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...
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 | Sep 16, 2024 | All Blogs, Geriatrics, Neurology, Occupational Therapy, Pediatrics, Physical Therapy
Written By: Karen Hogan-Curran, PT, DPT, AVPT, CSRS The Dix-Hallpike Maneuver is widely regarded as the gold standard for diagnosing benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), due to its high sensitivity and simplicity. This maneuver provides clinicians with a quick...
