Vestibular Hypofunction: Treatment Strategies for the Therapy Professional

In this live, interactive webinar we will discuss what causes one of the most common issues with the vestibular system: hypofunction. Discussions will include vestibular anatomy and physiology, common causes and symptoms of hypofunction (unilateral and bilateral), medical and clinical testing for hypofunction, and treatment strategies to improve function. Less...

Learning Objectives

Discuss the signs, symptoms, and causes of vestibular hypofunction.
Describe medical and clinical testing that can be performed to diagnose vestibular hypofunction.
Perform a basic evaluation, including clinical testing, as well as treatment strategies to improve vestibular hypofunction.

Target Audience

This live interactive webinar is intended for Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, Occupational Therapists, and Occupational Therapy Assistants. (PT, PTA, OT, COTA)

Learning Levels

Intermediate

Saturday, December 17, 2022

Live Interactive Webinar

10:00 AM EST - 12:10 PM EST

EARN 2 CE Credit Hours

About the speaker

Tonya Fuller, PT, MSPT

Founder, Dynamic Mobility & Balance Center

Tonya Fuller, MSPT is the founder of Dynamic Mobility & Balance Center in Englewood, CO, a private practice that specializes in the treatment of neurological injuries, brain injury, and vestibular disorders. Tonya received her Master of Science in Physical Therapy in 2001 from Texas Woman’s University in Dallas, TX. She began her career at Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation in Dallas, which is where she started treating vestibular disorders in 2006. Throughout her career, Tonya has participated and assisted on various research projects and has developed and presented a multitude of lectures to physicians and peers. Tonya develops and teaches continuing education courses to physicians, colleagues, and peers on topics involving the diagnosis and treatment of neurological, vestibular, and balance disorders.

Agenda

10:00am - 11:00am Overview and Lecture

11:00am - 11:10am Break

11:10am - 12:10pm Lecture and Q&A

CE Information - Earn 2 CE Credit Hours

CE Approvals

New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy

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Physical Therapist State Acceptance

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Texas Physical Therapy Association

This activity has been approved by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 2 CCUs for PTs and PTAs. Approval Number 76719TX

Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners

The Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners does not approve or preapprove continuing education activities. Please make sure to check the OT rules to verify and ensure you have met the requirements and that the activity falls under one of the categories of education in §367.2. Licensees are responsible for choosing CE that meets requirements as per Chapter 367.

Florida Board of Occupational Therapy

CE Learning Systems, LLC is approved by the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy to sponsor continuing education for Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapist Assistants. CE Learning Systems maintains responsibility for this program and its content. CE Broker Provider Number 50-315

Ohio Physical Therapy Association

This course is approved by the Ohio Physical Therapy Association for PTs and PTAs. OPTA approval number 22S2975

Michigan Board of Physical Therapy

The Michigan Board of Physical Therapy accepts continuing education programs if approved by another state board of physical therapy. This continuing education activity is approved for the Michigan Board of Physical Therapy based on the approval by the New York State Board of Physical Therapy Approval.

Florida Board of Physical Therapy Practice

CE Learning Systems, LLC is approved by the Florida Board of Physical Therapy to sponsor continuing education for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants. CE Learning Systems maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Accreditation of this course does not necessarily imply the FPTA supports the views of the presenter or the sponsors. CE Broker Provider Number 50-315. FLBPT Approval Number: CE22-965750

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