Exploring Assessment Techniques and Treatment Strategies for BPPV

The Vestibular Disorders Association (VEDA) estimates that as many as 35% of adults over the age of 40 have experienced some form of vestibular dysfunction. Studies indicate that 5.6 million clinic visits per year occur for dizziness, in which, between 17% and 42% receive a diagnosis of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV). BPPV is considered the cause of approximately 50% of dizziness in older adults and is the most common vestibular disorder. Therapists who are trained in appropriate treatment of vestibular dysfunction can significantly impact patient outcomes. In fact, studies indicate that successful remission of the signs and symptoms of BPPV is obtained in 67%-94% of all patients treated with canalith repositioning treatment (CRT), compared with 0%-48% for those given no treatment. This course will provide participants with the knowledge andskill set necessary to understand the assessment and treatment of BPPV through evidence-based practice.Participants will learn nystagmus patterns through video analysis. This course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge to complete a basic assessment of BPPV, identify proper canal, laterality, canalithiasis versuscupulolithiasis, and apply evidence-based treatment strategies.

Highlights

• Practical assessment strategies basedon the anatomy of the vestibular system and thepathophysiology of BPPV
• Immediately improve your patient's symptoms with evidence-based treatment interventions aimed at resolving BPPV

Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Athletic Trainers