She's Back! Our favorite Vestibular Migraine Resource Specialist. This time, Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS, and Dr. Danielle Tolman, PT chat with Alicia Wolf aka The Dizzy Cook to talk about the relationship between Vestibular Migraine and Food. She is full of amazing tips, tricks, and helpful resources to identify, navigate, and live with migraine food triggers. She also has a new cook book coming out co-authored by another favorite of ours, Dr. Shin Beh, MD.

Where to find Alicia Wolf:

Her newest book launches 10/25/22: https://thedizzycookshop.com/collections/all 

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Hosted by Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS and Dr. Danielle Tolman, PT

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This month's episode is all about VISION. Vision is one of the systems that contribute to your balance, so in the world of vestibular dysfunction it's an important one! Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS sits down with Kellianne Arnella, MS, OTR/L and Elizabeth Martori, MS, OT/L to discuss what vision rehab consists of, who may benefit from it, what diagnoses are commonly associated with vision issues, and more. 

Episode Resources:

Elizabeth Martori's Contact: [email protected]

Kellianne Arnella's Contact: [email protected]

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Abbie and Dani's minds are blown that this is the first interview with an audiologist on Talk Dizzy to Me! (**CORRECTION: how the heck could we have let it slip our minds that Dr. Neil Shepard, Ph.D was our first audiologist back in Episode 20!) In this episode, Dr. Danielle Tolman, PT and Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS sit down with Dr. Alexandra Sellers, Au.D, CCC-A from the Cleveland Clinic. They discuss the role of audiologists in the the testing and treatment of patient's with vestibular dysfunction.

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He's back for Part 2! Our listener favorite Jeff Walter, PT, DPT, NCS from the Otolaryngology Vestibular and Balance Center at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA join's Abbie and Dani to further discuss Atypical BPPV and how to perform additional tests and treatments for it. If you missed Part 1, you can watch it here: https://youtu.be/1wYIMSE3Qag

Where to find Jeff and his resources: https://www.vestibular.today/

Vestibular Today's Home Epley Video: https://youtu.be/xTnV3m4bWDg 

Episode Resources:

- Kim Maneuver Study Abstract: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0385814611001374

- Zuma Study (for Apogeotropic Horizontal Canal BPPV): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5134676/

- Loaded Dix-Hallpike Video: https://youtu.be/y_jmY8xe8I0

- Jeff's MedBridge Course: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/certificate-program/27893-comprehensive-vestibular-rehabilitation-new/

For $175 off an annual subscription to MedBridge, use promo code WALTERVESTIBULAR

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Dr. Abbie Ross PT, NCS, and Dr. Danielle Tolman chat with Dr. Jennifer Braswell Christy PT, PhD about Vestibular Dysfunction in the pediatric population. Dr. Christy is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at The University of Alabama at Birmingham. Her primary area of research is in the development of innovative intervention methods to improve gaze stability and balance in children with vestibular-related impairments. Related to this area of research, Dr. Christy teaches numerous continuing education courses in the U.S. and abroad.  

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Dr. Abbie Ross PT, NCS, and Dr. Danielle Tolman talk to Dr. Amir Kheradmand about the causes of disorientation. symptoms of spatial disorientation, and how it can be treated. Dr. Kheradmand is an Associate Professor of Neurology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, and specializes in vertigo, dizziness, imbalance, and disorders of eye movements at Johns Hopkins. 

Dr. Kheradmand's research combines normal human neurophysiology and investigations in patients with disorders such as ocular misalignment, abnormal eye movements, nystagmus, and vestibular dysfunction. A special focus has been on understanding the mechanisms of spatial disorientation, and how their deleterious effects can be ameliorated.

Hosted by Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS and Dr. Danielle Tolman, PT

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In this episode, Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS and Dr. Danielle Tolman chat with Richard Clendaniel PT, PhD about what it takes to become a competent vestibular therapist, as well as discuss different types of testing you may come across while treating patient's with vestibular dysfunction. 

Vestibular Rehabilitation: A Competency-Based Course (Sponsored by Duke University, Department of Orthopaedics, Doctor of Physical Therapy Division, Department of Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences & The American Physical Therapy Association.

· Course Page: https://dpt.duhs.duke.edu/education/academics/continuing-education

· Information Sheet for Duke/Emory Course: https://dpt.duhs.duke.edu/sites/dpt.duhs.duke.edu/files/Vestibular%20Rehabilitation%20Course%20Info%202022%20Conference%20Services.pdf

Dr. Clendaniel’s Courses through Education Resources Inc

· “Vestibular Rehabilitation: Evaluation and Management of Individuals with Dizziness and Balance Disorders - Online Series” https://www.educationresourcesinc.com/courses/2021-09-27/vestibular-rehabilitation-evaluation-and-management-of-individuals-with-dizziness-and-balance-disorders-online-series/

· “Advanced Vestibular Rehabilitation Online”: https://www.educationresourcesinc.com/courses/2020-05-28/advanced-vestibular-rehabilitation-online-series-2/

Additional Clinician Resources:

· The Vestibular Rehabilitation Special Interest Group (VR SIG) is a component of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy (ANPT): https://www.neuropt.org/special-interest-groups/vestibular-rehabilitation

· American Balance Society: http://www.americanbalancesociety.com/

· MedBridge: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/

· Dr. Timothy Hain’s Website: https://dizziness-and-balance.com/

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Hosted by Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS and Dr. Danielle Tolman, PT

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Our listener favorite Jeff Walter, PT, DPT, NCS from the Otolaryngology Vestibular and Balance Center at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA is back! He join's Abbie and Dani to discuss Atypical BPPV and how to perform additional tests and treatments for it. Stay tuned for a part 2 in the future to dive deeper into additional Atypical BPPV topics.

Vestibular Today's Home Epley Video: https://youtu.be/xTnV3m4bWDg

Where to find Jeff and his resources: https://www.vestibular.today/ 

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In this episode of Talk Dizzy to Me, we discuss the ins and outs of starting a vestibular therapy practice. Vestibular rehabilitation is truly a niche under the umbrella of physical therapy. Dr. Sabrina Sladek, PT gives some insight on how she navigated her transition to running her own vestibular show

Dr Sabrina Sladek, PT

Hosted by Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS and Dr. Danielle Tolman, PT   

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WE’RE BACK! To kick off 2022’s season of Talk Dizzy to Me (TDTM), Dr. Danielle Tolman, PT and Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS interviewed Patrick Esmonde. They dive into his experience with creating 3D Vestibular Models for his company Vestibular First.

Patrick walks us through the evolution of working with 3D modeling software, educating himself about vestibular dysfunction/anatomy, and the various vestibular apparatus models he's helped to create over the years. These models are useful tools for educating patients about their vestibular system and how it works. Patrick and the team at Vestibular First recently teamed up with Vestibular Today to update and improve the functional inner ear model.

Where to buy Vestibular Models: vestibularfirst.com/store

Be sure to explore all Vestibular First has to offer. Affordable infrared evaluation goggles, educational tools, how-to instructions on building your own model at home, journal club events, vestibular course information, and more!

Hosted by Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS and Dr. Danielle Tolman, PT   

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