by Summit | Oct 23, 2023 | All Blogs, Neurology, Occupational Therapy, Pediatrics, Physical Therapy
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 | All Blogs
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 | All Blogs, Body Regions, Geriatrics, Occupational Therapy, Orthopedics, Physical 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 | 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 | Sep 25, 2023 | All Blogs, 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,...
