Academic Catalog

VSD-5005 Vestibular and Balance Rehabilitation

The program will introduce the principles and basic techniques of Vestibular and Balance Rehabilitation Therapy (VBRT). The primary emphasis of the course will be to develop the skills necessary to assist in the development and execution of a treatment program for the dizzy patient. A review of the pathophysiology and normal compensation process of vestibular disorders will be discussed and how symptomatology and test results will influence VBRT. The course will assume prior knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the vestibular system and a familiarity with assessment techniques in the diagnosis of vestibular disorders such as VNG, platform posturography, rotary chair, electrocochleography, VEMP, passive and active head rotation etc.

Credits

1.5