Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy:
An Evidence Based Approach to Assessment and Treatment of Vestibular Disorders
An In person 2 day course that covers anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, assessment and treatment of BPPV, peripheral hypofunctions, and central vestibular disorders.
Course Outline
The course is excellent for beginners and intermediate learners. It covers anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the vestibular system and applies this information to understanding vestibular disorders.Ā
The course then follows a therapy assessment with chart review, history, questionnaires, medical testing, bedside tests, BPPV assessment and balance testing.Ā
Day two focuses onĀ treatment of the various types of vestibular disorders. goal writing, billing, and case examples.
There is plenty of lab time and lots of review built into the class. The goal is for any therapist to leave confident in their ability to perform a vestibular assessment and to treat appropriately or know when further action is necessary.Ā
Past ParticipantĀ
Great course! Great information! Awesome instructor! Explains a very difficult subject and makes it extremely useful!Ā
Course Instructors
The lead instructor is Sara MacDowell, PT and assistant is Sydney Duhe, PT.
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Printed Course Materials
All participants will receive a printed handoutĀ to supplement the course and resources to assist with patient care. Participants will receive a PDF of the full presentation.
Custom Videos
Custom videos will be used to assist with understanding anatomy and BPPV. These proprietary videos are unlike anything that is currently available for learning.Ā
Hands On Lab
Many of these skills are best taught with practice. There will be 2 instructors present to assist with lab.
Past Participant
"Probably the most comprehensive clinically applicable, organized class I've been to in years. I feel confident about going back to the clinic with what I've learned here and feel like the course binder and other resources will be great support."Ā
Past Participant
"Amazing course! Great review of what I had learned in the past and great additional information. I liked how she made sure to explain how to make adjustments for different settings."
