by Summit | May 30, 2023 | All Blogs, Geriatrics, Neurology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Language Pathology
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...
by Summit | May 22, 2023 | All Blogs, Geriatrics, Neurology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Language Pathology
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...
by Summit | Apr 17, 2023 | All Blogs, Geriatrics, Neurology, 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...
by Summit | Feb 13, 2023 | All Blogs, Geriatrics, Neurology, Non-CE Courses, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy
Presented By: Megan Jackson, PT, DPT, NCS *CE credits are not available for this courseThis course will provide clinicians with an understanding of normal function of the peripheral vestibular system and what goes wrong for patients with Benign Paroxysmal Positional...
by Summit | Jan 9, 2023 | All Blogs, Geriatrics, Neurology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy
Written By: Geoff Mosley, PT, NCS As I enjoy watching the perennial sports finales this time of year, it puts me in mind of certain famous “choking” moments in sports history. Who could forget the New York Yankees blowing a 3-0 series lead to let the Boston Red Sox...
by Summit | Nov 14, 2022 | All Blogs, Neurology, Occupational Therapy, Pediatrics, Physical Therapy
Written By: Colleen Williams, PT Self-regulation is one of the most important skills that everyone needs. It is not just a term to be associated with children with behavioral difficulties. We all need to self-regulate to be successful in all aspects of our lives....
