OVERVIEW OF DIZZINESS
u Various causes
• multisystem deficit of aging
• inner ear
• syncope
• head injury
• psychiatric
THE ROLE OF THE VESTIBULAR SYSTEM
u Anatomy and physiology
u Pathophysiology and causes of dizziness from inner ear disorders
u Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
u Clinical examination and differential diagnosis
u The role of nystagmus in identifying the cause
• how to interpret and describe nystagmus
u The interrelationship between the cervical spine and vestibular system
• cervicogenic dizziness and whiplash
HANDS-ON LAB: THE VESTIBULAR ASSESSMENT
u Specific how-to and red flags with taking history
u Special tests including Dix-Hallpike, Roll Test, Head Impulse Test, and balance measures
u Canalith Repositioning Treatment for treating BPPV
• BPPV variants and treatment
THE NEW REALM FOR THE THERAPIST: VESTIBULAR MIGRAINE
AND CONCUSSION
u Pathophysiology and causes of migraine
u How to identify the vestibular migraine
u Treatment considerations including common pharmacotherapy
u Concussion considerations with age
• the pediatric vs. adult athlete
u Return to play considerations with concussion
• who makes the decision
• standardized testing
HANDS-ON LAB: EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION FOR THE
DIZZY PATIENT
u Vestibular adaptation principles
• visual exercises
u Balance retraining
• exercise progression and pitfalls
u Techniques to reduce positional dizziness
u Role of manual vs. vestibular therapy, or both?
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
u Putting the examination together
• What does it mean? Red flags vs. red herrings
• case studies
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