Objectives
The participant will be able to:
1. Describe the mechanism of the VOR and the role of rehabilitation in affecting change in the VOR.
2. Discuss new advances in assessing vestibular function, including VEMP testing, and how this relates to intervention.
3. Identify the signs and symptoms mild traumatic brain injury, and understand the medical management of mild TBI.
4. Describe one or more differences between anxiety-related dizziness and other vestibular disorders and describe its management from a psychiatric perspective.
5. Describe different neuroimaging technologies used in the assessment of vestibular disorders and balance function
6. Discuss the role of attention and postural control as it relates to older people and persons with vestibular disorders.
7. Discuss the use of technology and sensory substitution devices for the rehabilitation of persons with vestibular and balance disorders.
8. Discuss the role of the vestibular system in autonomic function and motion sickness.
9. Identify cervical dizziness with its typical signs and symptoms.
10. Identify different eye movement dysfunctions, including vestibular nystagmus and convergence insufficiency in persons presenting with vestibular disorders.
11. Describe the most recent advances in BPPV management over the last 5 years.
12. Describe the differences between central and peripheral vestibular dysfunction.
13. Discuss the interaction between impaired hearing on balance disorders, and describe the advances made in implanted vestibular prostheses.
14. Describe the role of vestibular assessment and treatment, and exertional rehabilitation in the management of concussion
15. Discuss medical management of chronic vestibular disorders not amenable to vestibular rehabilitation.
16. Describe how mood disorders can affect balance function.
17. Describe the role of neurocognitive and balance assessment in the management of concussion.
18. Describe the role of gait speed and gait analysis in assessing overall health of older adults
19. Describe how to perform routine bedside evaluation of oculomotor function.
20. Describe pharmacotherapy for patients with balance and vestibular disorders.
21. Describe the role of home health care in the management of balance and vestibular disorders.
22. Identify balance assessment tools that may be helpful in determining whether a person can return to work after a vestibular disorder.
23. Describe one of more elements that contribute to dysequilibrium of aging.
24. Describe advances in treatment interventions for persons with vestibular disorders.