
LEVEL 1 - Balance Retrainer Course - Introduction to Vestibular Rehabilitation
Course Overview
Master Vestibular Rehab: The Anytime, Online Course for PTs & PTAs
Become an expert in vestibular rehabilitation with this comprehensive online course. Designed for PTs and PTAs, this self-paced program will equip you with the knowledge and skills to effectively assess and treat patients with dizziness and balance disorders.
What Will You Learn?
Deep Dive into Vestibular Science:
Anatomy & Physiology: Master the intricate workings of the vestibular system, including the inner ear, visual system, and proprioceptive pathways.
Pathophysiology: Explore the underlying causes of dizziness and balance dysfunction, covering various vestibular disorders, including BPPV, vestibular neuritis, labyrinthitis, and central vestibular conditions.
Comprehensive Evaluation Techniques:
Oculomotor Assessment: Learn to accurately assess eye movements and identify abnormalities indicative of vestibular dysfunction.
Positional Testing: Master the art of Dix-Hallpike and Supine Head Roll Test and other positional tests to diagnose BPPV.
Balance Assessments: Utilize standardized tests and clinical observation to evaluate balance impairments and identify contributing factors.
Effective Treatment Strategies:
BPPV Management: Confidently perform canalith repositioning maneuvers for all canals, differentiating between canalithiasis and cupulolithiasis.
Non-BPPV Dizziness Treatment: Develop evidence-based strategies to address vestibular hypofunction, central vestibular disorders, and other causes of dizziness.
Exercise Prescription: Learn to design and progress individualized exercise programs to improve balance, gait, and overall function.
The FYZICAL Balance Paradigm:
Sensory Organization: Understand how the brain integrates sensory information from the vestibular, visual, and somatosensory systems to maintain balance.
Strategy Analysis: Identify and address underlying movement strategies contributing to balance dysfunction.
The Sentry System: Gain hands-on experience (through virtual demonstrations and case studies) with this cutting-edge technology for comprehensive balance assessment and training.
Why Choose This Online Course?
Learn at your own pace, anytime, anywhere.
Access engaging video lectures, interactive exercises, and downloadable resources.
Gain practical skills you can immediately apply to your practice.
Become a sought-after vestibular specialist and enhance patient outcomes.
Enroll Now and Start Your Journey to Vestibular Mastery!
Note: This year, we will also offer a live version of this course across the United States. The live course will feature hands-on labs and direct interaction with expert instructors. However, if you're looking for a flexible and affordable way to master vestibular rehab, this online course is the perfect solution.
