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Training Course Syllabus:

Vestibular Rehabilitation: Evaluation and Management Seminar

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Vestibular Rehabilitation: Theory, Evidence and Practical Application

Did you know that dizziness is the second most common complaint heard by primary physicians? Additionally, balance is vital to the performance of almost all everyday life activities. When dizziness or balance problems develop, they can have a profound disruption in a patient's daily life. These symptoms can, at times, be the limiting factor for mobility, keeping patients from freely and safely walking around their homes or going out into the community. Experience and research have proven that Vestibular Rehabilitation is highly effective in the reduction and elimination of balance disorders and vertigo. It is the most successful treatment of the most common cause of vertigo over medication or surgery. Because numerous systems can produce a person's perception, or altered perception of movement, each system must be addressed differently. The ultimate goal of treatment is to eliminate a person's risk for falling.

In this course, you will learn differential diagnostic techniques that identify the contributor of a patient's dizziness. Participants will understand the pathophysiology of the dizziness and treat the condition accordingly. In addition, laboratory components which analyze patients' compensatory functional movement patterns and balance strategies will be reviewed. The lecture and lab components presented will be helpful treating a variety of disorders, including BPPV and chronic vertigo, as well as balance and proprioceptive disorders. Upon completion of this course, you will be confident in manually addressing vertigo, as well as applying functional treatments to improve your patients’ balance.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• Do you want to expand your knowledge on the signs and symptoms of vestibular dysfunction?
• Do you want to discuss evaluation procedures for the oculomotor, vestibular and proprioceptive systems?
• Do you want to improve your ability to differentiate cervicogenic dizziness from peripheral and central vestibular dysfunction?
• Do you want to strengthen your development of appropriate, functional retraining techniques for vestibular weakness as it applies to the balance systems?
• Do you want to rid your patient of vertigo?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, this is the class for you!

• Identify and implement treatment strategies for dizziness caused by BPPV
• Evaluate and diagnose central and peripheral vertigo
• Demonstrate steps to conduct a detailed oculomotor analysis
• Perform manual canalith repositioning techniques
• Perform functional balance assessment and treatment
• Understand the epidemiology of dizziness and falling
• Develop personalized treatment regimens to address specific vertiginous and imbalance systems
• Understand the pathophysiology of common vestibular disorders
• Apply anatomy and physiology principles as they relate to the vestibular complex and balance systems

PRESENTER BIO

CHRIS CARPINO, PT, is a licensed physical therapist practicing in southern New Jersey, and specializes in Vestibular Rehabilitation. He is currently developing the vestibular program at Rehab Connection, LLC, with staff training and marketing. Mr. Carpino is an adjunct instructor at Burlington County College, where he teaches Anatomy and Physiology. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. He obtained his Master of Physical Therapy degree from Richard Stockton College in Pomona, New Jersey. Currently, Mr. Carpino practices in Lumberton, New Jersey, where he treats patients of various orthopedic and neurological diagnoses. His strengths in rehabilitation include orthopedics, vestibular rehabilitation and manual therapy. Mr. Carpino's goal as a clinician is to utilize all of his skills to treat the patient as a whole, not just the symptoms.

TESTIMONIALS

"Mr. Carpino was very knowledgeable about the subject of vestibular rehabilitation. The course was very informative and I can't wait to go back to work and apply some of the tests and treatments on my patients who are displaying a vertigo/balance problem."  Carolyn Ingersoll, Occupational Therapist, Wichita, KS

"I've been to a few vestibular courses over the past three years and am still taking new ideas away from this seminar."
Anna Colleen Foxworthy, Physical Therapist, Olathe, KS

"Chris did a great job. He is an effective instructor and his passion for the topic shows. I really like that he took everyone back to the anatomy first."  Leslie Watson, Physical Therapist, Kansas City, MO

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Physical Therapists


• Physical Therapy Assistants


• Occupational Therapists


• Occupational Therapy Assistants

CREDITS

This seminar qualifies for 6 continuing education hours as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your course outline and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific filing requirements.

This seminar qualifies for 6 continuing education hours as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your course outline and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific filing requirements.

Cross Country Education is an AOTA Approved Provider of continuing education. This course is offered for .6 AOTA CEUs. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA. AOTA Educational level Introductory, Category 1: Domain of OT, 2: Occupational Therapy Process.
 

SEMINAR CLASS TIME:

Seminar Check-In: 7:30 AM Seminar Class Time 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM

This seminar is available as an Audio CD/Cassette:  Single copy $189, 2 to 4 $179 Each, 5 or more $169 Each  (With Registration: $59.00 each)

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Seminar Summary:

In patients with chronic balance problems, only vestibular rehabilitation has been shown to improve balance function and performance when compared to medical therapy or general exercise. (see full course description)

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