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2-Day: Certificate in Vestibular Rehabilitation: A Lab-Based Course for Assessment, Clinical Decision-Making and Evidence-Based Treatment

Program Information

Objectives

  1. Distinguish key subjective reports to further enhance evaluation and differential diagnosis skills.
  2. Perform assessment techniques for vestibular patients with proper technique.
  3. Choose proper positioning modifications for patients with mobility limitations or physical space restrictions.
  4. Identify appropriate functional outcome measures based on patient’s condition and therapist’s work environment.
  5. Analyze findings of a vestibular assessment to determine a therapy diagnosis.
  6. Evaluate key findings that assist in differential diagnosis of central, peripheral and cervicogenic dizziness.
  7. Explain exam findings indicating the presence of multiple diagnoses to include multiple canal, multiple peripheral conditions, mixed central and peripheral conditions.
  8. Formulate a plan of care based on findings from assessments to improve functional outcomes.
  9. Select proper treatment techniques from evidence-based guidelines for vestibular rehabilitation.
  10. Plan appropriate treatment progression for BPPV, peripheral vertigo, central vertigo, cervicogenic dizziness and post-concussion syndrome.
  11. Assess prognosis based on accurate diagnostic procedures.
  12. Recognize factors that may contribute to plateau in progress.
  13. Develop appropriate goals for patients with consideration of complete medical history and presenting factors that may modify rehab outcomes.

Outline

DIFFERENTIATE SPECIFIC CANAL INVOLVEMENT FOR BPPV AND MULTIPLE CANAL BPPV

  • Determine the involved canal based on assessment findings
  • Evaluate findings that indicate multiple canal involvement
  • Choose appropriate modifications to positioning as required based on patient mobility
EVALUATION OF FINDINGS FOR CENTRAL, PERIPHERAL, AND CERVICOGENIC DIZZINESS
  • Analyze various assessment techniques and findings specific to central vertigo
  • Recognize key subjective clues and objective findings indicating cervicogenic dizziness
  • Differentiate BPPV from other peripheral diagnoses
BPPV TREATMENT OF ONE OR MULTIPLE CANALS
  • Where to start, how to proceed and components to consider if treatment is not progressing as expected
  • Patient education tips to improve compliance with treatment and home exercise programs
  • Recognize factors that may affect success of canalith repositioning maneuvers and techniques to improve effectiveness
WHAT IF IT’S NOT BPPV: IDENTIFY THE 4 AREAS OF TREATMENT FOR ALL VESTIBULAR PATIENTS
  • Differentiate additional treatment requirements for patients with central diagnoses, cervicogenic dizziness and post-concussion syndrome
  • Identify factors affecting progression
  • Learn how to overcome barriers to success with vestibular rehabilitation
EVIDENCE-BASED FUNCTIONAL ASSESSMENT TOOLS FOR VESTIBULAR PATIENTS
  • Choose evidence-based functional assessment measures from Vestibular EDGE/Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy recommendations
  • Select functional measures that will direct each of the 4 areas of treatment for vestibular rehabilitation
COURSE LABS
  • Gain confidence through practice: Learn how to incorporate new assessment and treatment techniques
  • Apply clinical decision-making to actual patient case studiesa

Target Audience

  • Physical Therapists
  • Physical Therapist Assistants
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Occupational Therapy Assistants
  • Audiologists
  • Athletic Trainers
  • Physicians

Copyright : 03/06/2019

The Ultimate Guide to Treating Dizziness, Vertigo, and Vestibular Disorders: End Years of Dizziness and Vertigo in as Little as One Session

Program Information

Objectives

  1. Discuss the latest advances in vestibular rehabilitation and their implications for rehab.
  2. Demonstrate a comprehensive assessment, identifying and differentiating root causes of dizziness, vertigo, and vestibular disorders.
  3. Integrate the most effective interventions available for reducing dizziness, vertigo, and vestibular disorders.
  4. Combine multiple approaches for better outcomes, including balance training, vestibular rehabilitation, gaze stabilization, targeted exercises and more.
  5. Design effective, innovative plans of care for a wide range of diagnoses.
  6. Apply the assessments and interventions discussed in this seminar to a series of interactive case scenarios.

Outline

HOT TOPICS AND INNOVATIONS

  • How cutting edge research is helping patients cross the finish line
HANDS-ON LAB: UPGRADE YOUR ASSESSMENT AND CLINICAL REASONING SKILLS
  • Get to the root causes of impairments faster with today’s best tests and evaluations for:
    • Dizziness
    • Neck pain
    • Lightheadedness
    • Sleeplessness
    • Gait disturbances
    • Visual hallucinations
    • Drop attacks
    • Double vision
    • Oscillopsia
    • Tinnitus
    • Motion sensitivity
    • Gaze stability
    • Balance
HANDS-ON LAB: REVOLUTIONIZE YOUR REHAB TOOLBOX
  • Practice effective techniques you can use immediately to:
    • End years of vertigo and dizziness in as little as one session
    • Significantly improve functional mobility
    • Manage concussion more effectively
    • Return athletes to sport faster
    • Prevent falls
    • Improve balance and gait
    • Restore gaze stability and focus
    • Reduce migraines, neck pain, nausea, anxiety, and other related symptoms
HANDS-ON LAB: COMBINE TECHNIQUES MORE EFFECTIVELY FOR BETTER OUTCOMES
  • Practice integrating:
    • Epley maneuver and variations
    • Head thrust technique
    • Brandt-daroff exercises
    • Roll technique
    • BBQ roll
    • Liberatory maneuver
    • Ocular motor assessment
    • Vestibular ocular reflex/gaze stabilization
    • Saccade exercises
    • Optokinetic treatments
    • Subjective visual vertical assessment
    • Progressive advancement of visual motion
    • Treatment for exertional intolerance
    • Smooth pursuit neck torsion test
    • Joint mobility for cervicogenic dizziness
HANDS-ON LAB: DESIGN ADVANCED, INNOVATIVE PLANS OF CARE FOR YOUR PATIENTS
  • Practice developing comprehensive treatment strategies for specific impairments, including:
    • Cervicogenic dizziness
    • Concussion
    • Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)
    • Vestibular hypofunction
    • Vestibular neuronitis
    • Vestibular migraine
    • Labyrinthitis
    • Meniere’s disease
    • Endolymphatic hydrops
    • Acoustic neuroma
CASE STUDIES: PUT KNOWLEDGE TO PRACTICE
  • Case study 1: Conduct a comprehensive assessment and differentially diagnose the correct impairment
  • Case study 2: Problem solve a complex case of cervicogenic dizziness and develop an effective treatment plan
  • Case study 3: Navigate pharmacological side effects and comorbidities
  • Case study 4: Measure patient outcomes using Dynamic Gait Index, Functional Gait Assessment, and other tools
  • Case study 5: Overcome barriers to effective strategy implementation
DON’T LEVE MONEY ON THE TABLE!
  • Coding and billing updates
  • Justify therapy with the right progress measures
  • Avoid denials and audits with these tips

Target Audience

  • Physical Therapists
  • Physical Therapist Assistants
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Occupational Therapy Assistants
  • Audiologists
  • Athletic Trainers
  • Therapy Directors
  • Physician Assistants
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Nurses

Copyright : 10/08/2019

BPPV: Accurately Identify the Cause to Construct the Best Treatment Plan

Program Information

Objectives

  1. Choose the best treatment technique to treat BPPV of the posterior, anterior, and horizontal canals.
  2. Analyze the efficacy of each treatment technique to achieve the best outcomes.
  3. Distinguish the latest surgical treatment options for intractable BPPV.

Outline

Choose the Best Treatment for BPPV

  • Distinguishing presentations of anterior canal BPPV
  • Determine the involved canal in horizontal BPPV

Advanced Assessment Techniques

  • Review of standard technique
  • Presentation of alternate techniques
  • Efficacy of each maneuver

Latest Surgical Treatment Options

  • Current techniques 
  • How to distinguish treatment options for intractable BPPV
  • Case study

Target Audience

  • Physical Therapists
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Athletic Trainers
  • Exercise Physiologist

Copyright : 07/31/2020

Vestibular Disorders in an Aging Population: Treatment Modification & Considerations

Program Information

Objectives

  1. Plan for a vestibular rehab program for patients with cognitive declines.
  2. Analyze advanced concepts regarding changes to the vestibular system, otoconia and symptoms related to aging.
  3. Manage treatment programs for elder patients, with strategies for modifications.

Outline

Vestibular Rehab for Patients with Cognitive Declines

  • Modify treatment to meet the needs of patients with Alzheimer’s Disease
  • Instructions for motion sensitivity
  • Inclusion of caregivers

Understanding Changes to the Vestibular System

  • Otoconia and symptoms related to aging
  • Changes in symptoms and presentation

Modify Treatment Programs for Elder Patients

  • Changes in intensity
  • Relationship to falls
  • How to address falls risk with specific balance training 

Target Audience

  • Physical Therapists
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Athletic Trainers
  • Exercise Physiologist

Copyright : 07/31/2020