by Summit | Jul 15, 2024 | All Blogs, Geriatrics, Occupational Therapy, Orthopedics, Physical Therapy
Written By: Angela Henning, PT, CCS, Cert MDT, CFPS, AACVPR Heart failure (HF) is a significant public health issue in the United States, affecting millions of individuals and imposing a substantial burden on the healthcare system. Effective management of heart...
by Summit | Jun 10, 2024 | All Blogs, Geriatrics, Neurology, Occupational Therapy, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, Physical Therapy
Written By: Meredith Roberts Lo, DPT With summer vacation beginning, I find this is the time of year I hear most, “I just need a break from therapy” from my patients. Often, at the expense of their progress and their teams’ recommendations. However, something about...
by Summit | May 13, 2024 | All Blogs, Body Regions, Geriatrics, Occupational Therapy, Orthopedics, Physical Therapy
Written By: Catherine Lewan, DPT, CYT May is National Women’s Health Month! As we observe this month, let’s shed light on a commonly overlooked area of women’s health: pelvic floor rehabilitation. Despite affecting a significant number of...
by Summit | Apr 8, 2024 | All Blogs, Body Regions, Occupational Therapy, Orthopedics, Physical Therapy
Written By: Michelle Millner, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT Decreased core strength is associated with a decrease in postural stability, decreased function, and increased fall risk in older adults. These types of weaknesses can be progressive over time due to age-related...
by Summit | Mar 18, 2024 | All Blogs, Body Regions, Geriatrics, Occupational Therapy, Orthopedics, Physical Therapy
Written By: Dr. John Jowers, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS Most of us in healthcare are familiar with osteoporosis and osteopenia, however, we likely haven’t been exposed to the term “sarcopenia” or know what the condition is. Sarcopenia is the same as osteopenia but...
by Summit | Feb 26, 2024 | All Blogs, Geriatrics, Neurology, Occupational Therapy, Orthopedics, Physical Therapy
Written By: Dr. Darren Smith PT, DPT Pain, how do we defeat it? We do not have all the answers… yet. However, we do know a variety of ways to manage pain; ice, heat, compression, and stretching to name a few. Often overlooked is the impact of sleep....
