Balance Awareness Week is a campaign dedicated to raising awareness about balance loss, vertigo, dizziness, and other vestibular conditions. Adult vestibular disorders are typically under diagnosed and undertreated. An estimated 35.4% of U.S. adults aged 40 years and older (109 million Americans) experience vestibular dysfunction at some point in their lives. From September 14–20, 2025, we… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Physical Therapy in Emergency Departments
Physical Therapists Are Transforming Emergency Department Care
Physical therapists are transforming emergency care. Over the past decade, physical therapists have become increasingly vital members of emergency department teams. In the busy ED environment, PTs offer expertise in musculoskeletal evaluation and early mobilization allows for more accurate diagnoses, faster treatment, and reduced reliance on imaging and medications. Furthermore, by integrating PTs into emergency… Read more »
Hands-On Vestibular Training in White Plains, NY
“Jeff Walter was a great instructor. He kept our group engaged and gave us tools to recognize differential diagnoses involving the vestibular system. I would highly recommend this course/instructor to fellow clinicians to take your knowledge of vestibular rehabilitation to the next level.” – Rachel H. Welcome back to faculty member, Jeff Walter, PT, who… Read more »
New On-Demand! Dementia Care – For Beginner and Seasoned Therapists
As the prevalence of dementia continues to rise, with over 55 million currently affected and projections for this number to double every twenty years, Home Health professionals must adapt their communication and intervention strategies to effectively support these individuals and their caregivers. With this NEW on-demand, take advantage of the pause, rewind and rewatch features… Read more »
Can You Spot the Signs of Dementia?
As the prevalence of dementia continues to rise, with over 55 million currently affected and projections for this number to double every twenty years, Home Health professionals must adapt their communication and intervention strategies to effectively support these individuals and their caregivers. On November 2, 2024, Robyn Ligotti will be presenting the live webinar Collaborative… Read more »