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Vestibular Impairments: differential diagnosis, treatment and progression
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Many patients of all ages report problems with dizziness. Dizziness is reportedly accountable for 20% of all visits to doctors. It is important that all healthcare providers understand the causes and treatments of dizziness. Rehab professionals need to be able to recognize and recommend the correct treatment for these patients with vestibular impairments. This course allows participants the ability to progress their patients through the best treatment options and provides great outcomes based on evidence and experience.
Jamie Miner, PT, DPT, GCS
Jamie Miner, PT, DPT, GCS, provides specialized services to many skilled nursing facilities and earned geriatric clinical specialist designation through the American Physical Therapy Association. She has experience in home health, acute care, outpatient vestibular rehab and fall prevention, acute rehab, sub-acute rehab, and long-term care. Additionally, she serves as a clinical instructor to many doctoral physical therapy students. Jamie graduated with a BS degree in PT from UNC Chapel Hill, a DPT from Shenandoah University in March 2003.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Jamie Miner has employment relationships with Gallowayridge Rehabilitation and Sunnybrook Skilled Nursing Facility. She receives a consulting fee, speaking honorarium, and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Jamie Miner is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, the Neurology Section and Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy, and the Vestibular Disorders Association. She serves on the North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
