2022 South Florida Community Events

Posted on November 17, 2022

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!

Alzheimer’s Association of Southeast Florida                                                                                                                                                       

Walk to end Alzheimer’s

Saturday, December 10th, 2022 at 8am- Nova Southeastern University

The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the world’s largest fundraiser for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against the disease.

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American Heart Association                                                                                                                                                                                     

Miami-Dade Heart Walk & 5K Run

Saturday, December 10th, 2022 at 8am- Maurice A. Ferre Park

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

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Arthritis Foundation                                                                                                                                                                                                   

2022 Jingle Bell Run

Saturday, December 17th, 2022 at 8am- Tropical Park

Wear your favorite holiday attire and invite family and friends to join you at this fun community event. Together, we’re raising funds to support research for ARTHRITIS TREATMENTS & A CURE — plus life-changing ARTHRITIS RESOURCES & LOCAL PROGRAMS.

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Leukemia and Lymphoma Society                                                                                                                                                                             

Light The Night Walk Fort Lauderdale

Sunday, November 19th, 2022 at 5:30pm – Esplanade Park

At The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light The Night we gather as a community to  celebrate, honor, and remember those touched by blood cancers.

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Make a Wish Foundation                                                                                                                 

Make-A-Wish Turkey Trot

Thursday, November 24th, 2022 at 8am- Lummus Park

In the spirit of the holiday, we invite you to bring your friends and family to help grant life-changing wishes for courageous children in our community. Feel great and be grateful at the Turkey Trot For Wishes!

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Special Olympics- South Florida                                                                                                                                                                                 

2022 Race for Inclusion

Thursday, December 8th, 2022 at 5pm- Bayfront Park, Miami

Race for Inclusion is a nine-month celebration that culminates with a series of race events across Florida.   This is Special Olympics Florida’s challenge to build a world of inclusion and acceptance.

Learn More.

 

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

CardioFlex Celebrates 9th year Anniversary

 By: Terry Abrams 

CardioFlex Therapy is celebrating our 9^th year anniversary at the Crexent Business Center Flamingo Commons location in Davie, Florida, just off Flamingo Road and Griffin Boulevard intersection. Dedicated to providing the best care and treatment since its founding in 2005, we at CardioFlex Therapy make sure each patient in our care receives specialized care based on their needs and recovery goals. Our highly trained and experienced staff uses our specialized programs to treat in orthopedic injuries, sports injuries, neurological disorders, and even cardiopulmonary conditions.

CardioFlex Therapy also offers Therapeutic Massage and Personal Training in our Outpatient Rehabilitation Facility. Our therapists also travel to patient’s homes in Broward, Dade, and Palm Beach Counties, when it’s not convenient for them to come to us. Using the latest technologies and equipment with proven treatments, means all of our therapists at CardioFlex Therapy have a multitude of ways to treat any ailment, injury or condition. Please visit our website for more information on hours of operation, insurance plans accepted and a more detailed list of specialized treatments offered as well as more information on our staff.

As leaders, we believe that part of our mission is to help those who cannot help themselves. Therefore, we are heavily involved with several Non-Profit Organizations and Charitable Events in our South Florida community. We support foundations that work with Muscular Dystrophy, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, Autism, Cancer, and other charities. We have created and promoted fundraisers, participated in local events, donated funds, and offered our Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy services.

CardioFlex offers free Injuries & Conditions along with community events & news in our Advice. For more information on hours of operation, insurance plans accepted, a more detailed list of treatments offered or to set up an appointment, please contact us today! Call us at 954-693-9090.

For more info visit: www.cardioflextherapy.com

Assistant Office Manager needed for Davie PT Clinic - 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, please visit www.cardioflextherapy.com

To view this job blog, click here! 

https://www.cardioflextherapy.com/blog/office-manager-at-cardioflex-therapy/

 

Vertigo, Dizziness, & Balance Deficiencies – what they have in common

By: Terry Abrams 

Oftentimes when a patient is struggling with vertigo, dizziness, or feeling “off-balance”, vestibular rehabilitation with a vertigo Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist can greatly help the patient to alleviate or mostly minimize the symptoms.  Patients have a hard time connecting some of these sensations into the same category, whether it be feeling like they are on a boat, losing their balance if they move their head rapidly or change positions quickly, or feeling like they are about to “pass out”.  Dizziness and vertigo can be similar feelings, with different degrees of spinning, objects appearing to “move around”, or general off-balance sensations that can cause patients to stumble and sometimes even fall down.

Losing balance and risk of falling is a huge problem with the elderly that can lead to hospitalization, severe injuries, and even death in head trauma cases.  Strategies for falling should always be implemented, as well as techniques for getting up off the ground after falls, which unfortunately needs to be addressed before seniors get into a situation that is tricky to get out of.  For balance and vertigo issues that are caused by “central” problems, these conditions are more difficult to treat because they are caused by disorders affecting the brain and spinal cord.

Diseases such as Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Parkinson’s Disease (PD), Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA or Stroke), Brain lesions (white matter), and many more can cause these types of central vertigo and balance conditions that are treatable, but not necessarily 100% curable. Other Central Vertigo diagnoses would be Brain Tumors, Hydrocephalus, and many other conditions.

If the patient’s issues are not caused by central problems, then it’s likely that the vertigo or dizziness is caused by peripheral disorders. Meniere’s Disease, Vestibular Weaknesses, and BPPV (Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo) are all peripheral vertigo diagnoses. Peripheral Vestibular disorders can be treated very successfully and fully using Vertigo PT, which means the same thing as Vestibular Rehabilitation (or rehab), since the issue is in the inner ear.  Chronic conditions like Meniere’s Disease may have intermittent success, but may be recurrent in the future due to the chronic nature of the condition. But BPPV conditions are completely treatable, and can be often eradicated in under a week, which is a tremendous relief to a patient.

Balance disorders can take longer to get rid of, or to minimize, because of the multiple systems that can be involved in such deficits.  Patients have to be prepared to work very hard in Vertigo PT to help to improve their balance. Dizziness is really just related to Vertigo, or a symptom of Vertigo. And feeling off-balance is connected to vertigo, proprioception, central conditions, or orthopedic issues as well.  Improper foot-ware, decreased sensation in the feet or legs, arthritis in leg joints, and may other orthopedic deficiencies can cause balance disorders that should be treated, before a patient’s balance continues to decline.

If a patient isn’t sure what to do to treat their problem, it’s always best to start with a visit to a Dr. and start with a diagnosis to get the condition properly classified. Then after the visit to the Dr., the patient can then come to Physical Therapy for Vertigo PT, so that the problem can be eliminated or improved.

For more info visit: www.cardioflextherapy.com

How to Tie a Theraband

 By: Terry Abrams

Most people have no idea how to tie a Theraband correctly. There are even Therapists who may not know how to tie it correctly either. In this video, we will both explain and demonstrate how to tie a Theraband so that you can exercise with it, and then untie it rapidly without any issues.

A Theraband or resistance band is a synthetic rubber band used for Physical Therapy and light strength exercises. Your PT will most likely use it to isolate strength training for specific muscles that have been affected secondary to a surgery or a non surgical injury/condition. There are several ways to tie a Theraband. Most people tie the band in a simple knot, although this isn’t the best way to tie it because then it’s time consuming to get the knot out. We like to call this simple knot “the lifetime” knot.” You’ll be spending what seems like the rest of your life trying to untie this knot.

The easiest and most useful way to ensure you get those most out of your training session is to tie the Theraband properly with either the Bow Tie or Half Bow Tie knot. For the Bow tie knot, you should have a full bow tie on both ends. To achieve the Half Bow Tie knot you are going to tie it as if you would a bow tie but the other side of the bow is going to come all the way through straight and the other end is a bow tie. When you undo either of these knots, it should be an easy release. There shouldn’t be a knot getting in the way of you untying it, and it will undo rapidly.

Check out our Youtube Video on How to Tie a Theraband below:

For more info visit: www.cardioflextherapy.com