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:

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Marketplace Insurances CardioFlex Offers

 By: Terry Abrams

CardioFlex Therapy is excited to announce we are in network with three major insurances from marketplace. Ambetter, Oscar and Bright Health. We work with a wide array of insurance carriers and plan types to ensure that our community has access to the care they need to stay healthy and strong. We’ve expanded our insurance portfolio to a maximum level, while still providing the quality care that we are known for.

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.

Oscar is now the third largest for-profit national insurer in the Individual Market in the United States based on membership, and has expanded to Small Group in 2017 and Medicare Advantage in 2020. As of 2022, they have at least one health plan in 607 counties across 22 states, and expect to expand in the years ahead both geographically and with respect to insurance markets.

Bright Health gained recognition of its health plan with a prestigious URAC accreditation that is recognized in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. They have proved compliance with rigorous standards, proving our ability to adhere to the mandates of the Affordable Care Act and compete in insurance marketplaces nationwide. Bright Health demonstrates their quality and compliance with standards that align with state and federal expectations for a more value-based delivery of care.

Whether you need Outpatient or Home Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy, please call CardioFlex Therapy for PT & OT information on how we can best help you at our Outpatient Clinic in Davie at 954-693-9090.

For more info visit: www.cardioflextherapy.com

Shoulder Injuries- Why They Are So Common

 By: Terry Abrams

For athletes that we rehab here at CardioFlex Therapy, the most common sports injuries that we diagnose are Shoulder injuries.  Shoulder Sports Injuries are frequently caused by athletic activities that involve excessive, repetitive, and overhead motions.  Some sports that involve these movements are swimming, tennis, baseball, basketball, volleyball, racquetball, mixed martial arts, wrestling, gymnastics, cheerleading, and weightlifting.

But most shoulder injuries that occur are not limited to athletes, or sporting accidents only.  Most people hurt their shoulders doing day to day tasks or mundane activities, often times from the comfort of their own home.

Since the shoulder joint is the second worst lever system in the body due to the length of the arm, then it is more likely to be injured than other joints. Additionally, the shoulder is relatively small compared to the hip (worst level system in body), so it doesn’t have the musculature to protect it from outside forces.  If a person tries to lift or hold a heavy object with an outstretched arm, the shoulder has very little strength in this position, will usually take the brunt of the forces, and therefore be easily injured.

The shoulder is one of the most mobile joints in the body, but it is also an unstable joint because of its nearly unlimited range of motion.  Because the ball of the upper arm is larger than the socket of the shoulder, it allows for this tremendous range of motion (ROM), but also creates a greater risk of injury. The shoulder joint is supported by soft tissues like the Rotator Cuff muscles, the Labrum, and the Biceps Tendon, which are often damaged when the shoulder is hurt.

When the shoulder is injured, simple stretches or protocols such as icing and applying heat can help relieve pain and prevent it from getting worse. The shoulder is the only joint in the body that can become “frozen” if it’s not being moved or utilized. If left untreated, shoulder pain can increase over time, becoming unbearable and preventing tasks of daily living.  A frozen shoulder will not unfreeze itself unless properly treated by a licensed Physical Therapist. A PT can help patients to recover faster and work with them individually to relieve shoulder pain.

In most states across the country, patients can see a Physical Therapist first without having to visit a Dr. to get a prescription.  In Florida, patients can visit a Physical Therapist for up to 30 days without a Doctor’s Script.  The PT may choose to apply several modalities, such as Ultrasound, Cold Laser, Iontophoresis, Electrical Stimulation, Moist Heat, Ice, Kinesiotaping, etc.  Also, a series of different stretches and resistance exercises with a PT is offered until most of the motion has returned.  No matter how a shoulder injury occurs, everyone wants the same result: a fast recovery.

CardioFlex Therapy Joins Oscar HealthCare

By: Terry Abrams 

CardioFlex Therapy is excited to announce our joining of Oscar HealthCare insurance as of April 27th, 2021. As an In-Network provider of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy, CardioFlex now accepts all plans from Oscar Health including Marketplace, Medicare and Medicaid insurance coverage. CardioFlex Therapy performs Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy, located in Davie, FL and in the homes of our patients.

Founded in 2012, Oscar provides consumers with access to the affordable, high-quality health care they deserve. They began by offering health plans in the Individual market because Oscar believed it was where their member-first approach would set them apart. After only seven years of selling health insurance in the Individual market, their strategy has proved out.

Oscar is now the third largest for-profit national insurer in the Individual market in the United States based on membership, and has expanded to Small Group in 2017 and Medicare Advantage in 2020. As of 2022, they have at least one health plan in 607 counties across 22 states and expect to expand in the years ahead both geographically and with great respect to insurance markets.

Oscar is tackling health care’s biggest problems by providing more for Americans with access to the affordable, high-quality health care they deserve. It starts with reorienting consumers’ expectations of their insurer, and earning something that is all too rare in the health insurance industry: member trust.

Whether you need Outpatient or Home Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy, please call CardioFlex Therapy for PT & OT information on how we can best help you at our Outpatient Clinic in Davie at 954-693-9090.

For more info visit: www.cardioflextherapy.com

CardioFlex Therapy Joins Bright HealthCare

By Terry Abrams

CardioFlex Therapy is proud to announce our joining of the Bright Healthcare network as of August 24th, 2021. As an In-Network provider of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy, CardioFlex now accepts all plans from Bright Health including Marketplace, Medicare, EPO plans and Medicaid insurance coverage. CardioFlex Therapy performs Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy in our Outpatient Clinic and the homes of our patients.

Bright Health gained recognition of its health plan with a prestigious URAC accreditation that is recognized in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. They have proved compliance with rigorous standards, proving our ability to adhere to the mandates of the Affordable Care Act and compete in insurance marketplaces nationwide. Bright Health demonstrates their quality and compliance with standards that align with state and federal expectations for a more value-based delivery of care.

Whether you have health plans or not, we are here to help. Call us for information on how we can best help you with your insurance (or health insurance market plan) at our outpatient clinic in Davie: 954-693-9090

For more info visit: www.cardioflextherapy.com

Why Maintaining Balance Is Critical

 By: Terry Abrams 

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 injuries 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.

CardioFlex Therapy is changing Physical Therapy in Davie with Physical and Occupational Therapy at our facility or in the comfort of your home.

CardioFlex is open Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 7 pm, and specializes in Orthopedics, Sports Injury, Neurological Conditions, and other Specialized Programs like TMJ treatment, knee rehabilitation, herniated disk treatments.

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