Dr. Lisa Brekke PT, DPT

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Dr. Lisa Brekke PT, DPT

Availability

Accepting New Patients

Details

Specializes in Vestibular Rehabilitation, Concussion and Migraine Management.

Provides education for both clinicians within practice and outside of practice in vestibular and concussion management.

Guest lecturer at multidisciplinary events throughout Iowa.

Co-Host of Iowa Vestibular Symposium

Website

http://kineticedgept.com

Locations

Kinetic Edge Physical Therapy

6000 Grand Ave ste k, Des Moines, IA 50312, USA

(515) 309-4706

Map of 6000 Grand Ave ste k, Des Moines, IA 50312, USA

Specialty

  • Physical Therapist

Certifications

Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy

Certificate in Vestibular Rehabilitation from Emory/Duke, co-sponsored by APTA

Certified Brain Injury Specialist - Brain Injury Association of America

APTA Certified Clinical Instructor

Lv 1 and 2 Dry Needling

Fitness Nutrition Certification

BLS for Healthcare Providers - American Heart Association

Languages

Serving patients in these languages:

  • English

Telemedicine

Serving patients in these regions:

  • US - Iowa

Professional Association Membership

  • Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy (ANPT)
  • American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
  • ANPT Vestibular Special Interest Group (V-SIG)
  • Association of Chartered Physiotherapists Interested in Vestibular Rehabilitation (ACPIVR)

Continuing Education Courses Taken

Emory Vestibular Course in Salt Lake City, Utah - 2021

Medbridge - Jeff Walter, Susan Whitney, and Anne Mucha courses for Vestibular and Concussion Rehab

360 Neuro

Other, list available upon request

Percentage of Patients Treated for Vestibular Disorders

75% to 99%

Procedures and Tools

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

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

Vestibular Rehabilitation Treatment Protocol in a Patient with Chemo-induced Peripheral Neuropathy - Published Case Study

Dizziness: Causes and Treatment - Presentation

Vestibular and Vision Integration in Concussion Management for Athletic Trainers - Presentation

Vestibular Examination and Treatment for Individuals with Concussion - Presentation

Licensing