Degenerative Diseases SIG: Understanding the Movement System Diagnosis with Kathy Gill-Body – Episode 9

In this episode, we talk to Kathy Gill-Body about her role on the Movement System Diagnosis task force. Kathy shares her impressions and applications of the movement system, including how she uses it in her clinical practice, and future directions for movement system diagnosis. She also shares her journey as a physical therapist involved in …

Vestibular Rehabilitation SIG: Vestibular Function and Testing – Episode 48

Doctor Alaina Bassett, AuD., PhD., CCC-A and Doctor Jessie Patterson, AuD., PhD., CCC-A join host Nikki DiSalvio, PT DPT, MS to discuss the function of the vestibular system and vestibular diagnostic testing. This podcast will review the role of audiologists in vestibular testing and how clinicians can utilize the results from vestibular testing to guide …

Vestibular Rehabilitation SIG: Causes and Characteristics of Visually Induced Motion Sickness – Episode 47

Host Puneet Dhaliwal, PT, DPT, NCS is joined by Dr. Beharang Keshavarz, PhD in a discussion on the causes and characteristics of Visually Induced Motion Sickness. They discuss how visually induced motion sickness (VIMS) is a sensation very similar to traditional motion sickness, with the difference being that physical movement is usually limited or absent …

Vestibular Rehabilitation SIG: Cerebellar dizziness : Assessment and Treatment – Episode 43

Host Puneet Dhaliwal, PT, DPT, NCS is joined by Dr. Andreas Zwergal, MD, PhD, an associate professor at Department of Neurology and German Center for Vertigo and Balance Disorders at University of Munich, Germany to discuss cerebellar dizziness – assessment and treatment interventions. In this episode they discuss how neurodegenerative and hereditary disorders of the …

Vestibular Rehabilitation SIG: Pediatric Vestibular Rehabilitation – Episode 38

Host Maureen Clancy PT, DPT, OCS, Cert MDT is joined by Rose Marie Rine PT, PhD and Jennifer Braswell Christy PT, PhD in a discussion on pediatric vestibular rehabilitation. They discuss the common disorders children presents with, prevalence of vestibular disorders in children, and the signs and symptoms a child presents with. Additionally the tests …

Vestibular Rehabilitation SIG: Virtual Reality in Vestibular Rehabilitation – Episode 37

Host Nikki DiSalvio, PT, DPT, MS is joined by content experts Dr. Patrick Sparto, PT, PhD and Dr. Samantha Michael PT, DPT to discuss the current uses of virtual reality in vestibular rehabilitaton. Our experts will review current technologies available in both research and clinical settings and discuss implications for use of virtual reality in …

Vestibular Rehabilitation SIG: Aging and the Vestibular System – Episode 36

Panel members Sara Oxborough, PT and Ethan Hood, PT, DPT, MBA, NCS, GCS discuss the effects of aging on vestibular functioning. The panel members weigh in on common anatomical changes that occur in the vestibular system with age, the relationship between vestibular disorders and falls in older adults, and discuss examination and treatment of vestibular …

Vestibular Rehabilitation SIG: Vestibular Hypofunction Treatment Update – Episode 35

Host Maureen Clancy PT, DPT, OCS is joined by Dr. Courtney Hall PT, PhD and Dr. Sue Whitney PT, PhD, NCS, ATC, FAPTA in a dicsussion on vestibular hypofunction. This podcast reviews the medical conditions that would lead to a diagnosis of hypofunction, clinical testing, treatment, exercise prescription, and the key updates from the recent …

Vestibular Rehabilitation SIG: Current Practices in Concussion Management – Episode 34

Host Nikki DiSalvio, MS, SPT is joined by content experts Dr. Anne Mucha PT, DPT, MS, NSC and Dr. Karen Skop, PT, DPT to discuss current practices in concussion management ranging from screening tools, prognostic factors for recovery, and recommendations for clinics that are interested in starting a concussion program. The Vestibular Rehabilitation Special Interest …

Vestibular Rehabilitation SIG: Latest Advances in Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) treatment – Episode 33

Host Ethan Hood, PT, DPT, MBA, GCS, NCS is joined by panel experts Janet Helminski, PT, Ph.D. and Anne Galgon PT, Ph.D., NCS discussing the latest advances in Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) treatment and any changes noted with the recent release (2017) of the BPPV clinical practice guideline (CPG). The Vestibular Rehabilitation Special Interest …