PT 911 - Advanced Clinical Practice: Vestibular Rehabilitation for the Orthopedic Therapist

1 credit(s)
This lab and lecture based course will provide the participant current evidence-based examination, advanced intervention skills, and enhanced clinical reasoning for the treatment of patients with vestibular dysfunctions. Assessment techniques and conditions include balance/gait and fall risk assessments, oculomotor examination including identification of nystagmus and canal involvement, and differentiation of vestibular and non-vestibular dizziness, including central disorders and vestibular hypofunction. Treatment techniques will be presented including procedures for BPPV affecting the anterior, posterior, and horizontal canals. Emphasis will be placed on utilizing effective assessment to lead to an appropriate, effective treatment plan. Case study will be used to consider treatment planning while approaching EBP from a patient specific context.
Prerequisite(s): Licensed physical therapist or permission of Program Director

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