Introduction to Vestibular Rehabilitation

Introduction to Vestibular Rehabilitation is the perfect opportunity to dive into the world of vestibular therapy! Join us at 291 Campus Drive for an informative session on how to help patients with balance and dizziness issues.This course is customized and targeted for clinicians who have no or very limited previous training and experience in treating vestibular conditions but are interested in vestibular rehab. Whether you're a seasoned therapist or just starting out, this event will provide valuable insights and practical tips. Don't miss out on this chance to expand your knowledge and network with fellow professionals. See you there!

Course Summary:

This introductory course in vestibular rehabilitation will introduce the attendee to basic anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the most common disorders of the vestibular system. The content is focused and includes topics enabling the clinician to achieve both competence and confidence using the essential clinical skills necessary for delivering effective treatment or triage.

Who may take this course: Licensed Physical Therapists, Licensed Occupational Therapists, Physicians

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, participants will:

• ¨Understand the clinical scenarios that warrant referral to a physician provider

• ¨Have a functional understanding of the vestibular anatomy and physiology
• ¨Apply clinical skills to treat peripheral and central vestibular hypofunction as well as benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, and non-vestibular forms of dizziness
• ¨Identify pathological eye movement implicating the vestibular systems
• ¨Identify pathological eye movement implicating the oculomotor systems
• ¨Utilize tests and measures for managing patients with vestibular disorders

Host or Publisher Stanford Emerging Professionals ERG