Cardiovascular & Physical Therapy

1. Cardiovascular &Physical Therapy A Comprehensive Approach to the Cardiovascular Treatment Presented by

2. Cardiovascular & Physical Therapy The 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

4. Therapeutic Exercise Assessment 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 Breathing • Strength Training • Gym or Home Exercise Program Instruction

5. Nutrition Comprehensive Nutrition Assessment by a Registered Dietician Treatment: • Patient education in heart healthy nutrition & supplements • Counseling as needed

6. Function Assessment of Balance, Function, Mobility, Safety & Assistive Device Needs Treatment: • Endurance, Strength, Gait and ADL Training • Proper Body Mechanics to Maximize Oxygen Exchange • Ordering of Assistive Devices Needed • Fall Prevention & Safety

7. Pain Relief Assessment of Pain and Cause of Pain Treatment: • Ultrasound • Electrical Stimulation • Soft Tissue Mobilization/Massage • Joint Mobilization • Heat/Cold Therapy

8. Quality of Life Cardiovascular Program Will Improve Your Patient’s Quality of Life: • Improved Functional Mobility • Improved Oxygen Exchange • Improved Strength • Improved Community/Social Participation

9. Patient Referrals Patient demographic sheet with referral including any EKGs and any lab work if taken Coding: