PT Tech needed at CardioFlex Therapy

 By: Terry Abrams

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 8 am to 7 pm, 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. If interested, please email your resume to:info@cardioflextherapy.com

For more info visit: www.cardioflextherapy.com

Front Desk Administrator needed at CardioFlex Therapy

By: Terry Abrams 

CardioFlex Therapy is currently looking for a Front Desk Administrator for our Outpatient PT & OT Clinic in Davie, FL. We are looking for a candidate available from Monday 7:45 am to 1 pm to Wednesday and Friday 1:15 pm to 6 pm. This is currently a Part Time position.

The Front Desk Administrator 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, 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 1-2 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

Devoted Health & MMM of Florida now at CardioFlex Therapy in Davie

“Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity”
– World Health Organization

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The constant changes in health insurance affect us all, either by choice or because of job changes. CardioFlex Therapy is always looking for ways to improve its service to our surrounding community. It is with this in mind that our Physical Therapy Clinic is now accepting Devoted Health Insurance and MMM (Medicare and Much More) of South Florida.

Choosing the plan that is right for you is hard — there’s no right answer for everybody. So the first step is to figure out the kind of care and the kind of plan you need. We work diligently with insurance companies to ensure we are considered a priority for many circumstances, to be within network, to have the lowest deductibles possible offered to you, our patients. You will be surprised to hear many insurance companies and insurance plans do not require a referral to visit a Physical Therapist, or will have low deductibles or copays when you want to see your physical therapist. So contact your insurance company or give us a call at our office, we are always happy to give you any information we can provide you with.

Both insurance companies offer Medicare; the federal health insurance program for people 65+, people with disabilities and end-stage renal disease. MMM of Florida, Inc. is an HMO plan with a Medicare contract, and so is Devoted Health Insurance. Devoted Health Insurance offers Medicare Advantage plans only, serving those on Medicare with a well-coordinated, more attentive healthcare.  

CardioFlex Therapy offers in-home visits for Physical and Occupational Therapy for those patients who are not able to find transportation or have movement limitations. Call our outpatient clinic in Davie Florida for detailed information at 954.693.9090, or visit our In-Home Services page, we serve Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties.

For more info visit: www.cardioflextherapy.com

Physical Therapists at Bowling Competition

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CardioFlex Therapy physical and occupational therapists are thrilled to participate in the upcoming Bowling Competition to benefit the Special Olympics of Florida. Special Olympics Florida’s year-round programs in health, education, community building and sports address inactivity, injustice, intolerance and social isolation by encouraging and empowering people with intellectual disabilities. Special Olympics programs allow athletes to overcome these challenges and give them an opportunity to participate in their community, strengthen their abilities, and become champions! By participating in this and other events, you are helping reach and support more people who want to be a part of life changing programs.

When:
October 20, 2018

Location:
Strikers Bowling Family Center
NW 44th Street
Lauderdale Lakes, FL

Time:
7am – 5pm

Join us at this fun event and support our local Special Olympics of Florida.

Special Olympics and over 5 million athletes are leading the charge for full inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities. For 50 years, we have have been building a movement to break down barriers – both on and off the field in health and education – all through the power of sport. As we celebrate our 50th Anniversary, we launch a 5-year campaign to inspire action and ultimately end discrimination for people with intellectual disabilities. The Revolution Is Inclusion.

The movement is rooted in the spirit of our founder, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, who took a rebellious stand against the injustices faced by people with intellectual disabilities in 1968. Today, the fight for inclusion is more relevant than ever. People of all ages, races, genders, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities continue to face discrimination, ignorance, and disparagement. Just as Eunice Kennedy Shriver did 50 years ago, Special Olympics is setting a stake in the ground to create change, and this time, our athletes are leading the way.

As we continue this movement, Special Olympics will build programming and actively engage people in our movement to create social change.

For more info visit: www.cardioflextherapy.com

Importance of Physical Therapy in Cancer Recovery

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By: Terry Abrams

Cancer rehabilitation is a growing area in medicine due to the increase in cancer survivorship. More and more individuals are beating cancer because of advances in medical technology, treatment and early detection. According to recent research from the American Cancer Society, the five-year survival rate of all cancers that were diagnosed between 2003 and 2009 is 68 percent. This is a 20 percent increase from 1975 to 1977. It is also estimated that over 13 million Americans have a history of cancer, and in 2014 there were an expected 1.6 million new cases. This means that the number of cancer survivors will continue to increase in the U.S. With more cancer survivors, there will need to be more recovery strategies.

Cancer treatment is a grueling course, leaving many people exhausted, weak and with a compromised immune system. Just getting out of bed can be a huge and daunting task, let alone exercising in a gymnasium or playing at the park with grandchildren. This is where a physical therapist comes in. Despite advances in medical treatments, individuals that receive cancer treatments typically experience extensive physical limitations during and after treatments. These limitations include and are not limited to cancer-related fatigue (CRF), pain, nerve damage, lymphedema, deconditioning, as well as incontinence.

There is strong evidence to support conservative management of these impairments through physical therapy. As each individual experiences different impairments during and after cancer treatment, it is important to have an individualized evaluation to focus your rehabilitation. Physical therapy can address common cancer related impairments including:

Lymphedema: Effective lymphedema management is accomplished through manual lymph drainage, range of motion exercises, aerobic exercise, and lymphatic bandaging.

CRF: Individualized aerobic training, strength training and functional management training is known to reduce effects of cancer related fatigue both during and after medical cancer treatments.

Pain: There are many pain relief strategies that can reduce the intensity and frequency of pain after cancer treatment. Specifically, treatment strategies including soft tissue mobilization, therapeutic massage, modalities, therapeutic stretching and strengthening.

Peripheral neuropathy: Often times, cancer survivors experience peripheral neuropathy, which is abnormal nerve function that can be experienced as pain, numbness and tingling. Physical therapy can help to improve nerve function or compensate for nerve dysfunction.

Deconditioning: Rebuilding endurance for activities and cardiovascular function can be difficult during and after cancer treatment. A skilled physical therapist is able to educate and monitor cardiovascular endurance training.

Genitourinary complications: For men undergoing treatment for prostate cancer and women undergoing treatment for bladder or ovarian cancer, incontinence and sexual dysfunction are common. A skilled physical therapist can help to rebuild the strength of the pelvic floor in order to improve urinary continence and reduce pain related to sexual function.

In a recent study published April 2015 in Physical Therapy Journal, researchers found that physical therapy services are more commonly sought out for individuals surviving breast and genitourinary cancers. Researchers sought to find the characteristics of patients with cancer that were referred for outpatient physical therapy and common clinical findings. Over the course of two years, data from 418 patients were analyzed. Genitourinary and breast cancers were the most common types of cancer in their sample. The most common impairments were strength loss and soft tissue dysfunction. Lymphedema was the most common issue for people with breast cancer and incontinence was the most common complaint for people that had genitourinary cancers. They also noted that pain and high fatigue levels were prevalent in individuals that had undergone radiation therapy. This study shows that therapy services are being utilized for individuals that have survived cancer, particularly breast and genitourinary cancer. However, this study also suggests that a large portion of cancer survivors are not seeking out rehabilitation services, even though they would likely find it highly beneficial.

According to the European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, most-mastectomy physical therapy ‘widely improves’ a patient’s quality of life. After mastectomy surgery, patients may experience tightness around the surgical site caused by scar tissue formation. The result can be very dense tissue under the incision, which is painful and can restrict range of motion. The restricted range of motion puts women at risk for a painful condition known as Frozen Shoulder. Early treatment by a physical therapist can help reduce the pain and help regain functional range of motion and strength.

The good news is that it is never too late to utilize rehabilitation services for cancer recovery. If you find that you are having trouble accomplishing daily tasks or functioning at your prior level of independence, seek out a rehabilitation expert and regain your vitality.

Article credits to CUREToday.com and Susan G. Komen.

For more info visit: www.cardioflextherapy.com

Fix Your Posture To Improve Your Strength

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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.

Over time, your poor posture takes a tremendous toll on your spine, shoulders, hips, and knees. In fact, it can cause a cascade of structural flaws that result in acute problems, such as joint pain throughout your body, reduced flexibility, and compromised muscles, all of which can limit your ability to burn fat and build strength. But don’t worry—all these problems can be corrected. Are you ready to straighten yourself out? Use this head-to-toe guide to make sure your posture is picture-perfect.

A treatment approach that has been clinically effective involves stretching of over active/tight muscles, strengthening of under active/weak muscles, and utilization of exercises that incorporate functional movement patterns last. Article credits to BodyStructure.

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Bursitis – a Secondary Diagnosis & Treatment

CardioFlex Therapy in Davie treats patients with Bursitis.

Most people think of bursitis as a primary condition, because they have heard their friends and family complaining of “bursitis pain”. Although it could be a primary problem, bursitis rarely stands alone as a primary diagnosis. Instead, think of bursitis as a secondary issue, as other orthopedic conditions cause the bursitis itself. In fact, oftentimes there are several problems in a joint that all combine to cause the bursitis. To understand exactly what bursitis is, we have to analyze how it begins.

Bursitis is named from an inflammation of the bursae sacs, which are small fluid-filled sacs surrounding joints in the body. The larger joints are more prone to bursitis, like the hips, shoulders, elbows, knees, etc. However, the most common joints in the body that are susceptible to bursitis are the shoulders and hips, because they are the worst lever systems in the body and therefore more prone to injury. 

Any kind of joint breakdown, arthritis, tendonitis, etc. will cause excess fluid to accumulate in the joint, which then drains into the bursae sacs around that particular joint. This excess fluid in each bursae sac causes swelling, inflammation, and edema of the bursae sac called bursitis. So, because this process usually happens in this order, then a diagnosis of bursitis is almost never a primary diagnosis. And the more injuries a person has around a joint, the more likely that they are to get bursitis whenever that joint is overloaded from a sport, activity, or daily life.

Since we know that bursitis is caused by other conditions and injuries, then the question then becomes how to treat it. Well, the first thing that we do here at CardioFlex Therapy, is to diagnose the underlying conditions that are actually causing the bursitis, like the tendonitis, arthritis, cartilage breakdown, ligament injuries, tendon injuries, muscle strains, soft tissue tears, joint injuries, etc. Then, we will treat the underlying conditions and the bursitis simultaneously to get the best result possible.

For the underlying conditions, Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy is performed by utilizing modalities, progressive strengthening exercises, functional movements, and sport-specific rehab. This will help the patient to get back to their former lever of function, and hopefully beyond. For the bursitis, we use modalities to decrease the inflammation such as: Ice, Moist Heat, Ultrasound, Electrical Stimulation, Cold Laser, Iontophoresis, Anodyne Therapy, Massage Therapy, and Kinesiotaping.

At CardioFlex Therapy, we’ve gotten great results from treating patients with bursitis.  A large part of our success has been in our diagnosis of not only the bursitis, but also the underlying injuries and conditions that are causing it.

Stop by our outpatient clinic in Davie for information on how we can help you, 12585 Orange Dr., Suite 203, Davie, FL 33330.  

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For more info visit: www.cardioflextherapy.com or our blog: http://www.cardioflextherapy.com/blog/bursitis-a-secondary-diagnosis-treatment/

We work together with the Lupus Foundation of America

Research is the key to solving the Lupus mystery and ending its brutal impact. Years of disappointing results in lupus drug development suggest that a different approach is needed. Smarter research will generate faster progress. The association challenges what isn’t working and funds and supports research that is most hopeful to uncover the causes of lupus, understand its progression, and accelerate the search for cures.

At CardioFlex Therapy outpatient clinic in Davie, we see the symptoms of Lupus first hand, physical therapists can play an important role for patients with SLE during and between exacerbations. The patient’s need for physical therapy will vary greatly depending on the systems involved. We can educate patients on appropriate energy conservation techniques and the best ways to protect joints that are susceptible to damage.

So join CardioFlex physical and occupational therapists in this great cause on Thursday, May 10th for the 5th annual Lupus Awareness Night at Marlins Park. The Miami Marlins are excited to team up with the Lupus Foundation of America, Florida Chapter this year!  A portion of the ticket proceeds purchased online will benefit the Lupus Foundation of America Florida Chapter. Purchase your tickets and watch the Miami Marlins strike out lupus against the Atlanta Braves!

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CardioFlex Therapy has the best PT & OT Clinic location

Why CardioFlex Therapy has the best location in Broward County? Because we are in the middle of so many towns!

CardioFlex Therapy is located in Davie, right by the intersections of Flamingo Road and Griffin Road, on Orange Drive, in the Crexent Business Center, with plenty of parking availability and disabled parking right at our door.

We also offer In-Home therapy, servicing all three counties: Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach. The cities that surround us include: Cooper City, Southwest Ranches, Weston, Pembroke Pines, Hollywood, Sunrise, Miramar, Plantation, Fort Lauderdale, and so many more.

The best way to talk to one of our therapists is to schedule an appointment, but please feel free to stop in to meet us and discuss how we can best help you overcome your problems or help you manage it.
We're looking forward to seeing you here, at CardioFlex Therapy.

954.693.9090
12585 Orange Dr.
Suite 203Davie, FL 33330

www.cardioflextherapy.com