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What Is Happening With BPPV and Older Adults?

presented by J.J. Mowder-Tinney, PT, PhD, NCS, C/NDT, CSRS, CEEAA and Jeff Walter, DPT, NCS

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Financial: Jeff Walter receives compensation from MedBridge for this course. There is no financial interest beyond the production of this course.
Financial: J.J. Mowder-Tinney receives compensation from MedBridge for this course. There is no financial interest beyond the production of this course.

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Nonfinancial: J.J. Mowder-Tinney has no competing nonfinancial interests or relationships with regard to the content presented in this course.

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Audio Runtime: 50 Minutes; Learning Assessment Time: 35 Minutes

Neuro Navigators Episode 1: What Is Happening With BPPV and Older Adults?
Jeff Walter, DPT, NCS, mastermind behind the loaded Dix-Hallpike, explains to J.J. Mowder-Tinney why we should be screening more older adults for BPPV but relying less on their symptom quality.

Learning Objectives
  • Interpret evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)
  • Apply evidence-based, practical strategies to maximize identification of BPPV in older adults and their impact on participation in occupations such as sleeping or toileting
  • Solve patient case scenarios involving vestibular agnosia
This is an audio-only course. To receive continuing education credit for this course and access additional resources, start the course and complete the accompanying quiz.

Meet Your Instructors

J.J. Mowder-Tinney, PT, PhD, NCS, C/NDT, CSRS, CEEAA

Dr. J.J. Mowder-Tinney holds a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from the University of Colorado Boulder, a Master of Science in physical therapy from the University of Miami, and a doctorate in physical therapy from Nova Southeastern University. With nearly three decades of diverse clinical experience, her expertise primarily focuses on assisting individuals with…

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Jeff Walter, DPT, NCS

Jeff Walter, DPT, NCS, is the director of the Otolaryngology Vestibular and Balance Center at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pennsylvania. His clinical practice focuses on vestibular diagnostic testing and vestibular rehabilitation. He is an assistant Professor of Physical Therapy in the Neuroscience Institute at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. He is an associate faculty…

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Chapters & Learning Objectives

1. What Is Happening With BPPV and Older Adults?

Jeff explains to J.J. why we should be screening more older adults for BPPV but relying less on their symptom quality.

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