Do you feel at times that you have designed and delivered the best gait and balance program and yet your patients still have some problems with their balance?
This course goes beyond all you have learned about the effects of speed, strength, and range of motion limitations as causes for balance dysfunction. You will leave with an in-depth knowledge and skill in postural dyscontrol, somatosensation, and the vestibular arenas. According to the article by Jacquelin Donovan in Clinical Rehabilitation 2023, “More than 1 in 2 people who fall have a vestibular dysfunction.” Recognizing and assessing vestibular dysfunction can be a challenge.
Not all of our patients fit into the box of BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo). This course will look at BPPV and go beyond, looking at addressing vestibular dysfunctions affecting our older adults. As noted in a recent article in GeriNotes, “Eyes are the Window to… Gait”, the clinician will learn how to identify oculomotor deficiencies with recognized bedside assessments and employ therapeutic interventions to address oculomotor system. The treating therapist will learn to utilize appropriate standardized assessments for vestibular, postural control and somatosensory dysfunctions and apply innovative evidenced based treatment strategies.
The instructor has taught and treated extensively in this area their explanation with astounding results with her patients and clinicians. Her skills in this area are unparalleled. Take home innovative useable evaluation and treatment techniques that will dramatically change your practice. You and your patients deserve to receive this cutting-edge information.
What Participants Are Saying . . .
“This course was fantastic! Fun, helpful, thorough. Janene knows her stuff. I will use this info tomorrow at work. This elevates us as clinicians.”
“Ms. Barber was the best instructor I have had in all of my CEU classes.”
“Janene Barber is simply awesome!”
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- Analyze the impact of falls on the senior population and identify the primary causes.
- Recognize the peripheral and central vestibular system function and anatomical structures.
- Thoroughly evaluate the Vestibulo/Ocular system and how it affects elderly with balance dysfunctions.
- Identify causes of central and peripheral dizziness, recognize the different mechanisms of recovery and how to impact them with therapeutic intervention
- Perform treatment interventions based on an understanding of BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo) for the geriatric population.
- Demonstrate a comprehensive evaluation and treatment approach for postural control by understanding sensory and motor integration.
- Create innovative treatment strategies that will effectively address postural control issues in the geriatric patient.
- Compare functional tools for gait and balance disorders to achieve the desired outcomes.
- Perform evaluations on patients with compromised somatosensory systems and apply appropriate treatment strategies with Anodyne Therapy and sensory integration training.
- Plan an effective rehabilitation program, set measurable goals and use appropriate documentation for patients with balance impairments.
EDUCATIONAL CREDIT: A certificate of attendance for 20 contact hours of educational activity (20 CEUs or 2.0 CEUs depending on how your Practice Act determines CEUs in your state) will be awarded to registrants upon completion of the seminar. Great Seminars and Books is an Approved CE Provider for PTs and PTAs in NY, IL, CA, TX, and NM and this course provides 20 contact hours of continuing education. This course is also approved for PTs and PTAs in WI, MD, NE, OH and NJ for 20 contact Hours. This course is approved by the Florida Physical Therapy Association for 24 contact hours. This course is approved by the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy for 20 contact hours. Our courses also meet the guidelines for approval in TN, PA, SD, MI, AL, VA, MO, IN, AZ, DE, GA, NH, OR, RI, UT, VT, WY and MO. Courses are accepted for CEUs in NE, ID, MT, WA, CT, IA, and ND. If you do not see your state listed, please give our office a call.
GREAT Seminars is an American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Approved Provider of continuing education (Provider #5363). This course is not approved by ASHA or Board of Certification.
Your tuition may be tax deductible. Any reference to or mention of state rules or regulations concerning continuing education requirements are true and accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of print. If you have questions, please contact your board or regulating body.
If you do not see your state listed, please give our office a call at 877 794 7328.
Day 1
7:30-8:00 – Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:00-8:45- Introduction: Impact of Balance Impairments on the Elderly Population and Identifying the Major Factors
8:45-10:15- Anatomy of the Peripheral and Central Vestibular System
- Labyrinth
- Central Connections
- Oculomotor System (Central/Peripheral)
10:15-10:30 – Break
10:30-12:30 – Screening of the Vestibulo/Ocular System
- Peripheral/Central
- Testing Lab
12:30-1:30 – Working Lunch (on your own) Case Studies, Group Discussion
1:30-3:00 – BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo)
- How to Evaluate
- Treatment Techniques
3:00-4:30 – BPPV Lab
- Learn Alternative Treatment Positions Designed for the Elderly
4:30-4:45 – Break
4:45-6:00 – Common Causes of Peripheral and Central Dizziness
- Functional Diagnosis of Dizziness
6:00-6:30 – Questions and Answers
Day 2
7:30-8:00 – Continental Breakfast
8:00-8:30- Testing of Oculomotor/BPPV/ Causes of dizziness strategies
8:30-10:30 – Vestibular Treatment Strategies:
- Gaze Stabilization Progression Lab • Habituation
- Compensation
10:30-10:45 – Break
10:45-11:45 – Vestibular Treatment Strategies Cont.
- Drug Treatment of Vertigo
- Case Studies for Vestibular Rehab
11:45-12:30 – Organization of Postural Control
- Three Sensory Systems
- Motor Components
12:30-1:30 – Working Lunch (on your own) Case Studies, Group Discussion
1:30-2:15 – Understanding Postural Control and Factors to Consider with Assessment
- Strategies Presently Using
- Causes and Strategies to Address Inappropriate Strategies
2:15-3:30 – Postural Control: Learning Testing Tools and Creative Treatment Strategies
- mCTSIB – USLS – Theraband DGI – Functional Reach
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Home Assessment Lab for Functional Tools
3:30-4:15 – Break
4:15-4:30 – Documentation of Balance Disorders
4:30-5:30 – Developing & Progressing Treatment Strategies for Balance Impairments
- Group Case Study
- Individual Case Study
5:30-6:00 – Documentation of Balance Disorders
6:00-6:30 – Questions and Answers
Cancellation/Refund Policy:
By Participants: Participant cancellations must be received in writing at least two weeks prior to the seminar date for tuition refund less a $75 administration fee. NO refunds will be made after this date.
By Great Seminars: In the event that a course is cancelled by Great Seminars and Books, participants will be offered the equivalent number of hours of another live course or a full refund. Great Seminars and Books is not responsible for course related expenses that participants may incur such as transportation including air fare, lodging or meals. It is highly recommended that you obtain refundable travel expenses.
