Balance and Vestibular Therapy
Balance & Vestibular Therapy – 2 Day Course
This two day seminar is appropriate for both beginners and current practitioners who work with dizziness and balance. The seminar includes didactic lecture material as well as hands-on training with lab instruction. Materials covered will instruct and review the anatomy, neurology, and interaction of the body’s systems that contribute to balance. Various etiologies of dizziness and imbalance are explained, as well as signs and symptoms which help the practitioner create a plan of care. A thorough patient evaluation is reviewed. Case studies are used as a guide. Finally, research is reviewed to support ‘evidence-based’ practice.
Length: 15 Hours
Level: All Levels
Who Attends: PT,OT, PTA, COTA
Course Objectives:
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Identify the ‘Systems of Balance’
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Understand the anatomy of each system
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Identify clinical tests for each system by various disciplines
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List medications most commonly used for the patient with dizziness
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Identify the impact of some medications on evaluation, signs & symptoms
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Demonstrate clinical tests used for dizziness and balance
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Demonstrate interventions for balance deficits and dizziness