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Dizziness and the Unbalanced PatientCourse OutlineDizziness is one of the most common complaints reported to physicians. Symptoms of dizziness, vertigo, or imbalance are disabling and may result from stroke , head injury, infection, or medical debilitation. Patients are frequently referred to both orthopedic and neurologic clinics. This two-day course will provide detailed examination and intervention strategies to assist the practitioner in skilled assessment and treatment of dizziness and balance disorders. The course begins with discussion of the anatomy and physiology of movement perception and equilibrium. The clinician will gain a thorough understanding of various categories of dysfunction including cerviogenic, vestibular, and central nervous system disorders. Diagnostic tests and their interpretation are discussed and related to differential diagnosis techniques. The most current treatments are presented for Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, and the attendee will have the opportunity to gain skill appropriately selecting and performing repositioning maneuvers. Cerviocogenic dizziness, cervical pathology, and the role of the cervical spine in spatial orientation and balance are described. Clinicians will obtain a thorough understanding of the foundation and relevance of vestibular rehabilitation therapy. A comprehensive multidimensional balance assessment and retraining program aimed at fall prevention is outlined in detail. Research based evidence and literature supporting treatment is reviewed. Hands-on laboratory sessions are combined with lecture to assist the learner in the practice and application of skills. Several case studies are provided as examples so the learner may synthesize and integrate course material into clinical decision making. Therapists will be able to immediately apply the skills learned in this course to clinical practice. Course Objectives • Describe the various etiologies of dizziness and balance
disorders. Schedule of instruction
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Wendy Wood, MPT, is a physical therapist at a leading hospital based outpatient Balance and Vestibular Center in central California. Ms. Wood holds a competency based certification in vestibular rehabilitation. Additionally, she has been certified as a Balance and Mobility Specialist Instructor through the rigorous FallProofTM Program offered at California State University, Fullerton’s Center for Successful Aging. Ms. Wood has treated patients with dizziness and balance disorders in various settings including acute care, rehabilitation, outpatient orthopedic, long-term care, and assisted living facilities. She has treated patients of all ages including adolescents, professional athletes and geriatrics. She has assisted in developing vestibular rehabilitation programs at local clinics and has consulted with physicians on balance and vestibular disorders. Ms. Wood has taught nationally on vestibular rehabilitation, dizziness, and fall prevention. She is an Adjunct Instructor at Fresno City College’s Health and Science Division. Ms. Wood earned her Masters of Physical Therapy at California State University, Fresno. She is currently pursuing a doctorate of physical therapy through Temple University in Pennsylvania. She is member of the American Physical Therapy Association including the Vestibular Special Interest Group, and she is a professional member of VEDA, the Vestibular Disorders Association. Her interests include the integration of neurological science into neurorehabiliation and evidence-based research concerning new technologies to treat dizziness, spatial disorientation and balance. |
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