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Vestibular Rehab: Beyond the Basics

Brought to you by University of Wisconsin La Crosse Physical Therapy Program and Continuing Education and Extension

This course will be a “case based” course intended for the therapist who is treating vestibular disorders.  For optimum benefit, the participant should have a basic understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the vestibular system and have some experience in evaluating and treating vestibular and balance disorders. A brief review of terminology, evaluation, standardized tests and treatment will be included followed by discussion of complex diagnoses using a case study format. Diagnoses that will be discussed include multiple canal BPPV involvement, cervicogenic vestibular disorders, post-concussion management as it relates to vestibular rehab, central vestibular disorders and non-vestibular disorders.

Course objectives

Upon completion of this course, participant will:

  • Summarize general terminology, evaluation and treatment of vestibular disorders.
  • Examine treatment approaches to multiple canal BPPV involvement.
  • Examine the role of vestibular rehabilitation in post- concussion management.
  • Identify strategies to treat central vestibular disorders.
  • Identify treatment strategies for cervicogenic vestibular disorders.
  • Examine other, non-vestibular, causes of dizziness with strategies for treatment or referral.

Intended audience

PTs, OTs, PTAs, OTAs, audiologists who work with patients with vestibular disorders.

When

Past occurrences (1)

  • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, March 10, 2017

Where

3010 Health Science Center

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University of Wisconsin-La Crosse 3010 Health Science Center

Contact

For questions about this event or to request disability accommodations , contact UWL Continuing Education at 608.785.6500 or conted@uwlax.edu.

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