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 | May 15, 2023 | All Blogs, Occupational Therapy, Pediatrics, Physical Therapy
Written By: Victoria Wood, OTR/L Pediatric behavioral interventions are a hot topic. This is because development and growth depend on compliant behavior. Maladaptive behavior gets in the way of learning (as well as the peace and harmony of everyone involved)....
by Summit | May 8, 2023 | All Blogs, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy
Written By: Nicole Scheiman, OTR/L, DrOT When asked to write a blog about women’s health, I stopped and considered what I believe is improving my current state of health. I thought first about my physical health. I often prioritize work over physical exercise (even...
by Summit | May 1, 2023 | All Blogs, Body Regions, Geriatrics, Orthopedics, Physical Therapy
Written By: Karen Hogan-Curran, PT, DPT The APTA came out with an updated Clinical Practice Guideline for Unilateral vestibular hypofunction in 2022. Among the many recommendations mentioned, HEP recommendation was updated.With so much research out there, it’s...
by Summit | Apr 24, 2023 | All Blogs, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, Physical Therapy
Written By: Dr. Elizabeth G. Harvey, PT, DPT, MSR, DHSc Candidate, PCS Have you considered using the largest organ, our skin, to treat your smallest patients?Over the years I have become a total skin junkie! I find it amazing how stimulation of the integumentary...
