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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:[email protected]

CardioFlex Therapy is supporting these Nonprofit Organizations and their local community events in South Florida during August. We would like to continue raising awareness of the missions of these nonprofit companies, the conditions they are trying to solve, and people that they are trying to help out. Staying active helps delay or prevent chronic illnesses and diseases associated with anything. So active adults maintain their quality of life and independence longer as they stay involved in their communities. Here are Seven fun community Events in August to participate in which will help out these great organizations and the people that they serve.

1.Wounded Warrior Project – 09/07/2019

CardioFlex Therapy is happy to participate and support the Wounded Warrior Project in Florida. They hold several major specialty fundraising events as well as ongoing fundraising programs, that help support Veterans with events like Rockin’ Red White & Blues V Concert coming up soon.

Location: Bamboo Room 25 S. J. St. Lake Worth, FL 33460

Contact: 561.585.2583

2. Special Olympics- South Florida – 09/28/2019  

The mission of Special Olympics Florida is to provide year-round sports training and competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for people with intellectual disabilities who wish to participate, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in the sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community. with this Broward County Flag Football Competition.

Location: 3301 University Dr. Davie, FL 33324

Contact: 954.262.2150

3. Muscular Dystrophy Association – 09/07/2019                            

Raising awareness about how muscular dystrophy, ALS and related muscle-debilitating diseases impact the families we serve is critical for educating people about the urgent need for action and support. This MDA Muscle Walk of Orlando is doing just that with these highlights.          

Research: MDA is the largest source of funding for neuromuscular disease research outside the federal government and has committed more than $1 billion in funding since its inception.

Treatments: Research they have supported is directly linked to approved, life-changing therapies across multiple neuromuscular diseases.

Technology: Their MOVR platform is the first and only data hub that uniquely aggregates healthcare, genetic, and patient-reported data, transforming health outcomes and drug development in neuromuscular disease.

Location: Lake Eola Orlando, FL 32801

Contact: https://www.mda.org/muscle-walk

4. Dave & Buster’s Scavenger Hunt – 09/31/2019  

This TEAM BUILDING adventure will task you and your team in finding WISH STARS all across the game room to redeem for PRIZES! Upgraded tickets were available for Whiskey Tasting for guests 21+!

With a purchased ticket entry, guests will receive an unlimited gameplay card to enjoy on the day of the event, plus unlimited coffee, tea, and soda too. 100% of the proceeds from this event will benefit Make-A-Wish Southern Florida to help make life-changing WISHES come true for children with critical illnesses.

Location: 3000 Oakwood Blvd.  Hollywood, FL 33020

Contact: https://sfla.wish.org/

5.Cystic Fibrosis Foundation – 09/21/2019      

CF Foundation Cares is designed as a way for CF caregivers (parents, grandparents, spouses, siblings, significant others and friends) to share experiences and feelings, build relationships and encourage each other along the CF journey.

Location: Brio Tuscon Grille 11401 NW 12th St. Miami, FL 33172

Contact: http://fightcf.cff.org/

6. Autism Speaks – 09/28/2019      

Their strength as a community is powered by love and built on the commitment of individuals like you. Start a team, join a team or come on your own. Walk and fundraise together to enhance the lives of people living with autism.

Location: BB&T Center 1 Panther Pkwy. Sunrise, FL 33323

Contact: Angelica Ramcharran 786.235.1165

7. Arthritis Foundation – 09/08/2019  

The Arthritis Foundation is pleased to invite families living with Juvenile Arthritis (JA) to enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of education and connection at Bowlero Dolphin Mall!

This complimentary event is open to kids and teens living with arthritis and rheumatic disease, their siblings, parents, and guardians.

It’s a place to exchange ideas, give and receive encouragement, make new friends and know you’re not alone.  

Enjoy meaningful connection, education, food & fun!

Location: Bowlero- Dolphin Mall 11401 NW 12th St. Miami, Fl 33172

Contact: Lisa Roeberg 561.331.3976 or [email protected]

By spreading these events we hope that you will make friends and learn new ways to be involved this month as we work on physical wellness. This is huge in any realm of recovery.

For more info visit: www.cardioflextherapy.com

About the Author Terry Abrams is the President & Director of Physical Therapy for CardioFlex Therapy, a start-up company founded in 2005 in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Delivering both Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy, CardioFlex Therapy’s Outpatient Clinic is centrally located in Davie, FL serving the towns of Cooper City, Weston, Pembroke Pines, Plantation, Southwest Ranches, Hollywood, Miramar, Sunrise, & Fort Lauderdale. For Home Physical Therapy, CardioFlex sends its therapists to homes located in Broward, Dade, & Palm Beach counties.

Cardioflex Therapy Physical & Occupational Therapy Promo

Founded in 2005, CardioFlex Therapy is a results-oriented Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy service company. We provide Outpatient Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy at our Rehab Clinic in Davie, FL, and offer Home Physical Therapy to patients located in Broward, Dade, and Palm Beach counties. Since our launch, thousands of patients have been assisted in reaching their personal and functional goals.

With our individualized and specifically designed approach to Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy, the attention given to our patients is completely focused. By offering such a personalized approach to Therapy, we are creating a new standard in the South Florida healthcare market.

By: Terry Abrams

A bone bruise is often the stage before a fracture. Any bone in the body can become bruised. People frequently report bone bruises in the knee, wrist, heel bone, foot, ankle, and hip.​​ They often follow a single traumatic event, such as a sports injury, fall, car accident, or strike from a person or object. Twisting injuries can cause both joint sprains and bone bruising. A bone bruise is often the stage before a fracture. Bone marrow edema is now usually referred to as “bone bruise” to reflect the traumatic nature of the condition. A bone bruise is sometimes called bone contusion. Symptoms include:

In the area around the bone bruise, symptoms may include:

Swelling

Pain or tenderness that continues after a skin bruise has disappeared

Change of skin color

Joint pain near the impact zone

Joint inflammation

Joint stiffness    

The following can cause bone marrow changes in a bone bruise:

Increased blood pooling: Widened blood vessels stagnate the blood flow, which leads to severe inflammation. The fluid within the bone: With muscle injuries, fluid collects in the muscles and makes them swell. This is known as edema. Bones are unable to swell, as they are hard. Instead, fluid in the bones creates pressure, leading to pain. Reactive hyperemia: This happens when blood flow increases after a temporary interruption. Fracture: There may be a small fracture in the layer of bone just below the joint cartilage. Trabeculae are the network of supporting fibrous tissues in a bone. A complete fracture of a bone means that all of the bone trabeculae in that particular area of the bone are damaged, which causes a break.

The good news is Physical Therapists at CardioFlex Therapy are some of the best healthcare professionals to treat a bone bruise. The modalities, hands-on techniques and exercise prescription that can be utilized by the Physical Therapist can help speed up the healing process. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for the healing time of a bone bruise to be measured in months instead of days or weeks. The treatment for these injuries is addressed best in Physical Therapy and initially, the goal is to reduce the acute symptoms with the final goal of returning to pre-injury status.

Physical Therapists have a number of tools at his or her disposal to help you. Some of the treatment types that you could need include electrical stimulation, ice, and compression wraps. Soft tissue massage can often work well to help with the inflammation and swelling. Another option is taping, which can help promote faster healing and remove all of the excess fluid from the area.

For more info visit: www.cardioflextherapy.com

About the Author

Terry Abrams is the President & Director of Physical Therapy for CardioFlex Therapy, a start-up company founded in 2005 in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Delivering both Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy, CardioFlex Therapy’s Outpatient Clinic is centrally located in Davie, FL serving the towns of Cooper City, Weston, Pembroke Pines, Plantation, Southwest Ranches, Hollywood, Miramar, Sunrise, & Fort Lauderdale. For Home Physical Therapy, CardioFlex sends its therapists to homes located in Broward, Dade, & Palm Beach counties.