ANPT Vestibular Special Interest Group

Host Puneet Dhaliwal, PT, DPT, NCS is joined by Dr. Andreas Zwergal, MD, PhD, an associate professor at Department of Neurology and German Center for Vertigo and Balance Disorders at University of Munich, Germany to discuss cerebellar dizziness - assessment and treatment interventions.

In this episode they discuss how neurodegenerative and hereditary disorders of the cerebellum often lead to postural vertigo, associated with gait and balance disorders and oculomotor disorders. The importance of correct assessment in the clinic leads to successful intervention.

The Vestibular Rehabilitation Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy - www.neuropt.org

Puja Agarwal, PT, DPT, MHA is joined by Dr. Janet Helmisnki, PT, PhD to discuss atypical BPPV and its biomechanics, apogeotropic nystagmus, differential diagnosis and interventions.

The Vestibular Rehabilitation Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy - www.neuropt.org.

Host Puneet Dhaliwal, PT, DPT, NCS is joined by Dr. Marousa Pavlou, a senior lecturer in Physiotherapy at King's College London, in this episode to discuss the assessment and rehabilitation of people with visually induced dizziness.

The Vestibular Rehabilitation Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy - www.neuropt.org.

Puja Agarwal, PT, DPT is joined by Daniel R. Gold, D.O. in a discussion on skew deviation, its definition, identification and pertienence to Vestibular Rehabilitation. Dr. Gold is an Assistant Professor of Neurology, Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, Neurosurgery, and Emergency Medicine at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

The Vestibular Rehabilitation Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy - www.neuropt.org.

Host Maureen Clancy PT, DPT, OCS is joined by Sarah Gallagher PT, DPT, NCS and Sara Oxborough PT in a discussion on the use of telehealth in vestibular rehabilitation. They discuss who is appropriate for this treatment and the benefits and challenges associated with treating in this manner.

The Vestibular Rehabilitation Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy - www.neuropt.org.

Host Maureen Clancy PT, DPT, OCS, Cert MDT is joined by Rose Marie Rine PT, PhD and Jennifer Braswell Christy PT, PhD in a discussion on pediatric vestibular rehabilitation. They discuss the common disorders children presents with, prevalence of vestibular disorders in children, and the signs and symptoms a child presents with. Additionally the tests commonly used in children, equipment required and how treatment differs between children and adults.

The Vestibular Rehabilitation Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy - www.neuropt.org.

Host Nikki DiSalvio, PT, DPT, MS is joined by content experts Dr. Patrick Sparto, PT, PhD and Dr. Samantha Michael PT, DPT to discuss the current uses of virtual reality in vestibular rehabilitaton. Our experts will review current technologies available in both research and clinical settings and discuss implications for use of virtual reality in treating patients with vestibular disorders.

The Vestibular Rehabilitation Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy - www.neuropt.org.

Panel members Sara Oxborough, PT and Ethan Hood, PT, DPT, MBA, NCS, GCS discuss the effects of aging on vestibular functioning. The panel members weigh in on common anatomical changes that occur in the vestibular system with age, the relationship between vestibular disorders and falls in older adults, and discuss examination and treatment of vestibular functioning in the elderly population.

The Vestibular Rehabilitation Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy - www.neuropt.org.

Host Maureen Clancy PT, DPT, OCS is joined by Dr. Courtney Hall PT, PhD and Dr. Sue Whitney PT, PhD, NCS, ATC, FAPTA in a dicsussion on vestibular hypofunction. This podcast reviews the medical conditions that would lead to a diagnosis of hypofunction, clinical testing, treatment, exercise prescription, and the key updates from the recent CPG on vestibular hypofunction.

For more information on the Vestibular Hypofunction CPG click here.

To take a course on Peripheral Vestibular Hypfunction click here.

The Vestibular Rehabilitation Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy - www.neuropt.org

Host Nikki DiSalvio, MS, SPT is joined by content experts Dr. Anne Mucha PT, DPT, MS, NSC and Dr. Karen Skop, PT, DPT to discuss current practices in concussion management ranging from screening tools, prognostic factors for recovery, and recommendations for clinics that are interested in starting a concussion program.

The Vestibular Rehabilitation Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy - www.neuropt.org.