by Summit | Sep 12, 2019 | Physical Therapy
The Fall Prevention Alphabet By: Brandi Singleton, PT, DPT, CCI You have probably heard at some time or another that falls are a problem. Maybe you even heard it referred to as an epidemic. Well, neither of these declarations is an overstatement. When this topic...
by Summit | Sep 12, 2019 | Physical Therapy
Yoga for Every Body By: Dr. Catherine Lewan, PT, DPT, C-IAYT, RYT (www.catherinelewan.com) If you have ever wondered, “Can I really do yoga with my patients?” the answer is YES.It just might not look like the typical American-ized, more-is-better,...
by Summit | Sep 12, 2019 | Physical Therapy
Are Balance & Vestibular Disorders a Big Deal? By: Jeff Ladinsky, PT, DPT, MTC, CCI September is Fall Prevention Awareness Month an opportunity for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants nationwide to educate about who we are and what we do to...
by Summit | Sep 12, 2019 | Occupational Therapy
Beyond the MatIncorporating Yoga and Mindfulness into Daily Life By: Lisa Irvine, MS. OTR/L RYT 200 September is National Yoga Awareness Month (you all knew, right?). Anyways, I am honored Summit asked me to write this blog for the month of September. I decided that...
by Summit | Sep 9, 2019 | Occupational Therapy
PDPM and PDGM – Are You Ready?And What Does it Mean for Therapists in Sub-acute Settings By: Melinda Butler, OTD As we embark upon the biggest change in Medicare reimbursement in over 20 years, many therapists are concerned about the security of their professions and...
by Summit | Sep 4, 2019 | Physical Therapy
Myofascial Release in Today’s Dynamic Rehabilitative Landscape By: Ryan Palkoner, PT, MPT, Cert ART, Cert DN, CKTP There’s been a dynamic shift in the past decade regarding the varying methods/types of Myofascial Release. This comes as a result of Physical...
by Summit | Sep 4, 2019 | Physical Therapy
Was that magic? How did you do that? By: Mark Murphy, PT, MTC, MPT, FAAOMPT, OCS Was that magic? How did you do that? Have you ever been asked that question by a patient? If you have, that means you did something right and your patient is impressed!As awesome as it...
by Summit | Apr 22, 2019 | Occupational Therapy
The Rewards of Being an Occupational Therapist By: Mary Vanesko, MOT, OTR/L, CIMI Happy Occupational Therapy Month! When asked to write this blog post for the month of April, in honor of OT month, I could not help but think of the thousands of times I educated someone...
by Summit | Apr 8, 2019 | Occupational Therapy
OT’s: Tips for Incorporating Function into a Plan of Care By: Cristina Klymasz, MS, OTR/L, CBIS, RYT, CLT, MSCS April marks many things: spring weather, April Fool’s Day, and OT month. Happy OT Month my fellow OT’s! In celebration of OT month, this blog...
by Summit | Apr 2, 2019 | All Blogs
5 Tips: Differentiating Sensory from Behavior By: Debra Johnson, MS, OTR/L April is Occupational Therapy Month and a good time to gain a better understanding of how OTs can help children who are exhibiting challenging behaviors and struggling with participation in...
