Vestibular Rehabilitation: Theory, Evidence and Practical Application

Vestibular Rehabilitation:
Theory, Evidence and Practical Application
Intended Audience: PT, PTA, OT, OTA
Intermediate Level
Contact Hours: 14.5 hours
Presenter: Janet Odry Helminski, P.T., Ph.D.
Course Description
MARIANJOY
PROFESSIONAL
LEARNING
INSTITUTE
This course will provide therapists with the foundational information needed to efficiently evaluate
and effectively treat patients with common vestibular disorders and with intermediate level clinical
decision making skills. Emphasis will be placed on evidence based practice and understanding the
physiologic rationale for therapeutic interventions. This will enhance the clinician’s ability to evaluate
the appropriateness and effectiveness of therapeutic interventions for common vestibular disorders.
The course format will be lecture, demonstration with patient videotapes, hands-on lab and patient
problem-solving sessions.
Your active involvement is required in order to complete the course and to ensure a dynamic learning
experience.
Vestibular
Rehabilitation:
Theory, Evidence and
Practical Application
Janet Odry Helminski,
P.T., Ph.D.
Course Objectives
At the completion of the course, participants shall be able to:
1. Describe the normal anatomy and physiology of the vestibular system.
2. Discuss the pathophysiology of common vestibular disorders.
3. Demonstrate an examination and interpret the findings to determine the diagnosis of common
vestibular disorders.
4. Develop, implement and progress an intervention program based on evaluation findings and
knowledge of the vestibular system.
Course Agenda
November 14−15, 2014
Features a
Discussion on
Concussion
DAY ONE
DAY TWO
7:30 a.m. Registration and
Continental Breakfast
7:30 a.m. Registration and
Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. Anatomy & Physiology of the
Vestibular System
8:00 a.m. Rationale for Therapeutic
Intervention and Factors that
Influence Recovery
9:00 a.m. Anatomy & Physiology of the
Vestibular System
9:45 a.m. Non-Otologic Causes of Dizziness
10:30 a.m. Break
10:45 a.m. Otologic Causes of Dizziness
11:45 a.m. Pharmocological Interventions
for the Dizzy Patient
12:00 p.m. Lunch provided
Sponsored by:
Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital
26W171 Roosevelt Road
Wheaton, IL 60187
www.Marianjoy.org/MPLI
12:45 p.m. Evaluation of the Dizzy Patient –
History and System Review
8:15 a.m. Intervention for Unilateral and
Bilateral Peripheral Vestibular
Disorders
9:45 a.m. Patient Problem Solving Session:
Therapeutic Intervention
10:15 a.m. Break
10:30 a.m.
Intervention for Posterior Canal and
Anterior Canal Benign Paroxysmal
Positional Vertigo (BPPV) (lecture
combined with lab)
1:30 p.m. Evaluation: Oculomotor Examination 12:00 p.m. Lunch provided
(lecture combined with lab)
12:45 p.m. Intervention for Lateral Canal 3:00 p.m. Break
Benign Paroxysmal Positional
3:15 p.m. Evaluation: Postural Control
Vertigo (BPPV) (lecture combined
Examination
with lab)
3:45 p.m. Patient Problem-Solving Session:
Evaluation
4:30 p.m.Adjourn
2:00 p.m. Problem-Solving Session: BPPV
2:30 p.m. Intervention for Central Vestibular
Deficits
3:00 p.m. Break
3:15 p.m. Intervention for Concussion
4:30 p.m.Adjourn
Presenter
MARIANJOY
PROFESSIONAL
LEARNING
INSTITUTE
Vestibular
Rehabilitation:
Theory, Evidence and
Practical Application
Janet Odry Helminski,
P.T., Ph.D.
November 14−15, 2014
Features a
Discussion on
Concussion
Sponsored by:
Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital
26W171 Roosevelt Road
Wheaton, IL 60187
www.Marianjoy.org/MPLI
Janet Odry Helminski, P.T., Ph.D.
Janet Odry Helminski, P.T., Ph.D. is a Professor of Physical Therapy, Midwestern University. She
received her doctor of philosophy degree from Northwestern University’s Institute for Neuroscience,
advance masters of science degree in physical therapy from Northwestern University, and bachelor
of science degree in physical therapy from Marquette University. She specializes in and lectures
extensively on the management of patients with vestibular dysfunction. Her areas of research include
strategies to prevent recurrence of BPPV, evaluation and treatment of atypical BPPV, and central
adaptation of the vestibular system.
Contact Hours
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR): Physical Therapists
This course has been approved for 14.5 continuing education hours for physical therapy practitioners.
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation
has certified Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital has complied with the provisions of the Illinois statutes
and/or rules and regulations and is hereby authorized to sponsor the above named course as a
Continuing Education offering.
Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital is an approved provider for the American Occupational Therapy
Association to offer continuing education in occupational therapy. This intermediate level program
awards occupational therapists 1.45 AOTA CEUs or 14.5 contact hours. Assignment of AOTA CEUs
does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
Cancellation/Refund Policy
A tuition refund less $50.00 administrative fee is available if your cancellation request is received
in writing within 7 days prior to the program date. No refunds will be granted after that date. In the
unlikely event that Marianjoy must cancel an educational event for any reason, you will receive a full
refund of your paid tuition. Marianjoy does not assume responsibility for any other expenses incurred
by the registrant.
REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Tests and Measures in Rehabilitation Settings
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NOVEMBER 14 − 15, 2014
Vestibular Rehabilitation:
Theory, Evidence and Practical Application
Registration Deadline: 10-31-14
 SINGLE registration fee: $450
GROUP REGISTRATION FEE PER REGISTRANT: $430
(2 or more from one facility)
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GROUP REGISTRATION FEE PER REGISTRANT: $430
(2 or more from one facility)
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NOTE: Due to fluctuations in room temperature, please bring a sweater
or light jacket.
A tuition refund less $50.00 administrative fee is available if your cancellation request
is received in writing within 7 days prior to the program date. No refunds will be granted
after that date. In the unlikely event that Marianjoy must cancel an educational event for
any reason, you will receive a full refund of your paid tuition. Marianjoy does not assume
responsibility for any other expenses incurred by the registrant.
Cancellation/Refund Policy