by Summit | Nov 18, 2024 | All Blogs, Body Regions, Geriatrics, Occupational Therapy, Orthopedics, Physical Therapy
Written By: Lynda Jennings, OTR, RAC-CT, CDP Aging In Place Is Not For The Faint Of Heart For older adults wishing to remain in their own homes, evaluating factors that contribute to a safe and comfortable living environment is crucial. According to the U.S. Census...
by Summit | Nov 4, 2024 | All Blogs, Body Regions, Occupational Therapy, Orthopedics, Physical Therapy
Written By: Vern Swanson, DPT, PT, Ph.D., NCS Tackling Phantom Limb Pain: Eight Strategies Worth Considering Phantom limb pain (PLP) can be a perplexing and frustrating experience for those who have lost a limb. It often feels like a cruel joke played by the nervous...
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 | Oct 7, 2024 | All Blogs, Body Regions, Occupational Therapy, Orthopedics, Physical Therapy
Written By: Anju Dheer, PT, DPT, OCS, MTC As a new graduate, the diagnosis of spondylolisthesis in my patients filled me with anxiety. It wasn’t extensively covered in school, with professors often dismissing it as an uncommon diagnosis—just something to be...
by Summit | Sep 30, 2024 | All Blogs, Occupational Therapy, Orthopedics, Physical Therapy
Written By: Julie Barnett PT, DPT, MTC Do you want to learn more about simple taping, shoes, inserts and other economically priced braces/sleeves? This upcoming webinar is for you! I have worked with thousands of patients in outpatient orthopedics and can help...
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...
