Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Vertigo Therapy

By: Terry Abrams
CardioFlex Therapy is widely recognized as the top company for Vertigo Therapy & Vestibular Rehabilitation for patients who have Vertigo, Dizziness, BPPV, Impaired Balance, Meniere’s Disease, Gait & Balance Disorders, Labyrinthitis, Ataxia, Impaired Coordination, and Neurological Conditions. We perform Vestibular Rehabilitation to help prevent falls and enhance functional movements, so the patient can regain their previous level of balance, or improve to a new level.

We perform Outpatient Vertigo Rehab & Physical Therapy in our brand new Outpatient facility in Davie, FL. We travel to patient’s homes located in Broward, Dade, and Palm Beach Counties, when it’s not convenient for them to travel to us.

We understand that if we did not offer this service, many of these patients would not receive the care that they need. We always stay with our patients for a full hour treatment session when we are performing Home Physical Therapy for Vertigo & Balance Disorders.

For more info, please visit www.cardioflextherapy.com

Vertigo Therapy: How to use Vestibular Rehabilitation & Maneuvers to eliminate Positional Vertigo & BPPV

Vertigo Therapy: How to use Vestibular Rehabilitation & Maneuvers to eliminate Positional Vertigo & BPPV

By: Terry Abrams
Over the past 6 years CardioFlex Therapy has successfully treated hundreds of vertigo patients, and assisted them in eliminating their dizziness. I want to share some concepts of how to use Vestibular Rehabilitation to get maximum results for Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) patients.

Diagnosis
The first step in getting rid of dizziness begins with a solid diagnosis. Does the patient have a peripheral or a central problem? What causes the patient to get dizzy? Is there any spinning vertigo with the dizzy episodes? Patients that have Meniere’s Disease or other chronic conditions will get recurring bouts of dizziness, so helping them resolve each episode quickly will be the best case scenario for those individuals.


Central Vertigo involves brain and spinal cord lesions such as tumors, cysts, surgeries, scar tissue, and degeneration. Neuromuscular disorders such as Multiple Sclerosis, Ataxia, Stroke, & Parkinson’s Disease can affect the cerebellum in the brain, causing gait and balance disturbances as well as severe vertigo. Peripheral Vertigo is typically considered to be caused by anything not in the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). Much of the time, Peripheral Vertigo is synonymous with Positional Vertigo (BPPV).

To truly diagnose the vertigo as peripheral, the patient must have a brain MRI to rule out central involvement. A Hallpike Dix test and a Supine Roll Test are performed to see if the patient has Positional Vertigo on the left side, the right side, both sides, or not at all. Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is caused by displaced otoconia, commonly called crystals, which tend to get stuck in the 3 semicircular canals. The Hallpike Dix Test will be positive if crystals are stuck in either the Anterior or Posterior canals. The Supine Roll Test will be positive if crystals are stuck in the Horizontal canals.

Eye tests need to be conducted with and without head movement to see if there is a visual sensory-in component. In other words, if a patient gets dizzy from visual tests with or without head movement, then there is probably a visual sensory-in pathway which can trigger the symptoms at any time, usually seen with severe vertigo. If the patient gets any nystagmus (spinning vertigo), then they have a sensory-out component through their eyes, and are more likely to have a sensory-in component as well.

Treatment

At CardioFlex, we believe in a concept that we call “Repetitive Maneuvers.” We believe that several maneuvers should be performed in each treatment session in order to clear the crystals out of the semicircular canals, and become free flowing like they were before getting stuck. There are several maneuvers that we like to use in our sessions to clear the crystals, such as the Brandt-Daroff Maneuver, the Semont Maneuver, Epley’s Maneuver, and the Barbeque Roll Maneuver.

The Brandt-Daroff Maneuver is the best maneuver to give to patients for a Home Exercise Program (HEP), because it’s the simplest maneuver to execute. In our clinic, we will have the patient do this maneuver first to get the crystals flowing, and get their vestibular system ready to handle more intense stimuli. After this maneuver, we will do eye exercises in sitting with the patient, if they have any sensory-in problems. If they don’t have any sensory-in dizziness, then we will proceed to static and dynamic balance exercises, with and without head movements. The head movements are either very small rapid movements, or slow full range movements, which are meant to disturb balance and aggravate the dizziness symptoms. After these balance exercises are done, we may decide to do some functional activities with head movements, such as squats, lunges, and different directional walking exercises. The goal of each therapy session is to aggravate the dizziness and clear the displaced crystals.

Which exercises we choose for the patient is based on a progressive loading pattern, starting off very easy then progressing to very difficult exercises by the end of therapy. At the end of each treatment session, we will do 1 power maneuver, such as the Semont Maneuver, Epley’s Maneuver, or the Barbeque Roll. Once they can handle a power maneuver without any adverse dizziness symptoms, then we will change the order of the maneuvers to enable as many as 4 maneuvers per session. The ideal order becomes: Brandt-Daroff Maneuver, Semont Maneuver, balance exercises, functional exercises, and lastly the Epley’s Maneuver.

The Brandt-Daroff, Semont, and Epley’s Maneuvers clear crystals in the Anterior and the Posterior semicircular canals, but not in the Horizontal (Lateral) canal. The Barbeque Roll Maneuver clears crystals in the Horizontal canal, so it’s really not needed unless the other maneuvers are not able to completely get rid of the vertigo, or if the patient tested positive for the Supine Roll Test (Horizontal BPPV test). When the Barbeque Roll test is incorporated, it should either be the last maneuver, or the 2nd to last maneuver performed, to get maximum results. If the Barbeque Roll test is either too violent for the patient to handle (gets sick, nystagmus, etc.) or the patient cannot physically do it (rolling over), then another Horizontal Maneuver can be used such as the Log Roll Maneuver or the Gufoni Maneuver.

At CardioFlex, we have used our “Repetitive Maneuver” method on hundreds of vertigo patients with tremendous success. Due to the volume of patients who have had rapid results from our methods, we are very confident in our expertise treating patients with vertigo, dizziness, and balance disorders.

For more info, please visit www.cardioflextherapy.com



Therapeutic Massage Therapy

By: Terry Abrams
CardioFlex Therapy, founded in 2005, is a quality-centered service company offering deep tissue massage, sports massage therapy, and therapeutic massages in our rehab clinic. Since our launch, hundreds of patients have been assisted in reaching their personal and functional goals.


Located inside of our brand new Outpatient Rehab Center in Davie, FL, our results have been excellent, as patients are consistently amazed at how much better they feel, and how quickly they can return to their activity of choice. Whether a patient was in an auto accident, injured at work, or suffered a sports injury, we have the expertise to treat them. By having such a versatile approach, CardioFlex is a true leader in the rehab community.


For more info, please visit www.cardioflextherapy.com

Shoulder Physical Therapy

By: Terry Abrams

CardioFlex Therapy is the top Physical Therapy company for Shoulder Injuries. We work with all types of injuries, including Stiff Shoulder, Adhesive Capsulitis, Frozen Shoulder, Shoulder Blade Pain, Scapular Pain, Rotator Cuff Tears and Strains, Labral Tears, Dislocations, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Impingement, and all pre and post surgical repairs.
Whether CardioFlex delivers physical therapy services in the home, or in our brand new outpatient rehab facility, our patients receive an individualized and specifically designed treatment session for a full hour, with an experienced therapist from our staff. Patients are consistently amazed at how much better they feel, and how quickly they can return to their activity of choice. Whether a patient was in an auto accident, injured at work, or suffered a sports injury, we have the expertise to treat them. By having such a versatile approach, CardioFlex is a true leader in the rehab community.

For more info, please visit www.cardioflextherapy.com

Neurological Rehabilitation Therapy

By: Terry Abrams
CardioFlex Therapy performs Outpatient Physical Therapy for patients who have different Neurological Conditions like Bell’s Palsy, Vertigo, Strokes, Gait & Balance Disorders, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, Parkinson’s Disease, Spinal Cord Injuries, Traumatic Brain Injury, Ataxia, Autism, Nerve Impingement, and many others.
Our Outpatient Clinic is located in Davie, FL right next to Cooper City, Weston, Pembroke Pines, Plantation, Miramar, Sunrise, Hollywood, and Fort Lauderdale. Also, we travel to patient’s homes located in Broward, Dade, and Palm Beach Counties, when it’s not convenient for them to travel to us.

We understand that if we did not offer this service, many of these patients would not receive the care that they need. We always stay with our patients for at least a full hour treatment session, if not longer.

For more info, please visit www.cardioflextherapy.com

Stroke Recovery Physical Therapy

By: Terry Abrams

CardioFlex Therapy performs Home & Outpatient Physical Therapy for patients who have different Neurological Conditions like Strokes (CVA), TIA’s, Bell’s Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Ataxia, Autism, Nerve Impingement, Gait & Balance Disorders, Vertigo, and many others.

Our Physical Therapy clinic is located in Davie, FL. We travel to patient’s homes located in Broward, Dade, and Palm Beach Counties, when it’s not convenient for them to travel to us. We understand that if we did not offer this service, many of these patients would not receive the care that they need. We always stay with our patients for a full hour treatment session.

For more info, please visit www.cardioflextherapy.com

Physical Therapy for Headaches & Migraines

By: Terry Abrams
CardioFlex Therapy performs Home & Outpatient Physical Therapy treatment for patients who have Headaches, Migraines, Cluster Headaches, Tension Headaches, Migraine Headaches, Severe Headaches, Chronic Headaches, and Natural Headaches.

Our Physical Therapy clinic is located in Davie, FL. We travel to patient’s homes located in Broward, Dade, and Palm Beach Counties, when it’s not convenient for them to travel to us. We understand that if we did not offer this service, many of these patients would not receive the care that they need. We always stay with our patients for a full hour treatment session.

For more info, please visit www.cardioflextherapy.com

Knee Injury & Treatment in South Florida

By: Terry Abrams
CardioFlex Therapy is the top Physical Therapy company for Total Knee Replacements & Knee Injuries. We work with all types of injuries, including ACL Tears, Mensicus Tears, Ligament Injuries, Patellar Tendinits, Bursitis, IT Band Pain, Chondromalacia, Patellafemoral Pain, Strains, Sprains, and all Pre and Post Surgical Repairs. Whether CardioFlex delivers physical therapy services in the home, or in our brand new outpatient rehab facility in Davie, our patients receive an individualized and specifically designed treatment session for a full hour with an experienced therapist from our staff. Patients are consistently amazed at how much better they feel, and how quickly they can return to their activity of choice. Whether a patient was in an auto accident, injured at work, or suffered a sports injury, we have the expertise to treat them. By having such a versatile approach, CardioFlex is a true leader in the rehab community. For more info, please visit www.cardioflextherapy.com

Tuesday, May 30, 2017

ACL Tear Rehab Exercises versus ACL Tear Reconstruction

By: Terry Abrams
ACL RehabTearing your ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) can be a traumatic episode or a slow degeneration over time. Either way, there are only two reasonable choices: get an ACL repair surgery or just do Physical Therapy rehab exercises to try to stabilize the injured knee. It’s difficult to have a completely stabilized knee with a full ACL tear, because of what the ACL does within the knee joint.
The ACL is one of four major ligaments in the knee joint. The other three are the MCL (Medial Collateral Ligament), the LCL (Lateral Collateral Ligament), and the PCL (Posterior Collateral Ligament). The ACL is a strong ligament that prevents anterior translation of the tibia on the femur. In other words, when you squat or bend your knee in a closed-chain position (foot on the ground), the ACL prevents or limits the lower leg from moving forward.
Knee ligaments are usually torn by severe forces caused by extreme and rapid bending of the knee. Since ligaments are strong bands of soft tissue that attach one bone to another, tearing a major ligament is usually very painful and elicits a “popping” sensation. Occasionally, the ACL can just degrade gradually over time, perhaps occurring with several small accidents or injuries. People with a deficient ACL feel tremendous instability with squatting, lunging, jumping, and quick change of direction exercises. ACL tears are more common in high contact sports such as football and rugby, in which awkward hits and movements occur. Sports with rapid change of direction such as basketball and soccer also have a higher than normal occurrence rate for ACL tears. Auto accidents, slip and falls, and jumping awkwardly can all cause the ACL to tear.

Diagnosis
The best way to diagnose an ACL tear is using either the Anterior Drawer Test, or the Lachman’s Test. These tests help the provider to evaluate the amount of anterior translation of the tibia on the femur. A positive test occurs when there is hyper-mobility of the tibia greater than a normal amount of joint play in the knee. If there is no definitive end-feel during these tests, then a full ACL tear is highly likely. Of course, an MRI will need to be performed to fully confirm the diagnosis.
Once the diagnosis has been confirmed, the patient has to decide whether to get a surgical reconstruction, or just do Physical Therapy rehab to learn how to deal with it. If surgery is opted for, its usually performed in one of two different ways. The first and most common way of replacing the torn ligament is to use the ACL from a cadaver body, and implant this ACL where the old one was attached inside the knee. The second way to do this repair is to graft a pseudo ACL off one of the patient’s hamstring tendons, and attach it inside the knee.

ACL RehabRehab
If the surgery goes well, then the patient will usually begin Physical Therapy within the first week, so that the joint doesn’t become stiff. Sometimes, the surgeon will order Home Physical Therapy for the first 2-3 weeks after the surgery, because it’s so much easier for the patient. Each Orthopedic Surgeon typically has their own ACL post-op protocol, and some surgeons actually have a few or several different protocols, depending on the complexity of the surgery and the patient’s age and physical conditioning level. For example, a 20 year old professional athlete will be on a faster protocol than a sedentary 50 year old, that never plays sports or exercises. Although a protocol may be important, it’s also up the to Physical Therapy provider to decide if the patient is ahead or behind where they are supposed to be, and adjust the exercise routine accordingly. Providers have to remember that each individual is different, and the road to health is paved with ups and downs. With time, good medical care, and personalized Physical Therapy, patients can expect to minimize their healing time significantly.
The basic post-op exercise protocol following ACL reconstruction typically is drafted for a 6-9 month time frame. The Physical Therapy usually lasts anywhere from 3 months up to 9 months, depending on patient motivation, complications, and need to regain previous level of function. Sometimes patients can continue to do the exercises on their own, once they get to a good level in the clinic. Week 1 therapeutic exercises may include Quad Sets, Straight Leg Raises, Hip exercises, Hamstrings Stretches, and Heel Slides. Eventually, the patient will be able to perform Squats, Lunges, Deadlifts, Knee Extensions, Plyometrics, and eventually Running and Agility Drills.
The rehab exercises for patients choosing not to get surgery are similar to the ACL reconstruction post-op exercises, except instead of starting at week 1, the ACL deficient patient would incorporate some early exercises and also perform many closed chain exercises to work on knee stability. Squats, Lunges, Deadlifts, and Balancing exercises can be utilized immediately, as long as the patient doesn’t have too much pain or inflammation left over from the initial trauma of the ACL tear.

Long Term Prognosis
Although it seems unlikely that ACL deficient patients can get back to playing sports at a high level, it is possible to develop surrounding muscles to compensate for the torn ACL. Also, wearing an ACL brace during sports activities helps with stability for both the ACL deficient and post-op patient. The choice of whether to get the ACL reconstruction surgery or not can only be made by the patient. Ultimately, Physical Therapy rehab exercises are recommended either way, but it is possible to regain a fairly good amount of function without going through the surgery and the difficult rehab. But typically, if the patient wants to resume playing sports or activities at their prior level before the injury, then the surgery is strongly recommended.

For more info, please visit www.cardioflextherapy.com

Home Physical Therapy Therapy – Broward, Dade, & Palm Beach counties

By: Terry Abrams
CardioFlex’s Physical Therapists travel to patient’s homes located in Broward, Dade, and Palm Beach Counties, when it’s not convenient for them to travel to us. We understand that if we did not offer this service, many of these patients would not receive the care that they need. This is one reason why CardioFlex Therapy is the best Home Physical Therapy company in South Florida.

We have brought together a staff full of highly caring and experienced therapists, who share the same vision of creating a new standard in rehab. Our specialized programs in orthopedic injuries, sports injuries, neurological disorders, and cardiopulmonary conditions help our patients to reach the highest possible level of recovery.
We treat all Orthopedic injuries, including Shoulders, Knees, Hips, Elbow & Wrist, Foot & Ankle, Neck & Back Pain, Sciatica, Radiating Pain & Numbness, Fractures, Dislocations, Tendon Tears & Strains, Ligament Tears & Strains, Muscle Tears & Strains, Tendonitis, Bursitis, Osteoarthritis (OA), Pre-Surgery, Post-Surgery, Total Joint Replacements (THR, TKR, TSR), Cartilage Tears & Pain, Chronic Pain, Strains & Sprains, and Postural Malalignment.

For Neurological Conditions, we treat patients with Strokes (CVA), TIA’s, Bell’s Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Ataxia, Autism, Nerve Impingement, Gait & Balance Disorders, Vertigo, and many others.

For CardioPulmonary conditions, we perform physical therapy for patients suffering from Heart Disease, COPD, Breathing Difficulty, Lung Disease, Lymphedema, Chronic Swelling, Chronic Edema, Pitting Edema, Lymhedema Obstruction, Breast Lymphedema & Chronic Fluid Retention. We always stay with our patients for a full hour treatment session. Our concept is to bring the clinic in to the patient, which accounts for all the rehab equipment that we travel with.
For more info, please visit www.cardioflextherapy.com

Hip Replacement & Injury Physical Therapy

By: Terry Abrams
CardioFlex Therapy is the top Physical Therapy for Hip & Pelvic Injuries. We work with all types of injuries, including Hip Pain, Pelvis Pain, Total Hip Replacements (THR), Dislocations, Osteoarthritis, Femur Fractures, Pelvic Fractures, Labral Tears, Labrum Tears, Tendinits, Bursitis, IT Band Pain, Pelvic Instability, Leg Length Difference, Strains, Sprains, Hip ORIF, and all Pre and Post Surgical Repairs.


Whether CardioFlex delivers physical therapy services in our brand new Outpatient Rehab Facility in Davie or in the home, our patients receive an individualized and specifically designed treatment session for a full hour with an experienced therapist from our staff. Our Davie Clinic is close to Cooper City, Weston, Pembroke Pines, Plantation, Hollywood, Miramar, Fort Lauderdale, and Sunrise.

For Home Physical Therapy we travel to homes located in Broward, Dade, & Palm Beach counties. Patients are consistently amazed at how much better they feel, and how quickly they can return to their activity of choice. Whether a patient was in an auto accident, injured at work, or suffered a sports injury, we have the expertise to treat them. By having such a versatile approach, CardioFlex is a true leader in the rehab community.

For more info, please visit www.cardioflextherapy.com



Wrist Pain Physical Therapy

By: Terry Abrams 

CardioFlex Therapy is the top Physical Therapy company for Wrist Injuries. We work with all types of wrist injuries, including Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Ulnar Nerve Compression, Medial Nerve Compression, Wrist Fractures, Dislocations, Strains, Sprains, and all pre and post surgical repairs.

Whether CardioFlex delivers physical therapy services in the home, or in our brand new outpatient rehab facility in Davie, our patients receive an individualized and specifically designed treatment session for a full hour, with an experienced therapist from our staff. Patients are consistently amazed at how much better they feel, and how quickly they can return to their activity of choice.
Whether a patient was in an auto accident, injured at work, or suffered a sports injury, we have the expertise to treat them. By having such a versatile approach, CardioFlex is a true leader in the rehab community.

For more info, please visit www.cardioflextherapy.com

Occupational Therapy for Hand & Wrist Injuries

By: Terry Abrams

CardioFlex Therapy is proud to announce the launch of our Occupational Therapy department, for Hand & Wrist injuries. We offer Occupational Therapy in our brand new Outpatient Clinic in Davie, FL. We have Occupational Therapists (OT) who are also Certified Hand Therapists (CHT), therefore bringing the highest level of expertise into our clinic.

Our Occupational Therapists are trained to work with any upper extremity injury or condition, whether it’s orthopedic, neurological, or cardiovascular based. Our therapists can make splits and supporting devices at our facility, and utilize a wide diversity of modalities such as wet heat, ice, ultrasound, laser, and iontophoresis. We also have resistance equipment for all levels, and many fine motor/ coordination tools in our department.
By offering such a specialized type of therapy in addition to our other services, CardioFlex brings tremendous value to the healthcare market.


For more info, please visit www.cardioflextherapy.com

Home Occupational Therapy 

By: Terry Abrams
CardioFlex’s Occupational Therapists travel to patient’s homes located in Broward, Dade, and Palm Beach Counties, when it’s not convenient for them to travel to us. We understand that if we did not offer this service, many of these patients would not receive the care that they need. This is one reason why CardioFlex Therapy is the best Home Occupational Therapy company in South Florida.

We have brought together a staff full of highly caring and experienced therapists, who share the same vision of creating a new standard in rehab. Our specialized programs in orthopedic injuries, sports injuries, neurological disorders, and cardiopulmonary conditions help our patients to reach the highest possible level of recovery.

We treat all Orthopedic injuries, including Shoulders, Elbow & Wrist, Hands, Fingers & Joints, Carpal Tunnel, Trigger Finger, Radiating Pain & Numbness, Ulnar Nerve Compression, Medial Nerve Compression, De Quervain’s Syndrome, Fractures, Dislocations, Tendon Tears & Strains, Ligament Tears & Strains, Muscle Tears & Strains, Tendonitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Osteoarthritis (OA), Pre-Surgery, Post-Surgery, Total Joint Replacements, Cartilage Tears & Pain, Chronic Pain, Strains & Sprains, and Postural Misalignment.


For Neurological Conditions, we treat patients with Strokes (CVA), TIA’s, Muscular Dystrophy, Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Ataxia, Autism, Nerve Impingement, Sensory Deficits, Motor Deficits, Decreased Coordination, and many others.

For CardioPulmonary conditions, we perform physical therapy for patients suffering from Heart Disease, COPD, Breathing Difficulty, Lung Disease, Lymphedema, Chronic Swelling, Chronic Edema, Pitting Edema, Lymhedema Obstruction, Breast Lymphedema & Chronic Fluid Retention. We always stay with our patients for a full hour treatment session. Our concept is to bring the clinic in to the patient, which accounts for all the rehab equipment that we travel with.

For more info, please visit www.cardioflextherapy.com

Certified Hand Therapy Program Now Offered at CardioFlex

By: Terry Abrams
CardioFlex Therapy is excited to announce the expansion of our Hand Therapy Program into a full-time department within our Outpatient Clinic. Led by experienced Occupational Therapists, our Hand Therapy program treats a wide variety of hand, finger, wrist, forearm, and elbow injuries. Our OT’s also manufacture custom upper extremity splits, specifically made for each individual and their current injury or condition. Patients can expect to get personalized care and rehab for all arm ailments, no matter whether they were injured at work, in an auto accident, or during a sporting event.

CardioFlex successfully treats all levels of arm injuries, including finger, wrist, and elbow fractures, tendonitis, bursitis, tenosynovitis, bone breaks, ORIF fracture surgeries, biceps tears, muscles tears, strains, sprains, DeQuervain’s Syndrome, cartilage damage, tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, carpal tunnel, radial & ulnar nerve impingement, dislocated fingers, wrist, & elbows, cubital tunnel, triceps tears, nerve damage, peripheral neuropathy, neurological conditions, neuro disorders, cysts, contractures, and pre & post surgical patients.

CardioFlex has the flexibility to treat patients at our Outpatient Rehab Clinic in Davie, at their home, or at their place of work. By offering a Hand Therapy Program that is incredibly versatile, CardioFlex is a true leader in the South Florida rehabilitation community.

For more info, please visit www.cardioflextherapy.com

Foot & Ankle Injury Physical  Therapy

By: Terry Abrams

CardioFlex Therapy is the top Physical Therapy company for Foot & Ankle Injuries. We work with all types of injuries, including Dislocations, Osteoarthritis, Fractures, Stress Fractures, Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome, Talus Injuries, Shin Splints, Achilles Tendonitis, Calf Pain, Bursitis, Leg Length Difference, Ankle Strains, Ankle Sprains, Gait & Balance difficulty, Muscle Weakness, Flat Foot, Pronated Foot, Drop Foot, and all Pre and Post Surgical Repairs.

Whether CardioFlex delivers physical therapy services in the home, or in our brand new Outpatient Rehab Facility in Davie, our patients receive an individualized and specifically designed treatment session for a full hour with an experienced therapist from our staff.

For Home Physical Therapy, we travel to Broward, Dade, & Palm Beach counties. Patients are consistently amazed at how much better they feel, and how quickly they can return to their activity of choice. Whether a patient was in an auto accident, injured at work, or suffered a sports injury, we have the expertise to treat them.

For more info, please visit www.cardioflextherapy.com

New Additions to the Outpatient Clinic

By: Terry Abrams
CardioFlex Therapy is proud to announce some new additions to the outpatient clinic which will expand our repertoire of therapeutic treatments and customer care.

Our patients with neuropathy have already reported positive results after only a few sessions with our new Anodyne Infrared Light Therapy system! The Anodyne device uses infrared light to stimulate local circulation and decrease pain and stiffness, safely and without the use of drugs. We’re excited to have this treatment available to our patients!



The Knee/Ankle Flexionator is an overpressure stretching mechanism designed to increase range of motion and flexibility. The Flexionator is extremely effective speeding the recovery from knee injuries such as ACL reconstructions and meniscus repairs.



A new low table in the gym area will be useful for those busy overflow times as well as for being of use for patients with difficulty getting up from the floor or high tables. This table is already becoming a favorite for patients.



CardioFlex Therapy strives to maintain our top position as the leading name in physical therapy throughout South Florida. Remember, we’re here for you for your aches and pains as well as injury rehabilitation.

For more info, please visit www.cardioflextherapy.com

Personal Training - South Florida

By: Terry Abrams
CardioFlex Therapy, founded in 2005, is a Physical Therapy company offering Personal Training and Physical Therapy in the homes of our patients, and in our rehab clinic. Since our launch, hundreds of patients have been assisted in reaching their personal and functional goals.

For Home Personal Training & Physical Therapy, we travel to patients homes located in Broward, Dade, & Palm Beach counties. We travel with a lot of different Personal Training equipment, so our clients feel that we are bringing our Fitness Center into their homes. Our therapists routinely bring Shoulder Pulleys, Therabands, Ankle Weights, Dumbbells, Theraball, Kickball, Agility Cones, Biofreeze, a Floor Bicycle, and other related items for Fitness & Personal Training.

For Outpatient Personal Training & Therapy, our new Fitness Center & Physical Therapy clinic is located in Davie, Florida in close proximity to the cities of Cooper City, Weston, Pembroke Pines, Plantation, Southwest Ranches, and Hollywood. Our results have been excellent, as patients are consistently amazed at how much better they feel, and how quickly they can increase their overall functional ability, and also get into better shape.

Whether a patient was in an auto accident, injured at work, suffered a sports injury, or simply suffering from a lack of conditioning or strength, we have the expertise to treat them. By having such a versatile approach, CardioFlex is a true leader in the rehab community.

For more info, please visit www.cardioflextherapy.com

How to Stay in Shape During the Holidays

By: Terry Abrams
Most Americans would like to stay in shape during the holidays, but usually don’t understand how to do it. This article outlines a plan to help accomplish this goal.

Start by taking a look at your current lifestyle and eating habits, and make general decisions around what you’re doing. There are 2 main factors to consider in your approach, nutrition and exercising, but there are many questions that you need to ask yourself in order to formulate a basic strategy.

Are you happy with your current weight, or are you trying to lose weight? Do you exercise regularly, or are you sedentary? How long and how intense are your workouts?

You need to build a plan without too much instant shock to your system, and you have to take into account the increased seasonal calories that you will be taking in. I would recommend trying to eat a moderate diet, and increasing your exercise program to combat the extra holiday food that you may eat. If you don’t think you have the time to increase your workouts then you can choose to either decrease your caloric intake, or increase the intensity of your exercise routine. If time allows, I would definitely recommend increasing your cardio workouts during this time of the year.

If you do cardio for 1 hour, 5 to 6 times a week, and add light weights with high reps 3 times a week, then you should be able to get through the Holidays without any weight gain, unless you’re eating chocolate and french fries every day! But if you haven’t been working out at all, then scale down to doing cardio just 3 to 4 times a week, and weights twice a week.

If you’re an athlete or former athlete and can do sports training or more intense activity such as plyometrics, then mixing these into your routine instead of cardio will actually burn more calories. With sprints and plyometrics, a 5:1 rest to work ratio is ideal for training. That may sound like too much rest, but you will need the break time to be able to go all out. The human body is not designed to sustain peak intensity for very long.

I recommend weighing yourself everyday in the morning to hold yourself accountable, and to also know where you stand in relation to your goals. If you are weighing yourself everyday, then you will also know what works and what doesn’t work, and how certain foods and exercise programs affect your weight. Remember, no matter how much you workout, if you eat more calories than you burn, then you will probably gain weight. Not all calories are created equal, so try to limit your saturated fats, trans fats, carbs, and sugars. Try your best not to eat any of these after 7pm, for maximal fat burn throughout sleep.

Just remember that after the holidays are over, your New Year’s resolutions don’t have to be about weight loss and getting into shape, because you’ll already be well on your way there!

For more info, please visit www.cardioflextherapy.com

Exercises Following ACL Reconstruction Surgery

By: Terry Abrams
This is a video clip of a CardioFlex Therapy patient performing agility exercises following a right knee ACL reconstruction. The agility drill in this clip is called a “Triangle Sprint”, which is performed around three cones to help increase her change of direction ability and explosiveness.


For more info, please visit www.cardioflextherapy.com

Inspirational Video – Arlene Cohen becomes a national level athlete despite her difficulties

By: Terry Abrams
Check out this inspirational video!!
This is the story of Arlene Cohen, a survivor of a severe leg infection that left her with an amputated leg. Arlene is the mother of a CardioFlex Therapy patient, and is a friend of the company. Her story of how she battled back, and became a national level athlete with a sports prosthetic, is extremely motivational to all of us. We wanted to share her story with the world, and the video that explains it all.



For more info, please visit www.cardioflextherapy.com

Office Worker Stretching Guide 

By: Terry Abrams
A majority of Americans spend 40 hours a week, 8 hours a day tied to a desk and staring at a computer. The downfall of computer based work is that it compromises the well being of your body. Not only does prolonged sitting have an effect on cardiovascular health but also musculoskeletal integrity as well. Prolonged sitting along with bad posture can shorten hamstrings and hip flexors, contribute to neck and back pain, and even diminish core strength. To keep your body in tip-top shape CardioFlex would like to share some videos on stretches and exercises you can do while at your desk. We hope you enjoy the videos! (Tip: It is recommended to stand up, walk, stretch, etc. 5-10 min every hour.)
Hold Stretch for 30 seconds, perform 3 per side.
Hold stretch for 5 seconds, perform 10 per side.
Hold stretch for 30 seconds, perform 3 per side.
Hold for 30 seconds, perform 3 per side.
Hold for 30 seconds, perform 3 per side
*Please consult a physical therapist or physician one-on-one if you have any questions, pain or other physical issues*

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Maintaining Balance

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Balance is not commonly viewed as an important aspect of physical fitness but it can prove essential in preventing injury. We normally don't think about our balance until we slip or fall and get injured because of instability. Just like anything else such as muscle and bone strength our balance can deteriorate the older we get. Balance is one of those "use-it-or-lose-it" situations, it must be trained and strengthened over time. Poor balance can lead to instability and put us at risk to slip or fall causing serious injury such as a broken hip, which in turn, can lead to prolonged injury and a downward spiral into dependence and ill health. The good news is that it's never too late to start, simple exercises that don't require a lot of equipment can be utilized to help improve balance. For more info, please visit www.cardioflextherapy.com

Elbow Pain Injury & Treatment

By: Terry Abrams
CardioFlex Therapy is the top Physical Therapy company for Elbow Injuries & Elbow Pain. We work with all types of injuries, including Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epidondylitis), Golfer's Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis), Tendinitis, Bursitis, Ulnar Nerve Compression, Medial Nerve Compression, Biceps Tears, Triceps Tears, Elbow Fractures, Radial Fractures, Ulnar Fractures, Dislocations, Forearm Injuries, and all Pre and Post Surgical Repairs. Whether CardioFlex delivers physical therapy services in the home, or in our brand new Outpatient rehab facility in Davie, FL, our patients receive an individualized and specifically designed treatment session for a full hour, with an experienced therapist from our staff. Patients are consistently amazed at how much better they feel, and how quickly they can return to their activity of choice. Whether a patient was in an auto accident, injured at work, or suffered a sports injury, we have the expertise to treat them. By having such a versatile approach, CardioFlex is a true leader in the rehab community. For more info, please visit www.cardioflextherapy.com

Lymphedema Treatment

By: Terry Abrams
CardioFlex Therapy performs Home & Outpatient Lymphedema Management & Physical Therapy treatment for patients who have Lymphedema, Chronic Swelling, Chronic Edema, Pitting Edema, Lymhedema Obstruction, Breast Lymphedema & Chronic Fluid Retention. Our Therapy consists of Wrapping, Lymphedema Sleeve Pump, Lymphatic Massage, Modalities, and Therapeutic Exercises for increased circulation. Our Physical Therapy clinic is located in Davie, FL in close proximity to Cooper City, Pembroke Pines, Weston, Plantation, Southwest Ranches, Hollywood, Miramar, Sunrise, and Fort Lauderdale. We travel to patient’s homes located in Broward, Dade, and Palm Beach Counties, when it’s not convenient for them to travel to us. We understand that if we did not offer this service, many of these patients would not receive the care that they need. We always stay with our patients for a full hour treatment session. For more info, please visit www.cardioflextherapy.com
Spine Pain Treatment Therapy
By: Terry Abrams
CardioFlex Therapy is the best Physical Therapy Company for treating Back Pain & Injuries.
We are experts in treating Herniated Discs, Bulging Discs, Spinal Stenosis, Lumbar Spondylosis, Spondylolithesis, Scoliosis, Spondylolysis, Osteoarthritis, Fracture, Sciatica, Radicular Pain, Radiculitis, Pirifomis Syndrome, Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Pain, Thoracic Pain, Lumbar Fusion, Degenerative Disc Disease, Lumbar Strain/ Sprain, Lumbar Muscle Spasms, and Pre & Post Surgeries. Our Outpatient office is in Davie, FL. With our individualized and specifically designed Physical Therapy treatment sessions, it’s no wonder why our patients are recovering faster. We utilize our facility to rehab patients from injuries, prevent injuries before they happen, and condition athletes to perform better in competition. We also do Home Physical Therapy for patient who need this service. Whether a patient was in an auto accident, injured at work, or suffered a sports injury, we have the expertise to treat them. By having such a versatile approach, CardioFlex is a true leader in the rehab community. For more info, please visit: www.cardioflextherapy.com 
Fix Your Posture and Improve Your Health
By: Terry Abrams
Most of us who work in an office setting are most likely sitting slouched over our desk chair and staring at a computer screen creating bad posture in our bodies. Having poor posture can result in tremendous structural damage to the spine, shoulders, hips, and knees. It can lead to things such as joint pain throughout your body, reduced flexibility, and compromised muscles which can limit your body's ability to burn fat and build strength. With that being said CardioFlex Therapy would like to share a very informative article to help fix your posture and improve your overall health. Click on the link to read article http://mybodystructure.com/main/fix-your-posture-imbalances-improve-strength-gains/. For more info, please visit www.cardioflextherapy.com/index.php

Friday, May 26, 2017

Car Accident Therapy
By: Terry Abrams
CardioFlex Therapy is the #1 company offering Auto Accident, Car Accident, Car Wreck, Traumatic Accident, Slip and Fall, LOP, Letter of Protection, Accident, and Lawsuit Physical Therapy in the homes of our patients, and in our rehab clinic. Our brand new Outpatient Clinic is centrally located in Davie, FL. We are right next to Cooper City, Weston, Pembroke Pines, Plantation, Southwest Ranches, Hollywood, Sunrise, Miramar, and Fort Lauderdale. For Home Physical Therapy, we travel to Broward, Dade, & Palm Beach counties. Our Therapists are experts in manual therapy and rehab techniques which are very helpful in accident recovery. With our individualized and specifically designed Physical Therapy treatment sessions, it’s no wonder why our patients are recovering faster.
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CardioFlex Therapy becomes Medicaid provider on January 13, 2017

Image result for florida medicaid logoCardioFlex Therapy is proud to announce that we are Medicaid providers, as of January  13, 2017, thereby helping to serve the Medicaid insurance recipients and their families here in South Florida. CardioFlex is accepting Medicaid in order to perform both Physical & Occupational Therapy in our Outpatient Clinic, and in the homes of our patients.  Patient age ranges will vary between the very young and the elderly, and everywhere in between.  Therefore, CardioFlex treats both Pediatrics & Adults with Medicaid health insurance benefits.
Medicaid provides health coverage to millions of Americans, including eligible low-income adults, children, pregnant women, elderly adults and people with disabilities. Medicaid is administered by states, according to federal requirements.  The program is funded jointly by states and the federal government.
Together with the Children’s Health Insurance Program, Medicaid provides health coverage to over 72.5 million Americans.  In part because of expansion under the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid is currently the single largest source of health coverage in the United States.
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