Vestibular Rehabilitation for the Non-Vestibular Therapist

Dizziness is a common problem affecting an estimated 36.8 million US individuals annually and accounting for nearly 2 million annual visits to the emergency department. Dizziness presents a substantial diagnostic challenge for clinicians because of its broad differential including both pathologic and benign causes. By optimizing the understanding and diagnosis of common vestibular pathologies clinicians can more effectively treat patients and improve their outcomes. Every person has a vestibular system, and every vestibular system can go awry so knowing how to treat the vestibular system is imperative. This workshop will provide hands-on testing and treatment strategies you can use on day onefollowing this course to effectively treat patients with vestibular disorders. You will become comfortable with oculomotor testing, Dix-Hallpike and Roll test as well as the Epley maneuver and vestibular rebab treatment techniques. This course will also provide rationale for when to refer toanother practitioner.

Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants

Highlights

• Improve your comfort level with completing a basic vestibular evaluation on any client
• Practical and evidence-based applications of vestibular rehab treatment techniques and how to adjust treatment for your specific client