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Vestibular Evaluation and Treatment of the Dizzy Patient On-Demand


Rusk Rehabilitation


A RECOMMENDED SEMINAR FOR
PHYSICAL
AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS PREPARING
FOR THE COMPETENCY- BASED VESTIBULAR REHABILITATION COURSE

Course Description

The literature supports that 80% of the population, ages 65 and older have experienced BPPV, the most common causes of vertigo. Additionally, it is estimated in the United States that 35% of adults, 40 years or older have experienced some sort of vestibular dysfunction. In order to treat this specialized population, clinicians need to be aware of the best available evidence, including assessment tools and treatment techniques. This course, taught by leading experts in the field, will focus on both the evidence-based information needed to care for the patient with dizziness as well as the practical skills to treat it.

This course will provide an overview of the anatomy and physiology of the vestibular system and discuss common central and peripheral disorders. It will also focus on evidence-based examination and rehabilitation of the patient with dizziness, as well as medical and surgical management.

Course Format
On Demand | Self Study

Target Audience

This activity is targeted to physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, occupational therapists, certified occupational therapist assistants, and physicians (no CME’s awarded).

Educational Objectives

At the completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
  • Describe the anatomy and physiology of the vestibular and balance systems
  • Recognize the integration of the vestibular, visual and somatosensory systems
  • Identify signs and symptoms of a central vs. peripheral vestibular disorder
  • Recognize posterior canal BBPV and its various treatment options
  • Incorporate evidence-based practice into the evaluation and treatment of vestibular pathologies
  • Identify key elements of exercise selection and progression
  • Identify and screen for common visual complaints in patients with vestibular disorder

Agenda | Self Study

Anatomy and Physiology of the Vestibular System
Richard Clendaniel PT, PhD

Evaluation of the Dizzy Patient

Natalie Catterall, PT,DPT

Balance Tests and Measures

Jeffrey Hoder PT, DPT
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy (NCS)

Common Peripheral Disorders

Jennifer Fay, PT, DPT
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy (NCS)

Common Central Disorders

Jeffrey Hoder PT, DPT
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy (NCS)

Red Flags

Iwona Kedzierska PT, DPT

Differential Diagnosis

Jennifer Fay PT,DPT
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy (NCS)

BPPV

Tara Denham PT, MA

Treatment Theory and Examples

Richard Clendaniel PT, PhD

Medications and Medical Management of the Dizzy Patient

Catherine Cho, MD

Surgical Management of the Dizzy Patient

Daniel Jethanamest, MD

Optokinetic Videos/Virtual Reality

Nicolina Keneipp PT,DPT
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy (NCS)

Visual Skills and Function in the Vestibular Patient

Elizabeth Martori MS, OTL

Psychological Aspects of Vestibular Disorders

Joanna Wolfson, Ph.D

SPEAKERS
Course Directors

Tara Denham PT, MA
Program Manager, Physical Therapy
Clinical Assistant Professor
Rusk Rehabilitation at NYU Langone Health

Jennifer Fay PT, DPT
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy (NCS)
Clinical Specialist, Vestibular Rehabilitation
Rusk Rehabilitation at NYU Langone Health
Clinical Instructor
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Course Planners
Iwona Kedzierska PT, DPT
Clinical Specialist, Physical Therapy
Rusk Rehabilitation at NYU Langone Health

Elizabeth Martori MS, OTL
Senior Occupational Therapist
NYU Langone Health – Long Island

Margaret A. Waskiewicz, OTD, MS, OTR/L
Unit Supervisor, Occupational Therapy
Rusk Rehabilitation at NYU Langone Health

Guest Speakers

Richard A. Clendaniel, PT, PhD
Assistant Professor
Doctor of Physical Therapy Division
Duke University Medical Center
2200 W. Main St; Suite B-230
Durham, NC 27705

Jeffrey Hoder, PT, DPT
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy (NCS)
Doctor of Physical Therapy Division
Duke University School of Medicine
2200 W. Main St; Suite B-230
Durham, NC 27705


NYU Langone Health Speakers
Natalie Catterall PT, DPT
Senior Physical Therapist
Rusk Rehabilitation at NYU Langone Health


Catherine Cho, MD, MSCR
Director, Division of Neuro-Otology
Clinical Associate Professor
Department of Neurology
at NYU Grossman School of Medicine
Clinical Associate Professor
Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
at NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Tara Denham PT, MA
Program Manager, Physical Therapy
Clinical Assistant Professor
Rusk Rehabilitation at NYU Langone Health

Jennifer Fay PT, DPT
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy (NCS)
Clinical Specialist, Physical Therapy
Clinical Assistant Professor
Rusk Rehabilitation at NYU Langone Health

Daniel Jethanamest, MD
Director, Otology, Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery
Assistant Professor, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
at NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Iwona Kedzierska PT, DPT
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy (NCS)
Clinical Specialist, Physical Therapy
Rusk Rehabilitation at NYU Langone Health

Nicolina Keneipp PT, DPT
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy (NCS)
Senior Physical Therapist
Rusk Rehabilitation at NYU Langone Health

Elizabeth Martori MS, OTL
Senior Occupational Therapist
NYU Langone Health – Long Island

Joanna B. Wolfson, PhD
Senior Psychologist
Rusk Rehabilitation at NYU Langone Health
Clinical Assistant Professor
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Program Coordinator

Krystal L. Pearce, MBA
Senior Program Coordinator
Rusk Rehabilitation at NYU Langone Health
Krystal.Pearce@nyulangone.org

Accreditation & Credit Designation
Physical Therapy Credit
NYU Langone Health is a New York State Education Department approved provider for physical therapy and physical therapy assistant continuing education. This course is approved for a maximum of 7 physical therapy/physical therapy assistant contact hours. The following states require continuing education units with no state-specific approval: CT, IA, ID, MO, ND, and WA.

Occupational Therapy Credits
This course is approved for a maximum of 7.25 occupational therapy contact hours. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.



There will be no CME credits awarded


SPECIAL NEEDS

Rusk Rehabilitation at NYU Langone Health, in compliance with the legal requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests that any participant of this educational activity who is in need of accommodation, submit a written request to Krystal Pearce at Krystal.Pearce@nyulangone.org at least one month prior to the course start date.


Refund Policy
In order to request a refund you must email Krystal.Pearce@nyulangone.org An administrative fee of $75 will be deducted from your refund. Registration is non-transferable.

Course Cancellation Policy

If a live course is cancelled due to insufficient enrollment, or any other reason, Rusk Rehabilitation will refund registration fees in full. Rusk Rehabilitation will provide at least two weeks’ advance notice if cancelling due to insufficient enrollment and as soon as possible in all other circumstances. Rusk Rehabilitation is not responsible for any non-cancellable costs incurred by the registrant.

In the unlikely event that a recorded course is cancelled/not available for the 1 year time period as advertised, the registration fee will be refunded in full.

Contact Information
Krystal Pearce, MBA

Senior Program Coordinator
Krystal.Pearce@nyulangone.org