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 …

Vestibular Rehabilitation SIG: Central Vestibular Disorders – Episode 32

Karen M. Skop, PT, DPT and Carol Wamsley, PT, DPT, BS, NCS, CBIS discuss case studies of patient’s with central vestibular and balance dysfunction. They will delineate similarities and differences as well as prognosis and outcome considerations for these individuals in a subacute rehabilitation setting. The Vestibular Rehabilitation Special Interest Group is part of the …

Vestibular Rehabilitation SIG: Persistent Recurrent BPPV – Episode 31

Rebecca York PT, DPT, Nina Surber, PT, DPT and Rachel Trommelen, PT, DPT, NCS discuss 3 case studies of individuals with persistent recurrent BPPV and review physical therapy interventions to treat these individuals. The Vestibular Rehabilitation Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy – www.neuropt.org

Vestibular Rehabilitation SIG: Management of Vestibular Migraine – Episode 30 Part One

Content experts Susan Whitney, PT, PhD, NCS, ATC, FAPTA, Janene Holmburg, PT, NCS, and Kim Gottshall PT, PhD discuss treatment approaches for vestibular migraine and the role of medical management. This is part one of this episode. The Vestibular Rehabilitation Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy – www.neuropt.org

Vestibular Rehabilitation SIG: Management of Vestibular Migraine: Episode 29 Part Two

Content experts Susan Whitney, PT, PhD, NCS, ATC, FAPTA, Janene Holmburg, PT, NCS, and Kim Gottshall, PT, PhD discuss the implications of treatment intensity on patient response, the role of anxiety on patient progress, and exercise prescription for management of vestibular migraine. This is part two of this episode. The Vestibular Rehabilitation Special Interest Group …

Vestibular Rehabilitation SIG: Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD) – Episode 28

Host Rachel Trommelen PT, DPT, NCS discusses with Neil Shepard PhD and Janene Holmberg PT, DPT, NCS patients with Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD). They will discuss a history of PPPD, diagnostic criteria, signs and symptoms and treatment interventions. The Vestibular Rehabilitation Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy – www.neuropt.org.