Orthopedics
We bring your orthopedic surgeon’s rehabilitation protocol home with you. A physical therapist or nurse completes an assessment that follows your physician’s plan. Therapy starts on the first visit and continues as your physician directs.
Your physician oversees the plan, which may include range of motion, strength, weight bearing, and pain management.
- Exercise programs for strength and balance
- Walking and transfer training
- Home safety evaluations
- Balance screenings
- Joint replacement therapy, including total hip and total knee
- Training for assistive devices and medical equipment
Neuro Rehab
After a neurological injury, we help people rebuild the skills they need for life at home and in the community. A neurological condition changes life for the person and their family, and it can be treated. Care is coordinated across the clinical team.
- Stroke
- Brain tumor
- Closed or open head injury
- Aneurysm or AV malformation
- Anoxia, a reduction of oxygen to body tissue
- Spinal cord injury
- Post-polio syndrome
Cardiopulmonary
Cardiac rehabilitation usually begins in the weeks after a heart attack, coronary bypass surgery, stent placement, or heart valve replacement. The first visit includes an intake evaluation of risk factors such as cholesterol, blood pressure, body weight, and smoking status.
Short- and long-term goals are set with the patient. A nurse case manager — a cardiac-trained nurse or a physical therapist — follows progress closely.
- Understanding cardiac medications
- A home exercise program
- Symptom monitoring
- Education on the signs and symptoms of heart disease
Medication Management
Medication problems after a hospital stay can undo progress made in the hospital. Our nurses teach patients and families how to take medications correctly so care at home stays safe.
Fall Prevention
According to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, one out of every three people over 65 falls each year, and 85% of those falls happen at home.
Summit’s commitment is a free in-home assessment. We review the home for hazards, help prevent injuries, and support the highest level of independence possible.
- Free balance assessment in the home
- Review of living conditions and fall hazards
Emergency Response
Each year, between 360,000 and 480,000 older adults sustain fall-related fractures. More than 95% of hip fractures are caused by falls. Only 40% to 60% of older adults regain their mobility within six months, and fewer than half regain their previous ability to manage daily activities.
Summit provides a Philips Lifeline emergency response system at no charge while a patient is on service. It supports a feeling of safety and independence, which helps people stay active, build strength, and improve balance.
