On Demand - Vestibular Talk: Distinctions between treating Post-Concussion Syndrome and Hypofunction

Course Description:

In this in-service, we will discuss assessment and treatment of impairments with gaze instability and motion sensitivity in vestibular populations.  This will include distinctions between interventions that are targeted towards vestibular hypofunction vs concussion as there can be some overlap in these two areas, but nuances to treatment.  We will also discuss ways to add complexity to gaze stability (VOR) exercises including various speeds, balance loads, and dual-tasking and creative ways to implement habituation programs.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this course participants will be able to:

1. Describe the etiology of  vestibular hypofunction vs central vestibular disorder (post concussion syndrome)

2. Assess motion sensitivity with the modified MSQ and apply interventions

3. Understand indications to treat impaired gaze stability with the DVA test and how to progress or regress exercises

4. Explain vestibular/concussion CPGs pertaining to vision/dizziness and know when to refer to OT and neuro-optometry to stay within our scope and ensure patient's are seeing the correct providers.

Agenda:

1 hour on demand

Speaker:

Lauren McIntyre, PT, DPT, CSRS

Lauren McIntyre is a physical therapist practicing outpatient neurologic therapy in Portland, OR at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center.  She is from Richmond, VA, where she received a Bachelor of Fine Arts and Minor in Psychology prior to attending Pacific University for her doctorate in physical therapy.  A background in the arts has enabled her to form a creative approach to implementing evidence-based practices with her patients.  She is a certified Stroke Rehab Specialist and a Parkinson Wellness Recovery therapist and works with the Providence Multidisciplinary ALS clinic where she assesses mobility and seating needs of patients. She is a vestibular and concussion trained therapist and served as the Neurologic Clinical Advancement Lead for the Providence Oregon Region.

Registration information:

This course is on demand and open only to Providence caregivers.

Registration Fee: This course is free to attend, but registration is required to earn continuing education credit.  Please make sure to register with your cell phone number as a verification code via text is necessary for attendance and access to course materials, evaluation and quiz.

Contact Hours: This course qualifies for 1.0 contact hour for Physical Therapists and Assistants in Oregon and Washington.

Providence Health and Services is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to offer continuing education(CE) to Certified Athletic Trainers.  This program qualifies for 1 hour of continuing education for Athletic Trainers.

Continuing education credit in additional states may be available.  Please email joanna.mullett@providence.org to determine if continuing educations credits can be submitted for your state.  Certificates of attendance will be issued to all participants completing the CEU requirements.