by Summit | May 30, 2023 | General Updates & News, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy
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 15, 2023 | General Updates & News, Occupational 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). Whether...
by Summit | Apr 17, 2023 | General Updates & News, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Language Pathology
Written By: Anysia Ensslen-Boggs, Ed.D., CCC-SLP Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects neurons in a specific area of the brain called the substantia nigra. Symptoms generally develop slowly over several years and the progression...
by Summit | Feb 27, 2023 | General Updates & News, Occupational Therapy
Written By: Samantha Becker, MS, OTR/L Maslow’s Hierarchy of NeedsIn order to achieve self-actualization, or fulfillment of a person’s talents and potential, you must have a solid foundation where your physiological, safety, belonging, and esteem needs are met....
by Summit | Feb 20, 2023 | General Updates & News, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy
Written By: Bill Meritt, PT, Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy, Certified in Dry Needling, Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists The use of manual therapy in some form is common practice in physical...
by Summit | Feb 6, 2023 | General Updates & News, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy
Written By: Amy Shevlin, PT, MS, DPT, GCS According to Webster, self-care is defined simply as caring for oneself. As busy therapists, we can understand the importance of proper self-care as we try to navigate busy work and home schedules. Finding a way to take some...