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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The course will focus on the assessment and treatment of patients with vertigo and dysequilibrium from unusual vestibular causes. The course is designed for clinicians (PT & OT) with prior vestibular rehabilitation course work and clinical experience. Material covered will include advanced techniques for treating anterior and horizontal canal BPPV, central causes of dizziness (including concussion), identification and treatment of cervicogenic dizziness, persistent postural perceptual dizziness, migraine and other unusual vestibular disorders. As vestibular disorders occur across the lifespan and with various disorders, this information is applicable to a large patient population with symptoms of dizziness.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Diagnose anterior semicircular canal BPPV, and horizontal semicircular canal BPPV, including BPPV affecting the anterior arm of the horizontal semicircular canal
- Choose the various appropriate treatment techniques for anterior semicircular canal BPPV, and horizontal semicircular canal BPPV, including BPPV affecting the anterior arm of the horizontal semicircular canal
- Identify the causes of cervicogenic dizziness
- Interpret a detailed examination of the patient to differentiate between vestibular and cervicogenic causes of dizziness
- Plan a treatment program for individuals with cervicogenic dizziness, including manual traction techniques for the cervical spine and cervical kinesthetic retraining techniques
- Identify central causes of dizziness, including CVA, brain injury, and concussion
- Develop a treatment program based on the nature of the cause of dizziness for a patient with CVA, brain injury, or concussion
- Modify treatment programs based on the nature of the cause of dizziness for a patient with CVA, brain injury, or concussion
- Evaluate other causes of dizziness such as chronic subjective dizziness or migraine associated dizziness
- Develop a treatment program based on the nature of the cause of dizziness for chronic subjective dizziness or migraine associated dizziness
- Modify a treatment program based on the nature of the cause of dizziness for chronic subjective dizziness or migraine associated dizziness
AUDIENCE
Designed for PTs, PTAs, OTs, and OTAs. Prior vestibular rehabilitation course work and experience treating patients with vestibular disorders are necessary before taking this course.
ON-DEMAND SCHEDULE
2 Hours
Clinical Exam: Additional Tools
- Cover/Uncover & Cross cover tests
- Head thrust tests for anterior and posterior canals
- Weber and Rinne tests
BPPV: Identification and treatment of complex cases
- PC, AC and HC BPPV treatments and treatment considerations
- Atypical BPPV: Is it really BPPV? How to tell and what to do
BPPV: Identification and treatment of complex cases (Continued)
1.5 Hours
Central Vestibular Disorders: Differential diagnosis and treatment considerations
1.5 Hours
Concussion and Vestibular Symptoms
2 Hours
Cervicogenic Dizziness: Differential diagnosis and treatment
1 Hour
Cervicogenic Dizziness: Differential diagnosis and treatment (Continued)
- Demonstration of techniques
1.5 Hours
Management of other causes of dizziness
- Migraine
- Meniere’s
- Persistent Postural Perceptual Dizziness
- SCD
1 Hour
Clinical Problem Solving: Complex cases, diagnosis & treatment
0.5 Hour
Post Test
Richard Clendaniel, PT, PhD, FAPTA is an assistant professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Doctor of Physical Therapy Division, and in the Department of Head & Neck Surgery and Communication Sciences at the Duke University School of Medicine. He received his MS in Physical Therapy and Ph.D. in Behavioral Neuroscience from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and completed a post-doctoral fellowship in neuro-otology with Susan Herdman, PhD, PT. He previously served as director of the Vestibular Rehabilitation program at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. He is on the medical advisory board for the Vestibular Disorders Association (VEDA) and on the board of directors for the American Balance Society. Dr. Clendaniel maintains an active practice treating patients with vestibular disorders and dizziness. His research is in the assessment of the vestibular system and the plasticity of the vestibular system following injury.
Financial Disclosure: Richard Clendaniel receives an honorarium from Education Resources, Inc. and royalties as a book editor for V̲e̲s̲t̲i̲b̲u̲l̲a̲r̲ ̲R̲e̲h̲a̲b̲i̲l̲i̲t̲a̲t̲i̲o̲n̲, 4th edition, Herdman & Clendaniel.
Non-Financial Disclosure: Richard Clendaniel has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
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Continuing Education Hours for disciplines not listed below: 11 contact hours (1.1 CEUs). Advanced level. License #______________.
Education Resources Inc. is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 06477. This Distance Learning-Independent course is offered at 11 contact hours 1.1 CEUs. (Advanced Level, OT Service Delivery). AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products or clinical procedures. This course can be used toward your NBCOT renewal requirements for 11 units. This course has been approved by the MD State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for __ Continuing Education Hours. Approved by the MN Board of Physical Therapy for ____ CE Hours, #______. Approval #____ by the NJ State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for ___ CEC's. Approved sponsor by the State of IL Department of Financial and Professional Regulation for Physical Therapy for 13 contact hours. Approved provider by the NY State Board of Physical Therapy for 13 contact hours (1.3 CEUs). Education Resources is an approved agency by the PT Board of CA for 11 contact hours. This activity is provided by the TX Board of PT Examiners accredited provider #2210017TX for 11 CCUs and meets continuing competence requirements for PTs and PTAs licensure renewal in TX. Approved Provider by the New Mexico Board of Physical Therapy for 11 CE Hours. Approved Provider for OK State Board of Medical Licensure & Supervision #BAP202310003. 11 hours of this course qualify towards the discipline-specific hours for the 20-hour requirement for NDTA re-certification. They do NOT qualify towards the 8-hour NDTA Instructor requirement for re-certification.
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