songwriters in the Round” – Lucky Old Sun Ranch, Jupiter FL
• Lupus Foundation of Florida “Walk to End Lupus Now” – Palm Beach Zoo, West Palm Beach FL
• National MS Society “Bike MS: Breakaway” – FIU main campus, Kendall FL.
• Special Olympics South Florida “2018 County Summer Games”– Cardinal Gibbons High School, Fort Lauderdale, Fl.

Sunday, March 4th, 2018:

• Autism Speaks “Palm Beach Walk” – Meyer Amphitheater, West Palm Beach FL.

Visit CardioFlex Therapy at: www.cardioflextherapy.com

About the Author

Terry Abrams is the President & Director of Physical Therapy for CardioFlex Therapy, a start-up company founded in 2005 in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Delivering both Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy, CardioFlex Therapy’s Outpatient Clinic is centrally located in Davie, FL serving the towns of Cooper City, Weston, Pembroke Pines, Plantation, Southwest Ranches, Hollywood, Miramar, Sunrise, & Fort Lauderdale. For Home Physical Therapy, CardioFlex sends its therapists to homes located in Broward, Dade, & Palm Beach counties. Google+

Caregiver Symposium and the Florida Blood Cancer Conference

CardioFlex Therapy supports the 2018 Caregiver Symposium and the Florida Blood Cancer Conference takes place on Friday, February 23, 2018 at the Kane Center in Stuart, FL. The 2018 Caregiver symposium is a complimentary educational gathering for those caring for a loved one with a memory loss disorder or those seeking information about memory loss disorders.

This year’s keynote speaker will be Martin Schreiber, former Wisconsin Governor, author of “My Two Elaines” and Alzheimer’s Caregiver. Likewise, there are several other notable speakers and panel experts attending this event. Breakfast and lunch will be served at this event.

Where: Kane Center 900 SE Salerno Rd. Stuart, FL 34997

When: Friday, February 23, 2018

Time: 9 AM- 2 PM

Contact: Call their 24 hour Helpline at 1-800-272-3900

Click on our blog for more information or to register! Visit our website for info on our Physical and Occupational Therapy Services: www.cardioflextherapy.com

Therapeutic Exercises for Increasing Ankle & Calf Flexibility

At CardioFlex Therapy, we often treat patients who need to increase the range of motion in their ankles. Commonly, patients have tightness when raising their feet upwards into Dorsiflexion, which affects their bio-mechanics and how effectively that they can run, and even walk. By stretching out their ankles, calves, and feet with two great stretches, we assist our patients in accomplishing their functional goals. These exercises are called the Gastrocnemius Stretch (a straight-knee stretch) and the Soleus Stretch (a bent-knee stretch).

Treatment at our Outpatient Clinic in Davie, FL 

The Gastrocnemius is the larger, posterior muscle within the leg. It originates at the back of the femur and patella and is attached to the Achilles tendon, along with the Soleus. The Gastrocnemius is responsible for providing the propelling force for actions like running and jumping.

Lying just beneath the Gastrocnemius is the Soleus. The Soleus originates from the upper portions of the tibia and fibula, the bones of the lower leg, and joins the Gastrocnemius to attach to the Achilles tendon. The Soleus is responsible for flexion of the ankle joint, especially when the knee is bent, therefore extending the foot downward.

Our professionals at CardioFlex Therapy recommend that you take a few minutes each day to stretch these essential muscles. Not only does this consistent practice release tension, but also will prevent future injury. Follow these easy directions to properly execute these exercises at home:


Soleus Stretch:

Soleus Stretch

Standing - Press the ball of the foot against a wall. Extend your other leg behind you with a slight bend to the knee. Your front foot should feel the stretch. Alternatively, use an angled platform with the knee bent and other foot slightly behind you and bent (see below).


Seated - With legs extended in front of you, place an object like a foam roller or pillow under your knees. Use a strap or your hands to pull one toe toward you into dorsiflexion.





Gastrocnemius Stretch:

Gastrocnemius Stretch

Standing 2 -3 feet in front of a wall, extend your hands to press against the wall and lean slightly in.  With one foot, take a step forward and bend the knee. The back foot should remain straight with the heel to the ground and toes pointed to the wall. Alternatively, you may also use an angled platform to perform this exercise, as shown below.


For information on how we can help you with your lower body mobility find us in our website: www.cardioflextherapy.com or visit our BLOG

PT Tech needed at CardioFlex Therapy

CardioFlex Therapy is looking to hire a Physical Therapy Tech for our PT & OT Clinic located in Davie, FL. Ideal candidates need to have completed some college courses, are pursuing a career in Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy, and can give at least a 1 year commitment to this job.

We consider this opportunity to be similar to a paid internship because of the invaluable experience that is gained toward a future career in Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy. CardioFlex Therapy is open Monday to Friday, from 8am to 7pm, and specializes in Orthopedics, Sports Injury, Vertigo, Neurological Conditions, and Cardiopulmonary Rehab.

Physical Therapy Technicians for CardioFlex Therapy will be responsible for assisting the Physical Therapists and Occupational Therapists with patient modalities, exercises, facility management, straightening, cleaning, front desk support, and various tasks within the clinic. Patient Modalities include Ice, Heat, Ultrasound, Electrical Stimulation, Cold Laser, Anodyne Therapy, Cervical Traction, Lumbar Traction, Lymphedema Pump, Iontophoresis, etc.

For more info on CardioFlex Therapy employment opportunities visit:  http://www.cardioflextherapy.com/blog/physical-therapy-technician-part-time-postion-cardioflex-therapy/ & our website at www.cardioflextherapy.com

Buen Provecho Miami

CardioFlex is proud to support Buen Provecho Miami benefiting the United Community Options of South Florida on February 8, 2018. This is an exclusive dinner with various chefs preparing a course, collaborating to create a fantastic meal and a fantastic experience.

The United Community Options of South Florida, formerly United Cerebral Palsy of South Florida, serves more than 1,600 infants, children and adults at over 60 locations in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach & Mid-Coast Counties.

United Community Options serves children and adults with a wide range of needs and abilities including physical, intellectual, and neurological disabilities, as well as developmental delays and developmental disabilities, such as cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorder, Prader-Willi syndrome, epilepsy, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and those who are technology dependent or medically fragile. In addition, we serve typically developing children and adolescents in many of our programs.

Join Us for Buen Provecho Miami This is an exclusive dinner with various chefs preparing a course, collaborating to create a fantastic meal and a fantastic experience. Each course will be paired with wine, a high end silent auction will be available, and an opportunity to meet and greet with the chefs will be part of the fun once all courses have been served. All proceeds benefit United Community Options of South Florida. HOSTED BY DARLENE & JORGE PEREZ

For more info, please visit our blog at http://www.cardioflextherapy.com/blog/buen-provecho-miami/
For info on CardioFlex Therapy physical and occupational therapists visit our website at www.cardioflextherapy.com