by Summit | Nov 18, 2024 | All Blogs, Body Regions, Geriatrics, Occupational Therapy, Orthopedics, Physical Therapy
Written By: Lynda Jennings, OTR, RAC-CT, CDP Aging In Place Is Not For The Faint Of Heart For older adults wishing to remain in their own homes, evaluating factors that contribute to a safe and comfortable living environment is crucial. According to the U.S. Census...
by Summit | Nov 12, 2024 | All Blogs, Pediatrics, Physical Therapy, Professional Development
Written By: Daniel Walters, PT, DPT, GCS On November 1, 2024, Medicare released its highly anticipated final rule for 2025, bringing significant changes that will affect physical therapy practices nationwide. Two major adjustments in this rule—the shift from direct to...
by Summit | Nov 4, 2024 | All Blogs, Body Regions, Occupational Therapy, Orthopedics, Physical Therapy
Written By: Vern Swanson, DPT, PT, Ph.D., NCS Tackling Phantom Limb Pain: Eight Strategies Worth Considering Phantom limb pain (PLP) can be a perplexing and frustrating experience for those who have lost a limb. It often feels like a cruel joke played by the nervous...
by Summit | Oct 28, 2024 | All Blogs, Non-CE Courses
Presented By: Andrew Morgan, PT, DPT, MBA, COS-C *CE credits are not available for this course Shortages in qualified therapists and assistants have offered challenges to employers for decades. The direct and indirect costs associated with turnover can be enough to...
by Summit | Oct 21, 2024 | All Blogs, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, Physical Therapy, Speech Language Pathology
Written By: Kaitlin Brown, SLPD, CCC-SLP Communication is at the heart of human connection, yet for some individuals, the ability to communicate effectively can be limited due to complex speech and language challenges. Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)...
by Summit | Oct 14, 2024 | All Blogs, Geriatrics, Neurology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy
Written By: Catherine Valentino OTD, MAAL, MHSc, BS, OTR/L FMT October is Lewy Body Dementia Awareness Month. As with every individual battling dementia, it is a deeply personal journey that impacts our patients, their families, and us as therapists. The Lewy Body...
by Summit | Oct 7, 2024 | All Blogs, Body Regions, Occupational Therapy, Orthopedics, Physical Therapy
Written By: Anju Dheer, PT, DPT, OCS, MTC As a new graduate, the diagnosis of spondylolisthesis in my patients filled me with anxiety. It wasn’t extensively covered in school, with professors often dismissing it as an uncommon diagnosis—just something to be...
by Summit | Sep 30, 2024 | All Blogs, Occupational Therapy, Orthopedics, Physical Therapy
Written By: Julie Barnett PT, DPT, MTC Do you want to learn more about simple taping, shoes, inserts and other economically priced braces/sleeves? This upcoming webinar is for you! I have worked with thousands of patients in outpatient orthopedics and can help...
by Summit | Sep 25, 2024 | All Blogs, Professional Development
Written By: Lynda Jennings, OTR, RAC-CT, CDP As an occupational therapist in the post-acute care industry for over thirty years, I contribute my longevity in this field to job satisfaction. I have always said, “As long as I feel challenged and I am adding...
by Summit | Sep 23, 2024 | All Blogs, Pediatrics, Physical Therapy
Written By: Stephanie Johnson, PT As therapists, we are often tasked with juggling the guidelines of various national agencies while promoting best practices to meet patient goals. The same is true for infant care and the diagnoses that are prevalent in our...
