Vestibular Rehabilitation

Instructors

Amy Yorke, PT, MPT, NCS Laurie Swan, PT, PhD, DPT

Primary Instructors

Laurie Swan, PT, PhD, DPT
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Amy Yorke, PT, MPT, NCS
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Course Description

This class focuses on providing an excellent framework for the clinician to effectively treat vestibular disorders. Like all of our courses, this vestibular physical therapy continuing education course focuses on teaching clinicians to actually treat disorders in this rapidly expanding area. One of the strengths of this course is that it applies to clinicians without any vestibular experience, providing ample tools to treat vestibular disorders, while still maintaining the interest and expanding the capabilities of clinicians more experienced in the field of Vestibular Rehabilitation. BPPV is covered at great length in this course.

Course Schedule

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Course Objectives

At the completion of this seminar, the participant will be able to:

Describe the anatomy and physiology of the vestibular system
Describe the pathophysiology of common vestibular disorders
Complete an interview and examination of a person with vestibular dysfunction
Identify appropriate standardized assessment tools for use in vestibular rehabilitation
Demonstrate familiarity with specific tests of vestibular function (VNG, Rotary Chair, and Sensory Organization Testing)
Demonstrate skill in performing the oculomotor exam, including interpretation of results
Distinguish between types of BPPV, including canalithiasis versus cupulolithiasis, and accurately locate the involved canal
Identify and demonstrate appropriate treatment interventions for patients with vestibular disorders
Describe the potential psychological manifestations that may occur with prolonged episodes of dizziness

Course Outline

Saturday
8:00am	Registration / Continental Breakfast, Pre-Test
8:30am	Lecture: Anatomy and Physiology of the Vestibular System
10:00am	Break
10:15am	Lecture: Diagnosis of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
11:45am	Lunch (on your own)
12:45pm	Lab: Treatment of BPPV
2:45pm	Break
3:00pm	Lecture: Pathophysiology of Common Vestibular Disorders
3:30pm	Lecture: Taking a History
4:00pm	Lab: Oculomotor Exam
4:45pm	Questions and Review
5:00pm	Adjourn

Sunday
7:30am	Registration / Continental Breakfast
8:00am	Review of Day One
8:15am	Lecture: Quantified Tests of Vestibular Function
9:15am	Lab: Standardized Assessment Tools
10:15am	Lecture: Psychological Manifestations of Dizziness
10:45am	Lecture: Treatment Theory
11:15am	Lab: Speed Drills: Oculomotor Exam and BPPV
12:00pm	Lunch (on your own)
1:00pm	Lecture: Treatment Intervention
2:30pm	Break
2:45pm	Lab: Case Preparation and Presentations
4:30pm	Questions and Review
5:00pm	Adjourn

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