by Summit | Mar 27, 2023 | All Blogs, Occupational Therapy, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, 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...
by Summit | Mar 20, 2023 | All Blogs, Body Regions, Geriatrics, Non-CE Courses, Occupational Therapy, Orthopedics, Physical Therapy
Presented By: Dr. Darren Smith, PT, DPT *CE credits are not available for this courseThis career development course will provide an overview of scapular influence on shoulder pain in preparation for more advance teaching as taught in “Treating Shoulder Pain:...
by Summit | Mar 13, 2023 | All Blogs, Body Regions, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, 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 | All Blogs, Body Regions, Geriatrics, Orthopedics, 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 27, 2023 | All Blogs, Occupational Therapy, Pediatrics
Written By: Samantha Becker, MS, OTR/L Maslow’s Hierarchy of NeedsIn order to achieve self-actualization, or fulfillment of a person’s talents and potential, you must have a solid foundation where your physiological, safety, belonging, and esteem needs are met....
