by Summit | Feb 28, 2022 | All Blogs, Physical Therapy
Written By: Colleen Williams, PT As therapists or teachers, we all know the importance of crossing the midline of the body. The midline is an invisible line dividing our body into a right and left half. We cross the midline of our bodies many, many times a day… when...
by Summit | Jan 3, 2022 | All Blogs, Physical Therapy
Written By: Meredith Roberts Lo, DPT Dystonia and Dyskinesia; two D words that are every therapist’s worst nightmare. These two movement disorder symptoms can be extremely frustrating for both the therapist and the patient. Have no fear, there are some tips...
by Summit | Dec 6, 2021 | All Blogs, Physical Therapy
Written By: Dr. Brandi Singleton, PT, DPT, CCI Falls are a reason to be alarmed – as healthcare professionals, we all know that falls are a major concern. Below are a few sweeping statistics that indicate just how major that concern is, both here in the US, as well as...
by Summit | Nov 15, 2021 | All Blogs, Physical Therapy
Written By: Julie B. Barnett, PT, DPT, MTC Blood Flow Restriction Training (BFR): Resistance training with blood flow restriction to the muscles using a strapping cuff such as a thigh or arm wrap that occludes the veins, but not the arteries serving the muscles....
by Summit | Nov 1, 2021 | All Blogs, Physical Therapy
Written By: Dr. Catherine Lewan, PT DPT, C-IAYT Long COVID is the term created by patients to describe persistent symptoms in the weeks or months after COVID-19. It is considered a first as it was identified by patients, not by medical professionals. While it shares...
by Summit | Oct 25, 2021 | All Blogs, Physical Therapy
Written By: Lori Duncan, DPT, MTC, CPT Core stability is one of the most important concepts to teach a patient for healthy movement. It is a low-load, continual activation of specific muscles that allow our body to feel organized, safe and prepared for any movement....
