by Summit | Jul 15, 2024 | All Blogs, Geriatrics, Occupational Therapy, Orthopedics, Physical Therapy
Written By: Angela Henning, PT, CCS, Cert MDT, CFPS, AACVPR Heart failure (HF) is a significant public health issue in the United States, affecting millions of individuals and imposing a substantial burden on the healthcare system. Effective management of heart...
by Summit | Jul 8, 2024 | All Blogs, Geriatrics, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy
Written By: Shana Carter PT, DPT, EdD, OCD, UDN-C Acute care is the one setting that seems to strike fear into the hearts of clinicians if they have never worked in this setting! Patients with Arterial lines, PICC lines, external fixators, multi-trauma patients, and...
by Summit | Jun 24, 2024 | All Blogs, Geriatrics, Non-CE Courses, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy
Presented By: Angela Henning, PT, CCS, Cert MDT, CFPS, AACVPR *CE credits are not available for this courseA true understanding of ICU devices and their implications to the therapy plan of care is vital for all rehab specialists practicing in the ICU. According to “A...
by Summit | Jun 17, 2024 | All Blogs, Geriatrics, Neurology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Language Pathology
Written By: Dr. Catherine Valentino OTD, OTR/L MAAL, MHSc, BS, FMT Being a healthcare practitioner can be challenging, being a patient is also difficult at times. However, being a caregiver can often be the most arduous role. As a caregiver, you face complex hurdles...
by Summit | Jun 10, 2024 | All Blogs, Geriatrics, Neurology, Occupational Therapy, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, Physical Therapy
Written By: Meredith Roberts Lo, DPT With summer vacation beginning, I find this is the time of year I hear most, “I just need a break from therapy” from my patients. Often, at the expense of their progress and their teams’ recommendations. However, something about...
by Summit | May 27, 2024 | All Blogs, Body Regions, Geriatrics, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy
Written By: Amy Shevlin, PT, MS, DPT, GCS June 2nd is National Cancer Survivors Day. What an amazing thing we get to celebrate on this day! With advances in treatment and early detection, this patient population continues to grow as survival has improved. Many times,...
