A Comprehensive Approach to the Cardiovascular Treatment Presented by

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

Comprehensive Evaluation Quality of Life ExerciseNutrition Function & Mobility Pain Relief

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

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

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

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

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

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