by Summit | May 6, 2024 | All Blogs
Written By: Anysia J. Ensslen-Boggs, Ed.D., CCC-SLP As speech-language pathologists, we’re experts in speech, language, and communication milestones. So, it stands to reason that we can more easily notice aspects of atypical development as related to a child’s...
by Summit | Apr 29, 2024 | All Blogs, Geriatrics, Neurology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Language Pathology
Written By: Toni Patt, PT, DPT, NCS, GCS May is Stroke Awareness Month where we take time to raise awareness along with its risk factors and rehabilitation efforts. One of the hardest challenges when working with stroke patients is facilitating neuroplasticity...
by Summit | Apr 22, 2024 | All Blogs, Occupational Therapy, Pediatrics, Physical Therapy
Written By: Robyn Otty, OTD, OTR/L, BCPR, FAOTA Springtime is an excellent time to introduce fun and engaging projects that encourage fine motor and visual-spatial skill development. Children engaging in such activities can easily forget and become distracted by the...
by Summit | Apr 15, 2024 | All Blogs, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy
Written By: Chad Hensel, PT, DPT, MHS, CSCS The Home Exercise Program (HEP) has been shown as one of the most fundamental and important aspects of therapy. We recognize that patient adherence leads to improved achievement of goals and therefore physical function...
by Summit | Apr 8, 2024 | All Blogs, Body Regions, Occupational Therapy, Orthopedics, Physical Therapy
Written By: Michelle Millner, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT Decreased core strength is associated with a decrease in postural stability, decreased function, and increased fall risk in older adults. These types of weaknesses can be progressive over time due to age-related...
