by Summit | Oct 8, 2023 | All Blogs, Body Regions, Geriatrics, Occupational Therapy, Orthopedics, Physical Therapy
Written By: Nicole Scheiman, OTR/L, DrOT, CLT-LANA, CKTP According to the Oxford Online Dictionary, edema is defined as, “a condition characterized by an excess of watery fluid collecting in the cavities or tissues of the body.” So it seems simple to define what...
by Summit | Oct 2, 2023 | All Blogs, Neurology, Speech Language Pathology
Written By: Ann Blau, MS, CCC-SLP, CMT You probably breathe without thinking about it. Your body does it automatically without much conscious effort. Nevertheless, it’s important to pay attention to how you breathe. Humans are born obligate nasal breathers, and nasal...
by Summit | Sep 25, 2023 | All Blogs, Physical Therapy
Written By: Jason Handschumacher, PT, DPT, OCS Welcome to October – the season of pumpkin spice, plenty to watch for sports fans, and National Physical Therapy Month. These posts usually highlight new research, strategies, or tips for your daily practice. This month,...
by Summit | Sep 11, 2023 | All Blogs, Geriatrics, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy
Written By: Timothy Dunn, PT, DPT, GCS, COS-C, CEEAA A few weeks ago, I was running with three of my friends along the bike trail that circles Lake Wilhelm, a beautiful spot in Northwest Pennsylvania. Four miles into the run, I caught my foot on a stealthy branch and...
by Summit | Sep 4, 2023 | All Blogs, Body Regions, Occupational Therapy, Orthopedics, Physical Therapy
Written By: Kristin Sanders, PT, MPT, PCS When treating your client have you ever felt like you could use more than two hands? Do you think that it would be super helpful for your clients if you could detach your hands to allow them to achieve Salience and Repetition...