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basis. Referral sources and pa-
tients appreciate our personal
approach to care and regular
feedback on patient progress
because it promotes better out-
comes and makes it easier for
the referral sources to manage
their cases. Simply put, our ther-
apists are the best around and
the support staff is second to
none.
Everything we do as a company
begins with our clinicians, so we
thank them for their profession-
alism, skill and dedication to
helping our patients say, “I’m
Back!”
Dennis R. Smith
CEO, CORA Health Services, Inc
A t CORA, our mission is
to provide rehabilitation
services in a professional and
caring manner and to return our
patients to their jobs and life-
styles as soon as possible.
CORA delivers a broad range of
clinical services with respect and
consideration for the needs of
our patients. To assure the best
outcome, we use proven clinical
practices, cost effective treat-
ment protocols and communi-
cate with our patients, their phy-
sicians and case managers.
We have earned a reputation of
excellence because we hire the
best therapists and deliver excep-
tional results through proven
clinical practices and cutting-edge
techniques.
Our team is passionate about
helping patients achieve their
recovery goals. We recruit the
most qualified clinicians in the
country, with advanced degrees
and certifications. Then, we em-
power them with cutting edge
facilities and a full spectrum of
clinical programs.
Every CORA clinician is trained
to create individualized treat-
ment plans based on the specific
needs of the patient and motivate
them towards achievable goals.
CORA patients have consistently
reported a 98% satisfaction rate
with our clinicians and they re-
turn to work and their lifestyles
more quickly.
Our clinicians provide progress
reports to patients, physicians
and case managers on a regular
CORA offers free screenings for
injuries associated with extreme
workouts or Crossfit training;
sports-related injuries, injuries
related to slipping and falling,
and nagging aches and pains
that are part of an active life
style. One of our licensed pro-
fessionals will evaluate your
injury and provide treatment or
make a referral if needed. Call
866.443.2672 to schedule your
free screening and to find a
location nearest you.
University High School captured the
trophy in the 9th Annual Athletic
Training Olympics sponsored by
CORA. Fifteen Orange County high
schools participated in events such
as Blind Ankle Taping and Crutches
Relay. The day was capped off with
a huge dance party and great ca-
maraderie!
A Message from the CEO
I N S I D E
T H I S I S S U E :
Managing
Fibromyalgia
2
Rosen Part-
nership
2
New Deland
Clinic
3
Employees of
the Quarter
3
OT Corner 4
CORA Offers Free Screenings
CORA Quarterly A P R I L 2 0 1 2 I S S U E # 1
CORA is on Facebook!
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Athletic Training Olympics
Brings Home the Gold
P A G E 2
“Five million
Americans suffer
from Fibromyalgia—
90% are women.”.
CORA Partners with Rosen Hotels & Resorts
Managing Your Fibromyalgia There are an estimated 5 million
Americans that suffer with Fi-
bromyalgia—that is roughly 1 in
50. Did you know that 90% of
people diagnosed with Fibromyal-
gia are women, that is 7 times
more common in women than in
men. Yet the awareness and
treatment options are not as prev-
alent as they should be. On aver-
age it takes about 5 years to get
an accurate diagnosis for those
who suffer from Fibromyalgia and
treatment options focus on only a
few symptoms when the majority
of suffers have 6-7 different
symptoms.
Although the cause is unknown it
stands to be the second most
common diagnosed musculoskel-
etal ailment, after osteoarthritis.
Fibromyalgia is a common syn-
drome which causes long -term,
wide-spread pain and tenderness
in muscles, tendons and other
soft tissues. These painful and
tender areas are most likely found
in the soft tissue along the back of
the neck, shoulders, chest, lower
back, hips, shins, elbows, and
knees. Most people describe
their pain as a deep ache, or a
shooting, burning pain.
What are your treatment op-
tions if you are diagnosed with
Fibromyalgia? There is a wide
variety of treatment options for
Fibromyalgia published over the
years with varied success since
there is no current cure. The goal
of treatment is to help relieve the
pain and improve function. The
common types of treatment pre-
scribed may be:
Physical Therapy: Gentle
stretching and massage tech-
niques, pain management modali-
ties, strengthening exercise,
Aquatic Exercise, sleep guide-
lines, pacing skills, ergonomic
training , dietary /vitamin / nutri-
tional supplement counseling, and
information on support groups.
Each patient’s program will be
individualized based on their
specific symptoms.
Stress-relief methods: May
include light massage and relaxa-
tion Techniques.
Cognitive-behavior therapy:
May focus on recognizing what
makes the symptoms worse,
keeping a pain diary, setting lim-
its, learning how to deal with
negative thoughts, and seeking
out enjoyable activities.
Medications: May be prescribed
to improve pain tolerance and
sleep regularity/quality. Medica-
tions should be used in conjunc-
tion with exercise and behavior
therapy.
Other recommendations may
include: Eating a well-balanced
diet, avoid caffeine, practice good
sleep routines, acupressure, and
acupuncture.
Physical Therapy at CORA
Rehabilitation Clinics:
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condi-
tion that at present time has no
cure. The Fibromyalgia Program
at CORA gives patients the tools
necessary to manage their symp-
toms and thereby improve the
quality of their lives. Quality of
life improvements require time,
commitment, discipline, and an
open mind. The Program is indi-
vidualized to teach each patient
how to take control over aches,
pains and fatigue that typically
prevent many from enjoying their
lives.
A CORA-run clinic
inside the new facility
on International Drive
is open three days a
week to provide care
for almost 5,000 cov-
ered lives.
CORA is proud to partner
with Rosen Medical Center,
A Place for Healing and
Wellness, to provide physi-
cal therapy and rehabilita-
tion services to Rosen Ho-
tels & Resorts employees.
C O R A Q U A R T E R L Y
Deland CORA to Have a New Home
P A G E 3 I S S U E # 1
The current CORA Rehabilita-
tion clinic in Deland is moving
into a new, state-of-the-art Medi-
cal Complex in conjunction with
West Volusia Family and Sports
Medicine. The
long-awaited
groundbreaking
day on January
21 marked the
beginning of
construction for
the new medical
complex in
Deland.
The new location
will allow for a
comprehensive
approach that
will address both
preventative and
disease manage-
ment healthcare.
Services will include family med-
icine, sports medicine, physical
therapy, and a new Wellness
Clinic that will provide custom-
designed weight loss manage-
ment programs.
The Sports Medicine facility will
have an Aquaciser, outdoor
training area for athletes and an
Astro turf track to cater to West
Volusia athletes from high
schools and Stetson University.
Clinic manager Summer Taylor
(PTA, CEAS) has been with
CORA for 10 years. She has
specialty certifications in Ergo-
nomics, Equine Rehabilitation,
Mulligan Techniques, Pediatrics,
Aquatics and Sports Medicine.
Athletic Trainer John McFarland
has been with CORA 6 of his 20
years experience. He is a certi-
fied strength and conditioning
specialist and Kinesiotaping
practitioner. He
has worked with
big name ath-
letes in profes-
sional sports,
including NAS-
CAR, the Balti-
more Orioles
and Stetson
Baseball .
Andrew Mills
(DPT) is a recent
graduate of Uni-
versity of St.
Augustine’s Doc-
torate program
with an under
grad in Athletic
Training and joined our staff in
June of 2009. Andrew has been
training for his Strength and
Conditioning Certification and
will sit for the exam in mid 2012.
Employees of the Quarter
“The new
location will
use a
comprehensive
approach that
will address
preventative
and disease
management
healthcare.”
Central Florida: Mike Ferguson
The Titusville Clinic Manager, Mike earned an AS as a Physical Therapist Assistant from Seminole State Col-lege in 1997. He spent four years at a Michigan specialty spine rehab clinic and eight years in Idaho mentoring with a certified manual therapist. Mike specializes in improving core stability while helping patients with proper body mechanics relative to functional mobility, daily living and sports specific recreational activities.
An extremely hard worker, Mike was selected because he is an excellent clinician who possesses the skill, creativity and enthusiasm to get the patients excited to come to therapy and keep coming. He motivates peo-ple and creates an energy in the clinic that makes our Titusville clinic stand out among our competitors.
Tampa: Lloyd Ignacio
Lloyd received his BS in Physical Therapy from De La Salle University in 1995 and joined our CORA family in the Lakeland clinic in 2004. He specializes in orthopaedics, sports and geriatrics. Lloyd is also a Kine-siotaping Practitioner and has training in MFR (Myofascial Release ®) and Mulligan Techniques.
A very dedicated and strong team player, Lloyd works hard and makes every effort to help our clinic suc-ceed. This not only includes being aware of budgeted goals, but also taking those patients who walk in very late or squeezing in an eval and al-ways giving his best. Our patients love him; appreciate his skill, his crazy humor and his occasional sere-nade. Believe it or not, sometimes he really does whistle while he works!
South Florida: Daphne Ardizon
Daphne graduated from Florida Inter-national University with a Masters degree in Physical Therapy in 2006. She joined the CORA team in May of 2007 as a staff PT in the West Dade clinic and in July 2010, became Clinic Manager. Daphne enjoys working with a varied patient population and a variety of diagnoses, and her special-ty is in manual therapy, where she is a Clinical Orthopedic Manual Thera-pist certified from the Ola Grimsby Institute in 2010.
Her focus is on providing quality patient care with special attention to psychosocial influences and setting realistic and obtainable goals. Daphne has been providing excellent custom-er service and has gone above and beyond by pioneering the “weekly clinical tip of the week.”
Michigan: Sharon Hladik
Regional trainer Sharon Hladik has been with the company since June 1992. She is a huge asset in every aspect of her role, cleaning up ac-counts receivable in Michigan as well as in Florida. A constant resource for all of the MI PSC’s as well as Clinic Managers, She has taken several roles upon herself without the request of her superiors to keep us updated on the newest regulations.
In addition to being the first to attend any company function, Sharon always gives quality feedback regarding any matter when approached. We recog-nize Sharon for her commitment, flexibility, vast knowledge of insurance guidelines/AR, as well as for her ability to handle difficult patient com-plaints with grace and ease.
Rheumatoid Arthritis and OT
Hand and Occupational Therapists are uniquely qualified to treat patients suffering from RA. After two decades of working with this population, Lynn Agnew, CORA’s Hand Therapy Program Director, believes that every patient with RA would benefit from annual visits to an Occupa-tional Therapist who is familiar with his or her case. As the hands and wrists change, new splinting and exercise recommendations can be made. One of the most im-portant jobs of the OT/CHT in treating patients with arthri-tis is EDUCATION. Take a look at a few of these helpful hints, proven strategies to help the RA patient to manage pain:
1. Avoid forceful or prolonged pinch or grip.
2. Use the strongest joint possible for the job.
For more information, ask your physician how OT can help you!
CORA Health Services, Inc.
www.corahealth.com
April is National
Occupational Therapy Month!
Occupational Therapists help peo-
ple of all ages participate in the
things they want and need to do
through the therapeutic use of eve-
ryday activities. OTs “Help Others
Live Life To The Fullest!”
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