A Comprehensive Approach to the Cardiovascular Treatment
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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
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