Dizziness and Balance Deficits

Dizziness and balance disorders are a common condition encountered in the orthopedic rehabilitation settings. Research shows that over 50% of older adults are affected by dizziness/balance disorders. The recognition of how orthopedic dysfunction may contribute to dizziness/balance issues is an evolving body of knowledge. This course will provide a diverse range of information to the practicing clinician to help them identify and treat the potentialorthopedic contributions to these impairments. This course will improve the knowledge of orthopedic contributions to dizziness/balance fall risks. Also covered will be differential diagnosis, evidence-based testing, and optimal exerciseselection/progression strategies to facilitate the patients improved function. At the conclusion of the course, theclinician will obtain clinically applicable strategies to manage the full spectrum of patients presenting withdizziness/balance deficits.

Highlights

• Immediately improve your understanding of the orthopedic contributions to dizziness and imbalance
• Practical evidence-based testing and exercise prescription for managing patients with dizziness/balance disorders.
• Optimal exercise selection/progression strategies to improve functional outcomes

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