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...
by Summit | Apr 1, 2024 | All Blogs, Occupational Therapy
Written By: Lynda Jennings, OTR, RAC-CT, CDP April is National Occupational Therapy Month and what a great month to celebrate the profession of occupational therapy. I have been an occupational therapist for over 30 years graduating from the UTHSC in San...
by Summit | Mar 25, 2024 | All Blogs, Occupational Therapy, Pediatrics, Physical Therapy
Written By: Dr. Kristen DaCosta, PT, MA, DPT Has anything changed in the human body since our inception? People are living longer, yes, but our physiological form has, for the most part, remained intact and unchanged. So why are doctors saying it’s okay if babies...
by Summit | Mar 18, 2024 | All Blogs, Body Regions, Geriatrics, Occupational Therapy, Orthopedics, Physical Therapy
Written By: Dr. John Jowers, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS Most of us in healthcare are familiar with osteoporosis and osteopenia, however, we likely haven’t been exposed to the term “sarcopenia” or know what the condition is. Sarcopenia is the same as osteopenia but...
by Summit | Mar 11, 2024 | All Blogs, Geriatrics, Occupational Therapy, Pediatrics, Physical Therapy, Speech Language Pathology
Written By: Jennifer Darby, PT, DPT, GCS, CCC, CEEAA As rehab professionals we often overlook the importance of good nutrition for our patients. Yet have you ever had a patient tell you they feel dizzy, lightheaded, or just too weak to participate in your session?...
by Summit | Mar 4, 2024 | All Blogs, Neurology, Occupational Therapy, Pediatrics, Physical Therapy, Speech Language Pathology
Written By: Colleen Williams, PT Good quality sleep is something that we all want more of… for ourselves, for our children, and for the children we work with. We know that we when get a good night’s sleep, our day is a better one. We can think more clearly,...
by Summit | Feb 26, 2024 | All Blogs, Geriatrics, Neurology, Occupational Therapy, Orthopedics, Physical Therapy
Written By: Dr. Darren Smith PT, DPT Pain, how do we defeat it? We do not have all the answers… yet. However, we do know a variety of ways to manage pain; ice, heat, compression, and stretching to name a few. Often overlooked is the impact of sleep....
by Summit | Feb 19, 2024 | All Blogs, Neurology, Pediatrics, Speech Language Pathology
Written By: Tracey Tasker, MBA, MA, CCC/SLP Raise your hand if this sounds familiar to you. Every week when you arrive at a family’s home the TV is always on, or your client is on mom’s phone. Mom turns off the TV or takes the phone away and you spend the...
