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1. Describe the anatomy and physiology of the vestibular system in a way that patients will understand
2. Perform assessment techniques to identify BPPV, vestibular hypofunction, central vertigo and balance disorders
3. Discuss prognosis, treatment duration, and outcome for each type of dizziness (BPPV, vestibular hypofunction, central/neurological dizziness, post-concussion syndrome) 
4. Perform canalith repositioning techniques for BPPV
5. Develop a personalized diagnosis-specific treatment approach to minimize functional limitations
6. Document functional limitations, goals, Medicare fall risk, and FLR g-codes as related to dizziness and vestibular rehabilitation

INNER EAR ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY

• Anatomy of vestibular system
• Balance systems
  • Visual, vestibular and somatosensory

MEDICAL DIAGNOSES & PROGNOSIS: PERIPHERAL & CENTRAL ORIGIN

• Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)

• Vestibular neuronitis, labyrinthitis
• Meniere’s disease, endolymphatic hydrops, acoustic neuroma
• Central vertigo: Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA), multiple sclerosis, migraine-associated vertigo
• Cervicogenic Vertigo
• Post-concussion syndrome
• Sensory integration / Multi-factorial balance dysfunction

DETERMINING A THERAPY DIAGNOSIS

• Patient history
• Onset
• Symptom description, duration, nature
• Patient questionnaires

EXAM LAB

• Clearing cervical spine: mVAT, Sharp-Purser test
• Occulomotor exam:
  • smooth pursuit
  • saccades
  • vergence and visual acuity
• Vestibular exam:
  • Head Thrust
  • Head-Shaking Nystagmus
  • Hallpike-Dix
  • Roll Test
• Assessing nystagmus: horizontal, vertical, torsional
• Motion Sensitivity Quotient
• Balance assessment:
  • mCTSIB
  • Dynamic Gait Index
  • Gait

VESTIBULAR REHABILITATION: DEVELOPING A PATIENT-SPECIFIC TREATMENT PLAN

• Canalith repositioning maneuvers
  • Epley maneuver
  • BBQ roll / quick BBQ roll
  • Cassani, Appiani
  • Brandt-Daroff Exercises
• Gaze stabilization: basic and advancements
• Balance progression
• Sensory integration in balance

DOCUMENT FUNCTIONAL LIMITATIONS, GOALS, MEDICARE FALL RISK, & FLR G-CODES CASE STUDIES

Colleen Sleik, PT, DPT, OCS, NCS, is a licensed physical therapist, specializing in the treatment of patients with vestibular disorders when other forms of medical management have failed. Dr. Sleik founded a private practice in 2010 with the primary focus of treating patients with vestibular conditions. She continues to work as a specialist at Dickenson Rehab Services where more than 90% of her caseload consists of patients with vestibular and balance disorders.

Dr. Sleik graduated from The College of St. Catherine with a Master’s in physical therapy. She earned a transitional Doctor of physical therapy degree through The University of St. Augustine, Florida, and completed the Competency-Based Vestibular Rehabilitation course through Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. In addition to board-certification as an Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist and Neurologic Clinical Specialist, Dr. Sleik is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, including the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapists, and the Vestibular Special Interest Group.

She began teaching continuing education courses in vestibular rehabilitation with the purpose of improving clinicians’ knowledge in the specialty of vestibular rehabilitation and ultimately improving the quality of patient care. Dr. Sleik’s goal as a clinician is to provide her patients with the best care available for return to daily function with minimal limitations, while also providing the tools for long-term self-management of symptoms.

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Colleen Sleik is the owner of Focus on Function Physical Therapy, PC and has an employment relationship with Bellin Health and Aegis Therapies. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Colleen Sleik is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapists, and the Vestibular Disorders Association.

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Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants
No CE available for this board.

Florida Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistant: PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy. Provider Number 50-399. This self-study course qualifies for 6.0 continuing education credits.

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Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants
This self-study course consists of 6.0 clock hours of instruction that is applicable for physical therapists. CE requirements for physical therapists vary by state/jurisdiction. Please retain the certificate of completion that you receive and use as proof of completion when required.

California Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants: PESI, Inc. is recognized by the Physical Therapy Board of California as an approval agency to approve providers. This self-study lecture qualifies for 6.0 continuing competency hours.

Illinois Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants: PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270. This self-study course qualifies for 6.0 CE credit hours.

New York Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants: PESI, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department, State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider for physical therapy and physical therapy assistant continuing education. This self-study course qualifies for 7.3 contact hours.

Texas Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants: This self-study activity is provided by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Accredited Provider #2106032TX and meets continuing competence requirements for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant licensure renewal in Texas. This activity will provide 6.0 CCUs. The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE. Full attendance is required; no partial credits will be offered for partial attendance.

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Physicians

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Speech-Language Pathologists & Audiologists
This course contains 6.0 hours of self-study continuing education. It was not offered for ASHA CEUs. Please retain your certificate of completion. If audited for ASHA Certification Maintenance, you can submit this certificate of completion at that time. For state licensure, teacher certification renewal, or other credential renewal, contact those agencies for information about your reporting responsibilities and requirements.

California Speech-Language Pathologists/Audiologists: PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the California Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board, #PDP 319. This course meets the qualifications for 6.0 hours of self-study continuing professional development credit for Speech-Language Pathologists or Audiologists, as required by the California Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board.

Kansas Speech-Language Pathologists: Approved for 7.0 self-study continuing education clock hours for Kansas licensed Speech-Language Pathologists by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services.

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Other Professions
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