by Summit | Oct 2, 2023 | All Blogs, Neurology, Speech Language Pathology
Written By: Ann Blau, MS, CCC-SLP, CMT You probably breathe without thinking about it. Your body does it automatically without much conscious effort. Nevertheless, it’s important to pay attention to how you breathe. Humans are born obligate nasal breathers, and nasal...
by Summit | Aug 21, 2023 | All Blogs, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Language Pathology
Written By: Jennifer Kinkade, OTD, OTR Evidence-based practice (EBP) is necessary and expected within the allied health professions. Did you know there is a 17-year gap in knowledge-to-practice when it comes to allied health practitioners implementing evidence? The...
by Summit | Jul 31, 2023 | All Blogs, Geriatrics, Neurology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Language Pathology
Written By: Dr. Chad Hensel, PT, DPT, MHS, CSCS Alzheimer’s disease is well-known and well-feared, afflicting over 6 million Americans. This progressive neurodegenerative disease impairs cognition and function over time. A diagnosis is one of great anxiety not only...
by Summit | Jun 12, 2023 | All Blogs, Neurology, Occupational Therapy, Pediatrics, Speech Language Pathology
Written By: Kelly Vess, MA, CCC-SLP June 18th is Autistic Pride Day. This international holiday focuses on individuals with autism taking pride and appreciation for their unique characteristics.How can we foster an appreciation of their unique attributes in our...
by Summit | Jun 5, 2023 | All Blogs, Geriatrics, Speech Language Pathology
Written By: Anysia Ensslen-Boggs, Ed.D., CCC-SLP Aphasia is a communication disorder affecting over 2 million Americans. Aphasia is an acquired neurogenic language disorder resulting from an injury to the brain (usually a stroke). Aphasia may also result from head...
by Summit | May 30, 2023 | All Blogs, Geriatrics, Neurology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Language Pathology
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...