by Summit | Sep 5, 2025 | All Blogs, Geriatrics, Neurology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy
Written by: Paul Frizelle PT DPT, MS, MTC, AIB VR, NASM PES, NASM CES Why Gait Speed Matters When considering mobility, function, and overall quality of life, the one measure that may best capture all of these is the ability to walk. Gait speed is such a significant...
by Summit | Aug 28, 2025 | All Blogs, Geriatrics, Neurology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy
Written by: Lynda Jennings, OTD, RAC-CT, CDP As the global population ages, the healthcare industry faces a critical challenge: how to support older adults in maintaining independence, safety, and quality of life. The concept of “aging in place”—living safely and...
by Summit | Aug 1, 2025 | All Blogs, Geriatrics, Neurology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy
Written by: Liza Meiksins PT, DPT, NCS, CBIS, CLT Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a new stroke1. As medicine improves and more and more people survive and recover from a stroke, the focus now turns more than ever to how best to provide stroke...
by Summit | Aug 1, 2025 | All Blogs, Geriatrics, Neurology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy
Written by: Rachel Smith, DPT Helping patients participate in early mobility strategies is a crucial component of overall recovery and progress. The benefits of early mobility are well-documented in the literature. Just to name a few… Promotes maintenance of...
by Summit | Aug 1, 2025 | All Blogs, Geriatrics, Neurology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy
Written by: Rachel Smith, DPT When you hear “ICU” or “medically complex”, what comes to mind? As a rehab professional, this is a really loaded question. The ICU is not only a place for medical stability – it is an opportunity to help people begin reclaiming their...
by Summit | Jun 16, 2025 | All Blogs, Geriatrics, Neurology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy
Written by: Robyn Otty, OTD, OTR/L, BCPR, FAOTA June represents Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) awareness month and serves as a reminder how the disease impacts the individuals with AD and the loved ones affected by it. As a daughter who is directly touched by AD, this month...
