Ms. Anne Merrill-Steskal PT, DPT

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Ms. Anne Merrill-Steskal PT, DPT

Locations

KVH Physical Therapy

301 E. Mt. View Avenue, Ellensburg, Washington 98926, United States

(509) 962-7386

Map of 301 E. Mt. View Avenue, Ellensburg, Washington 98926, United States

Specialty

  • Physical Therapist

Professional Association Membership

  • Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy (ANPT)
  • American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
  • ANPT Vestibular Special Interest Group (V-SIG)

Continuing Education Courses Taken

Vestibular Rehabilitation: A Competency-Based Course. Sponsored by Duke University and hosted at Emory University. 20 CEUs, March 19-24, 2018.

Advanced BPPV: Identification and Treatment of Complex Cases; Presented by Richard Clendaniel, PT, PhD; 3 CEUs, Completed March 2020.

What to Do When it is not BPPV - Challenging Vestibular Disorders including Post-Concussion Syndrome; Presented by Richard Clendaniel, PT, PhD; 3 CEUs, Completed October 2021.

Central Vestibular Disorders and Cervicogenic Dizziness - Differential Diagnosis and Treatment; Presented by Richard Clendaniel, PT, PhD; 5 CEUs, completed November 2021.

Vestibular Rehabilitation: Treatment Intensive On-Line Series; Presented by Gaye Cronin, OTD; 13.5 CEUs, Completed Jan 2022.

Vestibular Compensation Exercises and Clinical Resources; Presented by Jeff Walter, DPT, NCS; 1 CEU, Completed Jan 2022.

Identification and Management of Unilateral Vestibular Disorders; Presented by Jeff Walter, DPT, NCS; 2.25 CEUs, Completed January 2022.

Vestibular Examination: Oculomotor Testing; Presented by Jeff Walter, DPT, NCS; 1.5 CEUs, Completed January 2022.

Vestibular Examination: Postural Control Testing; Presented by Jeff Walter, DPT, NCS; 1 CEU, Completed January 2022.

Pathophysiology of BPPV; Presented by Jeff Walter, DPT, NCS; 1.75 CEUs, Completed January 2022.

Percentage of Patients Treated for Vestibular Disorders

100%

Procedures and Tools

  • Infrared lenses/Frenzel goggles
  • Neurologic exam
  • Comprehensive Clinical Vestibular Exam
  • Bedside Head Impulse Test
  • Dix Hallpike
  • Oculomotor testing
  • Functional mobility and gait assessment

Diagnoses Qualified to Manage

  • BPPV
  • Other peripheral vestibular disorders
  • Central vestibular disorders

Multidisciplinary

  • I work in, or have access to, a multidisciplinary team of vestibular specialists

Publications

Diagnosis and Treatment of Posterior Canal BPPV with a Hands-On Practicum: Clinical Practice Guideline Recommendations. Presented by Anne Merrill-Steskal, PT, DPT at the Washington Academy of Family Physicians Annual Scientific Assembly on May 10, 2019.

Licensing