5 Steps to Using Tricare for Physical Therapy

TRICARE is the health care program for almost 9.4 million service members, retirees and their families around the world that provides military health benefits and health care support to ensure mission readiness. Whether you already have TRICARE or are just starting the enrollment process, take the next five minutes to learn the basics.

So How Do You Use TRICARE for Your Physical Therapy Needs?

1. First, talk to your primary care manager as you must go to your primary care manager to get a referral for Physical Therapy.
   
2. The second step is to request to be referred out to a specialist. There are Outpatient clinics in the community that are both in-network and out-of-network with TRICARE. We’re talking about in-network, which means your out-of-pocket cost will be less.
   
3. The third step would be to search for a specialist. If possible, you want to have a specialist in mind when you go to get the referral. For instance, you can search for CardioFlex Therapy, or our founder and Physical Therapy Director Terry Abrams. Both come up as in-network TRICARE providers, depending upon the database your on-base provider is looking at. Tell your primary care doctor, “I want to see the specialists at CardioFlex Therapy,” and have them refer you out to see us. Typically your primary care will honor your request.
   
4. If you are successful at getting the referral, the provider receives an authorization fax within a few days. For instance, if you chose CardioFlex we will get an authorization faxed to us from TRICARE with your information – the diagnosis, the number of visits, and any additional specifications.
   
5. The final step is setting up the appointment. Once we get that authorization letter we will call you to schedule your initial evaluation and treatment visit. During that call we will get a better sense of the issue and what types of activities you want to get back to once you’re better. Typically you’ll get about 12 visits authorized to start.

To learn more about what health insurance companies CardioFlex Therapy offers, read our articles here:  https:https://www.cardioflextherapy.com/blog/insurances-accepted-at-cardioflex-therapy/

Call our Physical Therapy outpatient clinic in Davie Florida for detailed information on what your insurance will cover, and a free phone consultation at 954.693.9090. You may also want to visit our In-Home Services page. We serve Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties for your convenience.

Part-Time Office Manager needed at CardioFlex Therapy

CardioFlex Therapy is currently hiring a part-time Office Manager for our Outpatient PT & OT Clinic in Davie, FL. We are looking for a candidate available to work 25-30 hours a week, 7:45 am – 1 pm, and some afternoon hours.

The Office Manager for CardioFlex Therapy is responsible for verifying insurances, processing the billing, analyzing documentation, assisting in payroll, scheduling patients, managing our Home Therapists, interviewing job applicants, managing staff, buying office supplies, drafting letters and e-mails, and all basic clerical activities. We are looking for a candidate with excellent attention to detail, customer service, and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

It is mandatory to have at least 2-3 years of healthcare experience and reside within a 15-minute drive to apply for this job. If interested, please email your resume to: info@cardioflextherapy.com

For more info visit: www.cardioflextherapy.com

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) needed for Outpatient Clinic at CardioFlex

CardioFlex Therapy is currently in need of a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) for our Outpatient PT & OT Facility located in Davie, FL.  This is a part-time position, 2-3 days, 10- 15 hours a week. The Physical Therapist Assistant will be in charge of PT treatments, manage PT techs, and produce clinical documentation.

CardioFlex Therapy is open Monday to Friday, from 8am to 7pm, and specializes in Orthopedics, Sports Injury, Vertigo, Neurological Conditions, Cardiopulmonary Rehab, and other specialized programs.

Requirements for this position include a Degree from a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) program, a current License as a Physical Therapist Assistant, and a minimum of 1 year of Physical Therapy experience.  The Physical Therapist Assistant will treat all injuries and conditions of our patients in addition to functional rehabilitation, while creating individualized and personalized Therapy sessions.

We provide excellent support for our Therapists, and make sure that they are well trained and understand how to design and manage high level exercise routines.  If interested, please email your resume to:info@cardioflextherapy.com

For more info visit: www.cardioflextherapy.com

CardioFlex Partners with Ambetter to Help you Rehabilitate

 CardioFlex Therapy is proud to be a part of the Ambetter & Sunshine Health network.

As an In-Network provider of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy, CardioFlex accepts all plans from Ambetter & Sunshine Health, including Marketplace, Medicare, and Medicaid insurance coverage.

Ambetter provides a wide variety of programs and resources that promote your whole health and well-being. Their approach is based on the core belief that quality healthcare is best delivered locally. Ambetter and Sunshine Health offers coverage with no lifetime limits, pre-existing conditions, increased coverage for kids, increased preventive care for adults and seniors, and preventive care for women.

To learn more about what health insurance companies CardioFlex Therapy offers, read our articles here: https:https://www.cardioflextherapy.com/blog/insurances-accepted-at-cardioflex-therapy/  . Call our Physical Therapy outpatient clinic in Davie Florida for detailed information on what your insurance will cover, and a free phone consultation at 954.693.9090. You may also want to visit our In-Home Services page. We serve Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties for your convenience.

For more info visit: www.cardioflextherapy.com

CardioFlex Therapy joins Ambetter

CardioFlex Therapy is excited to announce we have joined the Ambetter & Sunshine Health network. As an In-Network provider of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy, CardioFlex now accepts all plans from Ambetter & Sunshine Health, including Marketplace, Medicare, and Medicaid insurance coverage. CardioFlex Therapy performs Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy in our Outpatient Clinic, and in the homes of our patients.

 

Ambetter from Sunshine Health is Centene Corporation‘s Health Insurance Marketplace product. Their approach is based on the core belief that quality healthcare is best delivered locally. Ambetter and Sunshine Health offers coverage with no lifetime limits, pre-existing conditions, increased coverage for kids, increased preventive care for adults and seniors, and preventive care for women.

Ambetter Sunshine Health is now accepted at CardioFlex Therapy for your Physical Therapy needs.

To learn more about what health insurance companies CardioFlex Therapy offers, read our articles here: https:https://www.cardioflextherapy.com/blog/insurances-accepted-at-cardioflex-therapy/ Call our Physical Therapy outpatient clinic in Davie Florida for detailed information on what your insurance will cover, and a free phone consultation at 954.693.9090. You may also want to visit our In-Home Services page. We serve Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties for your convenience.

For more info visit: www.cardioflextherapy.com

Knee Injury & Treatment in South Florida

CardioFlex Therapy is the top Physical Therapy clinic for Total Knee Replacements & Knee Injuries. We work with all types of injuries, including ACL Tears, Meniscus Tears, Ligament Injuries, Patellar Tendinitis, Bursitis, IT Band Pain, Chondromalacia, Patellofemoral 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

For more info visit: www.cardioflextherapy.com or call us at 954-693-9090. 

Agility Exercises after ACL Reconstruction Surgery

An ACL injury can be devastating for just about anyone, but here at CardioFlex Therapy, we are determined to get our patients back to full health as quickly as possible. Here is Terry Abrams coaching a CardioFlex patient through agility training 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 visit: www.cardioflextherapy.com

CardioFlex Therapy Spring 2021 Community Events

CardioFlex Therapy enjoys supporting mission-focused causes by participating in fundraisers and local community events throughout the year. We would like to continue raising awareness of these causes and community organizations, and the people that they are trying to help.

Here are a few community events to participate in and support this season!

American Lung Association
Fight for Air Climb
March 6^th, 2021 at 8:00 am- Hard Rock Stadium

Join the American Lung Association outside for a re-imagined Climb. All are welcome to share in this adventure, whether you’re new to the event or a veteran Climber.

Just like their indoor event, how you climb outdoors is up to you. You can race to the end or take it at your own pace. There’s even a Climb Your Way virtual option for those who can’t make it to the event.

Visit this page for the most up-to-date information about the event.

Learn more here.

American Heart Association
2021 Broward Heart Walk Digital Experience
Sunday, March 14, 2021 at 9:00am- Virtual Event

This year’s Heart Walk will be the biggest ever as over 1 million walkers across the nation move as one.

Heart walk is about coming together, getting hearts pumping, honoring survivors, raising lifesaving funds – and having fun along the way.

This year’s donations will help fast track COVID-19 research and train front-line workers while they continue the fight against heart disease and stroke.

Learn more here.

Autism Speaks
2021 Autism Speaks Miami Gala
March 20, 2021 at 7:00 pm –  9:30 pm -Virtual Event

Every year, the Autism Speaks Miami Gala brings together philanthropists, business professionals and influencers from the South Florida community, all join to honor and support the individuals with autism and their families.

Learn more here.

Relay for Life
Relay for Life of Davie-Cooper City
Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 3:00 pm – Cooper City High School

Cancer won’t quit. So neither can we.
Relay For Life is all about joining together as a community.
Survivors and caregivers are the heart of every Relay For Life event. By participating, you can connect with other survivors and caregivers, inspire someone newly diagnosed, lend an ear to someone with a similar situation, and be part of a community where cancer is faced together, not individually.

Learn more here.

We invite you to visit our blog to stay up to date on the latest events in which we participate, promote, and support in the South Florida region.

For more info visit: www.cardioflextherapy.com

How to Work From Home and Improve Your Posture

Is the new normal putting a strain on more than just your social life?

While there are benefits to working from home, for many, the switch has taken a physical toll.

Whether it’s a dull ache that lurks between the shoulders or an unfamiliar twitch in the left lower back, the sedentary nature of remote work is affecting or posture.

So, with that in mind, here are some practical tips on how to improve your posture while working from home. 

What is “proper” posture?

Proper posture while seated means your feet are flat on the ground, directly underneath your knees. Your legs form right angles with your butt on the chair and your knees coming out directly straight from your hips. You want to avoid having your legs dangling from a chair that's too tall or sitting in a cramped style.

Moving up the body, focus on the spine being in proper alignment. Often the spine rounds forward as you're typing on your computer or working on something in front of you. Fix this by bringing the abs in toward the spine, lifting the chest and rolling back the shoulders. You want your shoulders to be stacked over your ribs, and your ribs to be stacked over your hips.

Common Posture Issues and How You Can Fix Them

Problem: Chair is too high.

Solution: Put books, boxes or an ottoman underneath your feet so that your legs make a 90-degree angle make sure your knees stack over your ankles and your knees come straight out from your hips.

Problem: Lying in bed.

Solution: Prop yourself up with pillows behind you, pillows underneath your arms and pillows underneath your legs. It’s important to have your knees bent and your arms propped up so your elbows are at the same height as the sides of your body.

Exercises to Combat Poor Posture while Working

These exercises can be performed throughout the workday to fix improper posture.

Problem: Hunched shoulders, tension headaches, neck pain.

Solution: Perform a "shoulder square." With your head facing forward, move your shoulders forward, up, back and then down. Repeat these five times forward and five times reversed.

Try a simple doorway stretch: Place your arm against a doorjamb in the high-five position (that is, forming an L), your elbow bent 90 degrees. Step through the doorway until you feel the stretch in your chest and the front of your shoulders. Hold for 30 seconds. That’s 1 set; do a total of 4 daily.

Problem: Rounded upper back, middle back pain and stiffness

Solution: Stretch your shoulders and sides of your neck. Roll back your shoulders and reach your fingertips toward each other behind your back. Bring back your elbows and try to press the palms of your hands together at the middle of your back. If this is impossible, just keep the fingertips reaching toward each other. Hold for five slow, take deep breaths and release. 

Problem: Low back stiffness, tightness and achiness.

Solution: Stretch the sides of the body by pressing down firmly with your glutes onto your chair. Stretch your arms up toward the ceiling and clasp your hands. Reach over toward the right to elongate the left side of your waist. Hold for a breath, then switch to the other side. Repeat side to side five times.

Remember to take breaks from work.

Even if you have perfect working posture, standing up to take a break, stretch and move your body every 30 minutes is imperative.

You could take a walk around your house, march in place, pump your arms up or stretch. Placing an alarm or notification on your phone or work calendar is a simple way to ensure that you're carving out the time to move your body.

Standing desks are also a great way to combat the sedentary nature of working from home. You can create your own per the above suggestions or invest in a premade standing desk.

However you choose to work, focus on elongating your body rather than tensing or rounding yourself into a ball. Elongating the neck, spine, and torso, and supporting the lower body with a stable foundation (90 degrees at the hips and knees), will help you create your perfect work-from-home posture.

Want to learn more about how to improve your posture visit our blog for more exercises to boost your health, energy, and productivity. 

Stay safe, wear your mask and remember to keep your shoulders back. 

New Year, Same Commitment

Happy New Year from Cardio Flex Therapy! 

We hope that you and your loved ones are staying safe.

Your safety and well-being remains our top priority and providing superior, quality care is still our mission. 

Whether in our Outpatient Clinic or in the comfort of your home, you can feel confident that our experienced therapists design personalized and specific treatment plans to help you reach your personal and functional goals. 

Schedule your appointment today! Call our office at 954-693-9090 or visit our clinic 12585 Orange Dr., Suite 203, Davie, FL 33330. Visit us at www.cardioflextherapy.com/ to learn more about the Cardio Flex Therapy approach. 

We can't wait to serve you!