Elective - Vestibular

Course Description

This lecture-laboratory hybrid experience will provide students with instruction, practice, and peer reviewed evidence on key concepts within the arena of vestibular rehabilitation. This course will build upon basic techniques learned in the Clinical Management of Neuromuscular Conditions II course and address advanced clinical decision making required by vestibular rehabilitation-trained clinicians. The course will cover pathophysiology, epidemiology, medical and physical therapy management of vestibular and balance disorders that benefit from vestibular rehabilitation. The course will highlight a variety of topics regarding patient history, objective examination, and clinical management for a myriad of vestibular conditions, including vestibular hypofunction, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, post-concussive syndrome, central disorders, chronic subjective dizziness, and cervicogenic dizziness, among others. An emphasis will be placed on clinical decisions for diagnosis, appropriate referral, and intervention selection. Students will also be exposed to basic diagnostic concepts regarding vestibular function testing. As part of coursework, students will design a peer-reviewed case study and complete a competency examination. All classes will be instructed by a physical therapist with advanced training in vestibular rehabilitation.

Code

PHTH 8153

Credits

1.5

Subject

PHTH