by Summit | Oct 8, 2023 | All Blogs, Body Regions, Geriatrics, Occupational Therapy, Orthopedics, Physical Therapy
Written By: Nicole Scheiman, OTR/L, DrOT, CLT-LANA, CKTP According to the Oxford Online Dictionary, edema is defined as, “a condition characterized by an excess of watery fluid collecting in the cavities or tissues of the body.” So it seems simple to define what...
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 | Oct 17, 2022 | Body Regions, Occupational Therapy
Written By: Nicole Scheiman, DrOT, OTR/L WhoOne of the most commonly reported types of lymphedema breast cancer related incidence varies from 8-56% of patients. Individuals who experience the following, are at an increased risk of developing breast cancer-related...
by Summit | Oct 11, 2021 | All Blogs, Occupational Therapy
Written By: Nicole Scheiman, OTR/L, MHS, DrOT, CLT-LANA, CORE, CES, CKTP October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and in observance of this special month, we are highlighting a kinesiology taping technique for scar management! Individuals who have scars from...
by Summit Instructors | Aug 27, 2020 | Occupational Therapy
Written By: Nicole Scheiman, OTR/L, MHS, DrOT, CLT-LANA, CES, CKTP, CEES-Advanced, CSST, CDCSAccording to research published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute on April 2, 2020:Achieving the minimum amount of recommended exercise per week, which is 2.5...
