Physical Therapy Continuing Education Courses

Rob Landel PT, DPT, OCS

Lecture Name

Part III: Treatment     $75.00


This lecture is part of the following course:
The Dizzy and Imbalanced Patient

Description

This course is aimed at physical therapists and physicians who are treating patients presenting with complaints of dizziness and/or balance problems. The participant will be able to use the skills learned in this short course to differentiate between central, peripheral and cervical vestibular patients, treat those who are appropriate and refer those who are not. Part 3 builds on the knowledge gained from Parts 1 and 2. It begins with the treatment of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) including using repositioning maneuvers and exercise. The theoretical basis for vestibular habituation exercises for vertigo, adaptation and substitution exercises for central dizziness, and fall prevention programs is presented, and guidelines for implementing each are given. Approaches to managing the cervical spine components of dizzy complaints are shown. The recent literature will be reviewed which justifies the use of these programs in terms of efficacy. Use of videotaped patients and several case studies provide examples of common problems, their treatment and outcomes.

Contact Hours: 2.00

Rating:   

Difficulty: Intermediate

Goals & Objectives:
Given a patient with a complaint of dizziness, upon completion of this course the participant will be able to:

1. Discuss the theory behind vestibular habituation exercise therapy.
2. Given examination findings, develop an evidence-based treatment program for balance and dizziness, including BPPV, with measurable, functional outcomes.
3. Discuss the recent literature that describes the efficacy and outcomes of vestibular, balance and fall prevention programs.

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