by Summit | Nov 27, 2023 | General Updates & News
Presented By: Andrew Morgan, PT, DPT, MBA, COS-C *CE credits are not available for this courseWhen most people hear the term marketing, they think of pushy product vendors or clever television commercials, but marketing is far more than advertising and sales. It...
by Summit | Nov 13, 2023 | General Updates & News, Physical Therapy
Written By: Brian Trzaskos PT LMT CSCS CMP MI-C As the holiday season approaches, I am reminded of the many challenges faced by individuals who suffer from chronic pain. As someone who has personally experienced the struggles of managing chronic pain, I understand...
by Summit | Nov 6, 2023 | General Updates & News, Physical Therapy
Written By: Amy Shevlin, PT, MS, DPT, GCS As we move into November, I think it’s important to take a moment and reflect on the amazing outpouring of support for breast cancer awareness in October. Social media is flooded with pink ribbons, reminding all of us of the...
by Summit | Oct 30, 2023 | General Updates & News
Presented By: Lynda Jennings, OTR, RAC-CT, CDP *CE credits are not available for this courseAccording to the book “The Leaders Guide to Unconscious Bias” by Pamela Fuller, Mark Murphy and Anna Chow we take in about 11 million pieces of information each second but,...
by Summit | Oct 23, 2023 | General Updates & News
Written By: Robyn Otty, OTD, OTR/L, BCPR, FAOTA Halloween can be a scary time for individuals with sensory sensitivities. To help such individuals, prepare them for the sensory experience to allow their complex nervous systems (CNS) to accommodate the sensory input....
by Summit | Oct 18, 2023 | General Updates & News
Presented By: Andrew Morgan, PT, DPT, MBA, COS-C *CE credits are not available for this courseShortages in qualified therapists and assistants has offered challenges to employers for decades. The COVID pandemic added the challenge of staff burnout to an already lean...
by Summit | Oct 8, 2023 | General Updates & News, Occupational 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 | Oct 2, 2023 | General Updates & News, 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 | Sep 25, 2023 | General Updates & News, Physical Therapy
Written By: Jason Handschumacher, PT, DPT, OCS Welcome to October – the season of pumpkin spice, plenty to watch for sports fans, and National Physical Therapy Month. These posts usually highlight new research, strategies, or tips for your daily practice. This month,...
by Summit | Sep 11, 2023 | General Updates & News, Physical Therapy
Written By: Timothy Dunn, PT, DPT, GCS, COS-C, CEEAA A few weeks ago, I was running with three of my friends along the bike trail that circles Lake Wilhelm, a beautiful spot in Northwest Pennsylvania. Four miles into the run, I caught my foot on a stealthy branch and...
