An Introduction to Vestibular Rehabilitation

Course Description

The complexity of vestibular rehabilitation can be overwhelming and frustrating. This course first builds a foundation for understanding the vestibular system, followed by clearly delineated evidence-based practices for this patient population.

This course focuses on providing an excellent framework for the clinician to effectively treat vestibular disorders. One of the strengths of this course is that it applies to clinicians without any vestibular experience, while still maintaining the interest and expanding the capabilities of more experienced vestibular clinicians. BPPV is covered at great length in this course.​

 

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What people are saying!

Great course and highly recommend to other therapist who have not had any experience with vestibular or need a refresher. As an outpatient therapist who has had very minimal experience with BPPV and other specific hypofunctions, I did not feel overwhelmed and now am confident seeing these patients.
Minneapolis, MN
The instructor is a very clear communicator and also made the class really fun, which when you’re sitting there for two days is really important in terms of keeping us all engaged. She told relevant patient stories as we went through the coursework, which was very helpful in understanding the subject matter, but also helped me think about patients I will be applying my new skills to immediately. I can honestly say this was the best continuing ed course I have taken in a very long time.
Washington DC
I have such a good handle on the information that I can come in today and immediately start putting the material to use both for Vertigo patients and all of my Balance patients. The instructor was so knowledgeable and really gave great real-life examples to make the information make sense.
Newark, NJ

Top Takeaways

  • Assessment and treatment for all the variants of BPPV, with repeated practice of the treatment maneuvers.
  • A framework that's integrated with history, performing tests and measuring specific to the vestibular system, and development of a treatment plan.

What makes this course great?

Therapists often have scattered pieces of knowledge about vestibular rehabilitation. This course helps participants put those puzzle pieces together in a way that enables them to quickly assess and provide treatment for a patient with vestibular dysfunction.  

Course Objectives

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

  • Describe six key components of the anatomy and physiology of the vestibular system
  • Discriminate between ten common pathophysiologic conditions of the vestibular system
  • Complete a thorough interview of a patient and hypothesize three potential diagnoses using five key questions outlined in the manual
  • Hypothesize the differential diagnosis of a mock patient who presents with vertigo versus dizziness
  • Complete a thorough examination of a patient, and compare three subjective complaints to the objective findings

Course Instructors

Justin Diebold

PT, DPT, CIMT

Justin received his Bachelor’s in Integrative Physiology in 2012 from the University of Colorado - Boulder, where he played trumpet in the Golden Buffalo Marching Band. He went on to complete his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Michigan - Flint in 2016. As a Certified Integrated Manual Therapist, Justin is credentialed through Great Lakes Seminars to assess mechanical dysfunction and to treat with a comprehensive approach. He uses this approach to treat patients with orthopedic, balance, and vestibular impairments. He is passionate about high quality patient education to promote patient autonomy and motivation. He is a clinic director of an outpatient orthopedic clinic in Southeast Michigan. Justin loves to play music and enjoys spending his time camping and hiking with his wife and two dogs.

Justin Diebold

Course Outline

Saturday

7:30am

Breakfast

8:00am

Lecture: Anatomy and Physiology of the Vestibular System

9:45am

Lecture: Diagnosis of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)

10:15am

Lab: Diagnostic Maneuvers for BPPV

12:00pm

Lunch (on your own)

1:00pm

Lab: Treatment of BPPV

2:30pm

Lecture: Pathophysiology of Common Vestibular Disorders

3:15pm

Lecture: Taking a History

3:45pm

Lab: Oculomotor Exam

4:45pm

Questions and Review

5:30pm

Adjourn

Sunday

7:30am

Breakfast

8:00am

Lab: Review of Day 1

11:30am

Lab: Speed Drills: Oculomotor Exam and BPPV

8:30am

Lecture: Quantified Tests of Vestibular Function

10:00am

Lab: Standardized Assessment Tools

11:00am

Lab: Psychological Manifestations of Dizziness

10:45am

Lecture: Treatment Theory

12:30pm

Lunch (on your own)

1:30pm

Lecture: Treatment Intervention

3:00pm

Lab: Case Preparation and Presentations

4:30pm

Lab: Questions, Review and Post-Test

5:00pm

Adjourn

Course PDF

Course Brochure PDF

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