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...
by Summit | Jun 6, 2025 | All Blogs, Geriatrics, Neurology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy
Written by: Joseph Villena, PT, MPT, OCS, CSCS, COMT Most athletes who suffer an ACL injury will undergo surgical reconstruction. Expectations for rehab professionals are to utilize an evidence-based approach when determining appropriate exercises and progressions for...
by Summit | Jun 5, 2025 | All Blogs, Geriatrics, Neurology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Language Pathology
Written by: Anysia J. Ensslen-Boggs, Ed.D., CCC-SLP Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, causing 60-80% of all dementia cases. Early symptoms include difficulty remembering recent conversations, recalling names or events, apathy, and depression....
by Summit | Jan 3, 2025 | All Blogs, Neurology, Physical Therapy
Written By: Jason Handschumacher PT, DPT, OCS Dry Needling: What’s the Point? Do you do Dry Needling? A question I get about once a week. Providers and patients are looking for non pharmacological ways to reduce pain and enhance function. You want to offer it but...
