by Summit | Mar 13, 2023 | General Updates & News, Physical Therapy
Written By: Stephanie Johnson, PT Toe walking is commonly accepted as typical behavior for a toddler who is learning to walk. During the first couple of years, a child will explore different walking patterns as their body adapts to an upright posture. The good news is...
by Summit | Mar 6, 2023 | General Updates & News, Physical Therapy
Written By: Jeff Rogge, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT, FAAOMPT Hip pain caused by femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) can be very painful and frustrating for our patients. FAI occurs when there is bony overgrowth around the femoral head (Cam) and/or around the acetabulum...
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...
by Summit | Jan 30, 2023 | Physical Therapy
Written By: Sarah Petrich, PT, DPT, PRC, NCPT“Above all learn to breathe correctly.”—Joseph PilatesTaught by yogis, voice instructors, and healthcare practitioners belly breathing is the most popular of all the breathing techniques out there. Backed by numerous...
by Summit | Jan 16, 2023 | General Updates & News, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy
Written By: Tammy Jurkins OTR/L, CDP, CADDCT, CMDCP As the numbers are growing so must our education so we can facilitate our patients’/clients’ abilities to live in the least restrictive environment safely and successfully for as long as possible. Sometimes...
