by Summit | Nov 13, 2023 | All Blogs, Geriatrics, Occupational Therapy, Orthopedics, Physical Therapy
Written By: Brian Trzaskos PT LMT CSCS CMP MI-C As the holiday season approaches, I am reminded of the many challenges faced by individuals who suffer from chronic pain. As someone who has personally experienced the struggles of managing chronic pain, I understand...
by Summit | Nov 6, 2023 | All Blogs, Geriatrics, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy
Written By: Amy Shevlin, PT, MS, DPT, GCS As we move into November, I think it’s important to take a moment and reflect on the amazing outpouring of support for breast cancer awareness in October. Social media is flooded with pink ribbons, reminding all of us of the...
by Summit | Oct 30, 2023 | All Blogs, Non-CE Courses
Presented By: Lynda Jennings, OTR, RAC-CT, CDP *CE credits are not available for this courseAccording to the book “The Leaders Guide to Unconscious Bias” by Pamela Fuller, Mark Murphy and Anna Chow we take in about 11 million pieces of information each second but,...
by Summit | Oct 23, 2023 | All Blogs, Neurology, Occupational Therapy, Pediatrics, Physical Therapy
Written By: Robyn Otty, OTD, OTR/L, BCPR, FAOTA Halloween can be a scary time for individuals with sensory sensitivities. To help such individuals, prepare them for the sensory experience to allow their complex nervous systems (CNS) to accommodate the sensory input....
by Summit | Oct 18, 2023 | All Blogs
Presented By: Andrew Morgan, PT, DPT, MBA, COS-C *CE credits are not available for this courseShortages in qualified therapists and assistants has offered challenges to employers for decades. The COVID pandemic added the challenge of staff burnout to an already lean...
by Summit | Oct 8, 2023 | All Blogs, Body Regions, Geriatrics, Occupational Therapy, Orthopedics, Physical Therapy
Written By: Nicole Scheiman, OTR/L, DrOT, CLT-LANA, CKTP According to the Oxford Online Dictionary, edema is defined as, “a condition characterized by an excess of watery fluid collecting in the cavities or tissues of the body.” So it seems simple to define what...
by Summit | Oct 2, 2023 | All Blogs, Neurology, Speech Language Pathology
Written By: Ann Blau, MS, CCC-SLP, CMT You probably breathe without thinking about it. Your body does it automatically without much conscious effort. Nevertheless, it’s important to pay attention to how you breathe. Humans are born obligate nasal breathers, and nasal...
by Summit | Sep 25, 2023 | All Blogs, Physical Therapy
Written By: Jason Handschumacher, PT, DPT, OCS Welcome to October – the season of pumpkin spice, plenty to watch for sports fans, and National Physical Therapy Month. These posts usually highlight new research, strategies, or tips for your daily practice. This month,...
by Summit | Sep 11, 2023 | All Blogs, Geriatrics, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy
Written By: Timothy Dunn, PT, DPT, GCS, COS-C, CEEAA A few weeks ago, I was running with three of my friends along the bike trail that circles Lake Wilhelm, a beautiful spot in Northwest Pennsylvania. Four miles into the run, I caught my foot on a stealthy branch and...
by Summit | Sep 4, 2023 | All Blogs, Body Regions, Occupational Therapy, Orthopedics, Physical Therapy
Written By: Kristin Sanders, PT, MPT, PCS When treating your client have you ever felt like you could use more than two hands? Do you think that it would be super helpful for your clients if you could detach your hands to allow them to achieve Salience and Repetition...
