A Comprehensive Approach to the Cardiovascular Treatment

Presented by

Cardiovascular & Physical TherapyThe treatment of cardiovascular disease accounts for a large part of the healthcare costs attributable to type 2 diabetes. These costs have been estimated to account for 10-12% of health care expenditure.

*Assistance of Life Style Changes

*Rehabilitation is crucial to decrease symptoms and risk factors, along with promote better quality of life

Therapeutic ExerciseAssessment of Strength, ROM & Muscle Balance

Treatment:Cardiovascular Exercise

- Functional Exercises- Weight-Bearing Exercise- Resistive Exercise

Posture Specific Exercise-Exercise for Direct Postural Re-Alignment & ROM-To Maximize Oxygen Exchange

Diaphragmatic BreathingStrength TrainingGym or Home Exercise Program Instruction

NutritionComprehensive Nutrition Assessment by a Registered DieticianTreatment:Patient education in heart healthy nutrition &

supplementsCounseling as needed

FunctionAssessment of Balance, Function, Mobility, Safety & Assistive Device Needs

Treatment:Endurance, Strength, Gait and ADL TrainingProper Body Mechanics to Maximize Oxygen ExchangeOrdering of Assistive Devices NeededFall Prevention & Safety

Pain ReliefAssessment of Pain and Cause of Pain

Treatment:UltrasoundElectrical StimulationSoft Tissue Mobilization/MassageJoint MobilizationHeat/Cold Therapy

Quality of LifeCardiovascular Program Will Improve Your Patient’s Quality of Life:Improved Functional MobilityImproved Oxygen ExchangeImproved StrengthImproved Community/Social Participation

Patient Referrals

Patient demographic sheet with referral including any EKGs and any lab work if taken

Coding: