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Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month: Cognitive Assessment and Intervention

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...

National Stroke Awareness Month: Vagus Nerve Stimulation Post-Stroke

by Summit | May 22, 2023 | General Updates & News

Written By: Liza Meiksins PT, DPTBoard Certified Specialist in Neurologic Physical TherapyCertified Lymphedema Therapist  Many patients and therapists would likely agree that one of the most challenging aspects of stroke rehab is improving upper extremity function and...

Behavior Begins in Infancy: Pediatric Interventions

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...

National Women’s Health Week: Is your BFF (Best Furry Friend) Improving Your Health?

by Summit | May 8, 2023 | General Updates & News

Written By: Nicole Scheiman, OTR/L, DrOT  When asked to write a blog about women’s health, I stopped and considered what I believe is improving my current state of health. I thought first about my physical health. I often prioritize work over physical exercise (even...

Rehab for Unilateral Vestibular Hypofunction – TIME and INTENSITY matter!

by Summit | May 1, 2023 | General Updates & News

Written By: Karen Hogan-Curran, PT, DPT  The APTA came out with an updated Clinical Practice Guideline for Unilateral vestibular hypofunction in 2022. Among the many recommendations mentioned, HEP recommendation was updated.With so much research out there, it’s...

Infant Massage & Bonding: Mission Possible

by Summit | Apr 24, 2023 | General Updates & News, Physical Therapy

Written By: Dr. Elizabeth G. Harvey, PT, DPT, MSR, DHSc Candidate, PCS  Have you considered using the largest organ, our skin, to treat your smallest patients?Over the years I have become a total skin junkie! I find it amazing how stimulation of the integumentary...

Learning to Cope with Parkinson’s Disease

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...

Oral, Head and Neck Cancer: Why all the Buzz?

by Summit | Apr 10, 2023 | General Updates & News, Speech Language Pathology

Written By: Tamatha Rutherford, MCD, CCC/SLP-CBIS  This week is Oral, Head, and Neck Cancer Awareness Week. But why is this such a hot topic in the Speech-Language Pathology world right now? The answer- survivorship.Historically, my experience with HNOC was the...

Home Exercise Programs: We are Earning a Failing Grade!

by Summit | Apr 3, 2023 | General Updates & News, Non-CE Courses

Presented By: Chad Hensel, PT, DPT, MHS, CSCS *CE credits are not available for this courseThe Home Exercise Program (HEP) is perhaps one of the greatest tools employed by the rehabilitation professional.  It is used in every setting and historically is provided in...

Pediatrics and Manual Therapy Can Go Together

by Summit | Mar 27, 2023 | General Updates & News, Physical Therapy

Written By: Shannon La Spina, PT, DPT, PCS, CIMT Pediatric physical therapists are skilled in treating a wide variety of patient diagnoses, ages, and functional levels. As PTs, we are experts on handling and facilitating gross motor development, but there are not a...
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