by Summit Logistics | Sep 12, 2019 | Physical Therapy
The Fall Prevention Alphabet By: Brandi Singleton, PT, DPT, CCI You have probably heard at some time or another that falls are a problem. Maybe you even heard it referred to as an epidemic. Well, neither of these declarations is an overstatement. When this topic...
by Summit Logistics | Sep 12, 2019 | Physical Therapy
Yoga for Every Body By: Dr. Catherine Lewan, PT, DPT, C-IAYT, RYT (www.catherinelewan.com) If you have ever wondered, “Can I really do yoga with my patients?” the answer is YES.It just might not look like the typical American-ized, more-is-better,...
by Summit Logistics | Sep 12, 2019 | Physical Therapy
Are Balance & Vestibular Disorders a Big Deal? By: Jeff Ladinsky, PT, DPT, MTC, CCI September is Fall Prevention Awareness Month an opportunity for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants nationwide to educate about who we are and what we do to...
by Summit Logistics | Sep 12, 2019 | Occupational Therapy
Beyond the MatIncorporating Yoga and Mindfulness into Daily Life By: Lisa Irvine, MS. OTR/L RYT 200 September is National Yoga Awareness Month (you all knew, right?). Anyways, I am honored Summit asked me to write this blog for the month of September. I decided that...
by Summit Logistics | Sep 9, 2019 | Occupational Therapy
PDPM and PDGM – Are You Ready?And What Does it Mean for Therapists in Sub-acute Settings By: Melinda Butler, OTD As we embark upon the biggest change in Medicare reimbursement in over 20 years, many therapists are concerned about the security of their professions and...
by Summit Logistics | Sep 4, 2019 | Physical Therapy
Myofascial Release in Today’s Dynamic Rehabilitative Landscape By: Ryan Palkoner, PT, MPT, Cert ART, Cert DN, CKTP There’s been a dynamic shift in the past decade regarding the varying methods/types of Myofascial Release. This comes as a result of Physical...
by Summit Logistics | Sep 4, 2019 | Physical Therapy
Was that magic? How did you do that? By: Mark Murphy, PT, MTC, MPT, FAAOMPT, OCS Was that magic? How did you do that? Have you ever been asked that question by a patient? If you have, that means you did something right and your patient is impressed!As awesome as it...
by Summit Logistics | May 13, 2019 | Stroke
Are your Patients Learning OPTIMALLY? Applying Motor Learning Theory into Practice By: Erica A. Pitsch, PT, MPT, DPT, NCSWe can all agree that patients that are motivated are much easier to work with. We also know that learning is important to recovery, but making...
by Summit Logistics | Apr 22, 2019 | Occupational Therapy
The Rewards of Being an Occupational Therapist By: Mary Vanesko, MOT, OTR/L, CIMI Happy Occupational Therapy Month! When asked to write this blog post for the month of April, in honor of OT month, I could not help but think of the thousands of times I educated someone...
by Summit Logistics | Apr 17, 2019 | Autism
The Challenges and Rewards of Autism By: Belinda Worley, MS-SLP-CCC Since 1998, I have had the opportunity to work with children on the autism spectrum. It has been a huge blessing to be able to serve children in many different settings including home...
