by Summit | Jan 29, 2024 | Non-CE Courses
Presented By: Lynda Jennings, OTR, RAC-CT, CDP *CE credits are not available for this courseAs healthcare reimbursement continues to evolve and become more complicated, it is more important than ever that healthcare professionals remain highly skilled in their...
by Summit | Jan 22, 2024 | All Blogs, Geriatrics, Neurology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy
Written By: Selena Pemberton, MOT, OTR/L, RYT200hr Most of us have heard about mindfulness in a yoga class or in a guided meditation on YouTube. Or maybe even as a healthy coping strategy to reduce stress. However, mindfulness is making its way as a go-to strategy...
by Summit | Jan 15, 2024 | Non-CE Courses
Presented By: Lynda Jennings, OTR, RAC-CT, CDP *CE credits are not available for this courseAre you interested in advancing your career but not sure if you have what it takes to become a director of rehabilitation? With healthcare regulations ever-changing, the DOR...
by Summit | Jan 8, 2024 | All Blogs, Neurology, Occupational Therapy, Pediatrics, Physical Therapy
Written By: Debra Johnson, MS, OTR/L As an occupational therapist for over 30 years, I have seen healthcare trends come and go. Some of the interventions we took for gospel back in the 80s are now deemed, at best, to be ineffective and, at worst, potentially harmful...
by Summit | Jan 1, 2024 | All Blogs, Geriatrics, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy
Written By: Vern Swanson, PT, DPT, Ph.D., NCSNavigating Snow and Ice for Lower Extremity (LE) Amputees: Essential Safety Tips for Winter Ambulation As winter approaches, the magic of snow-covered landscapes and icy wonderlands can also present challenges for lower...
by Summit | Dec 10, 2023 | All Blogs, Neurology, Occupational Therapy, Pediatrics, Speech Language Pathology
Written By: Belinda Worley, MS-SLP-CC The holiday season can be simply amazing. It is a time we share traditions, spend time with our family and friends, and celebrate the joy of the most magical season. Now if you are a parent of a child with autism, you can insert...
by Summit | Dec 4, 2023 | All Blogs, Body Regions, Geriatrics, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy
Written By: Lori Duncan, DPT, MTC, CPT As therapists, we are always trying to optimize our patient’s function and independence. This requires a combination of strength, mobility, and stability. So where do we start?Over the years, I have found that stability is often...
by Summit | Nov 27, 2023 | All Blogs, Non-CE Courses
Presented By: Andrew Morgan, PT, DPT, MBA, COS-C *CE credits are not available for this courseWhen most people hear the term marketing, they think of pushy product vendors or clever television commercials, but marketing is far more than advertising and sales. It...
by Summit | Nov 13, 2023 | All Blogs, Geriatrics, Occupational Therapy, Orthopedics, Physical Therapy
Written By: Brian Trzaskos PT LMT CSCS CMP MI-C As the holiday season approaches, I am reminded of the many challenges faced by individuals who suffer from chronic pain. As someone who has personally experienced the struggles of managing chronic pain, I understand...
by Summit | Nov 6, 2023 | All Blogs, Geriatrics, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy
Written By: Amy Shevlin, PT, MS, DPT, GCS As we move into November, I think it’s important to take a moment and reflect on the amazing outpouring of support for breast cancer awareness in October. Social media is flooded with pink ribbons, reminding all of us of the...
