Vestibular Rehabilitation for the Emergency and Acute
Care Provider (Recorded Webinar)
Presented by Jeff Walter
Nonfinancial: Jeff Walter has no competing nonfinancial interests or relationships with regard to the content presented in this course.
Join us for this evidence-based webinar that will train practitioners in the practical rehabilitative management of vestibular disorders within the emergency department and acute care setting. Prompt identification and rehabilitative treatment of peripheral vestibular disorders (including BPPV) enhances patient outcomes and care efficiency. The webinar will include a review of relevant peripheral and central vestibular system anatomy and physiology, discussion of pathologies that present with acute dizziness, and overview of bedside vestibular examination and treatment skills. Indications for further medical management and red flags will be emphasized, as well as how to manage barriers to effective care. The material will be presented using lecture, video case review, and demonstration of examination and treatment techniques. The content is intended to enhance the practitioner’s ability to identify appropriate candidates for and properly administer vestibular rehabilitation therapy (VRT). This webinar is primarily intended for occupational or physical therapists practicing vestibular rehabilitation in the emergency department or acute care setting. The content is also applicable to inpatient rehabilitation and quick-access outpatient settings.
Learning Objectives
- Determine features of vestibular anatomy and physiology critical to management of acute vestibular disorders
- Analyze differentiating features of peripheral disorders in patients presenting with acute vestibular symptoms
- Prioritize examination procedures to enhance the differential diagnosis process in patients with acute vestibular symptoms
- Implement evidence-based treatment and patient education strategies for acute vestibular hypofunction in order to facilitate improved participation in daily activities
- Implement evidence-based treatment and patient education strategies for BPPV within the emergency department and acute care setting in order to facilitate improved participation in daily activities
- Distinguish features of central nervous system origin dizziness in patients presenting with acute vestibular symptoms
Meet your instructor
Jeff Walter
Jeff Walter 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…
Chapters & learning objectives
1. Anatomy and Physiology of the Vestibular System
In this chapter, the chief sensory functions of semicircular canals and otoliths will be covered, as well as a review of the function of the vestibular system in gaze stabilization and balance.
2. Peripheral Vestibular Disorders
In this chapter, the attributes of acute peripheral vestibular loss in individuals presenting with acute dizziness will be uncovered. Practitioners will then be equipped with the tools to recognize distinguishing features of peripheral vestibular disorders in individuals with acute dizziness.
3. Examination and Treatment of Vestibular Hypofunction
This chapter will examine how to recognize the key components of bedside vestibular and balance testing in individuals with acute dizziness. Identifying typical characteristics of peripheral-origin vestibular nystagmus will also be discussed.
4. Examination and Treatment of BPPV
In this chapter, we will review proper execution and interpretation of positioning tests for BPPV. Instruction will focus on appropriate administration of canalith repositioning maneuvers.
5. Central and Nonvestibular Causes of Acute Dizziness
This chapter will review the specific features of central vestibular disorders in individuals with acute dizziness. Indications, performance, and interpretation of HINTS+ testing in individuals with acute dizziness will also be discussed.
6. Question and Answer Session
In this chapter we’ll review and answer the questions asked during the webinar.
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