Cervicogenic Dizziness: An Evidence-based course

This course is intended for physical therapists with experience managing patients with dizziness whom wish to improve their skill in differen­tial diagnosis, manual examination and treatment of those patients whose dizziness has a cervicogenic component. The emphasis of this course will be on evidence-based practice, acquiring examination and treatment skills in lab sessions, and testing for competency in these skills.

Participants should have a working knowledge of central and peripheral vestibular disorders and the ability to begin to differentiate their various presentations since this course will focus on the cervical as­pects of dizzy complaints. Pre-assigned readings will familiar­ize the participant with the relevant literature, allowing the majority of time and emphasis to be on practicing motor skills.

The course begins on Friday eve­ning with a discussion of the evidence regarding the existence and presen­tation of cervicogenic dizziness. Sat­urday morning will begin with a writ­ten ex­amination. Lab sessions on Saturday and Sunday will allow prac­tice of examination and intervention skills. Each day will conclude with a practical exam. Participants who pass all exams (>75% score) will receive a certificate of achievement. Therapists will be able to immediately apply acquired skills in the clinical setting.

Level: Intermediate

Audience: Physical Therapists