by Summit | Aug 15, 2022 | All Blogs, Physical Therapy
Written By: Dr. Chad Hensel, PT, DPT, MHS, CSCS The HEP, or home exercise program. While it is almost always used by clinicians in almost any setting, recent research has shown that the compliance rate may be as low as 35%!!! You do not have to be an...
by Summit | Aug 8, 2022 | All Blogs, Physical Therapy
Written By: Paul Frizelle, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, MTC, CSCS, PES, CES I’m going to be honest with everyone…. gait retraining is one of my least favorite parts of lower body rehab. Young athletes seem to present an even bigger challenge for me because they are...
by Summit | Jul 25, 2022 | All Blogs, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Language Pathology
Written By: Lynda Jennings, OTR, RAC-CT, CDP As long as I have been a therapist, I have prided myself on my reputation for providing exceptional clinical care while always making sure I am aware of the most current regulations and guidance in my specialty...
by Summit | Jul 11, 2022 | All Blogs, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy
Written By: Melissa Jean Jarzynski, MSPT, HPCS, ESMHL Animal-assisted therapies and interventions have been increasingly popular over the past decade. However, hippotherapy still remains an area of mystery and confusion. But that starts to change now!...
by Summit | Jul 4, 2022 | All Blogs, Physical Therapy
Written By: John Gwilliam, PT, MPT, MHA, CWS, Cert DN Summertime! A season for many of us that indicates a time to relax, to unwind, and to spend more time with family and friends. Anecdotally, the beginning of summer also includes an increase in the number...
by Summit | May 16, 2022 | All Blogs, Physical Therapy
Written By: Elizabeth G. Harvey, PT, DPT, MSR, DHSc Student, Board-Certified Pediatric Specialist Have you ever heard of vibration therapy? It may be what you’ve been looking for… Vibration therapy was introduced in 1857 by Dr. Gustav Zander. It is used...