by Summit | Jul 31, 2023 | All Blogs, Geriatrics, Neurology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Language Pathology
Written By: Dr. Chad Hensel, PT, DPT, MHS, CSCS Alzheimer’s disease is well-known and well-feared, afflicting over 6 million Americans. This progressive neurodegenerative disease impairs cognition and function over time. A diagnosis is one of great anxiety not only...
by Summit | Jul 10, 2023 | All Blogs, Body Regions, Geriatrics, Neurology, Occupational Therapy, Orthopedics, Physical Therapy
Written By: Brian Trzaskos PT LMT CSCS CMP MI-C How often have you stopped to consider the question, “What exactly is medicine?”It may seem obvious to us steeped in Western culture that medicine is something you give to someone who is sick. Medicine is most often...
by Summit | Jun 12, 2023 | All Blogs, Neurology, Occupational Therapy, Pediatrics, Speech Language Pathology
Written By: Kelly Vess, MA, CCC-SLP June 18th is Autistic Pride Day. This international holiday focuses on individuals with autism taking pride and appreciation for their unique characteristics.How can we foster an appreciation of their unique attributes in our...
by Summit | May 30, 2023 | All Blogs, Geriatrics, Neurology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Language Pathology
Written By: Melinda Butler, OTR/L, OTD, BCPAOccupational Therapist, Elder Care Consultant, Board Certified Patient Advocate As we embark upon Worldwide Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, it’s important to consider the role of rehabilitation therapists as we...
by Summit | May 22, 2023 | All Blogs, Geriatrics, Neurology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Language Pathology
Written By: Liza Meiksins PT, DPTBoard Certified Specialist in Neurologic Physical TherapyCertified Lymphedema Therapist Many patients and therapists would likely agree that one of the most challenging aspects of stroke rehab is improving upper extremity function and...
by Summit | Apr 17, 2023 | All Blogs, Geriatrics, Neurology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Language Pathology
Written By: Anysia Ensslen-Boggs, Ed.D., CCC-SLP Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects neurons in a specific area of the brain called the substantia nigra. Symptoms generally develop slowly over several years and the progression...
