Every year, 69 million Americans are impacted by dizziness. The 2nd most common cause of vertigo is vestibular hypofunction, comprising approximately 15% of reported cases. Patients with unilateral vestibular hypofunction commonly report dizziness, visual blurring with head movement, and/or imbalance. Physical Therapy is a known evidenced-based treatment option for patients suffering from peripheral vestibular dysfunction.

Upon completion of the program, participants will be able to:

• Understand the clinical presentation for unilateral and bilateral vestibular hypofunction.

Mickey Shah, PT, D.Sc. OCS, FAAOMPT, Cert.MDT, CSCS, Certified Vestibular Rehabilitation Specialist has extensive experience as an orthopedic and vestibular clinician. He is the current president and head teaching faculty at EvidenceCEU, a Midwest continuing education company. Additionally, Dr. Shah owns and operates two private PT clinics in the South Suburbs. During his free time, he serves on the board of directors and manages Next Steps of O’Connor Foundation, a non-for-profit facility for patients with Neurological Disorders.

Steven Tijerina, PT, DPT, Cert. VRT, Certified Vestibular Rehabilitation Specialist currently serves as the course liaison and lab instructor for EvidenceCEU. Dr. Tijerina regularly hosts vestibular study groups in the south suburbs, aimed at assisting clinicians and students to discuss and practice vestibular rehabilitation in a collaborative group context. Additionally, Dr. Tijerina serves a private practice PT at Goodlife Physical Therapy.

This program originally aired November 15, 2018. 

1. Purchase the recording by visiting IPTA's Virtual Library . (FREE FOR IPTA MEMBERS - log in to ipta.org so it knows who you are!) Non-member cost is $35. You can earn 1-2 hours of CE, depending on the length of program.