Merri Sjaan Pylkas PT

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Merri Sjaan Pylkas PT

Availability

Accepting New Patients

Details

Twenty-five-year experience in vestibular therapy. Working with peripheral and central vestibular disorders, cervicogenic dizziness, post concussive dizziness, visual deficits, gait and balance disorders. Accepting most insurance plans in addition to cash pay. Having suffered and recovered from multiple vestibular injuries myself provides me with a greater insight in treatment and outcomes of these disorders.

Locations

Cornerstone Health

545 NE E St, Grants Pass, OR 97526, USA

phone (541) 244-1641 Fax (541) 244-1138

Map of 545 NE E St, Grants Pass, OR 97526, USA

Specialty

  • Physical Therapist

Certifications

Certificate of Competency in Vestibular Therapy Emory University

Languages

Serving patients in these languages:

  • English

Percentage of Patients Treated for Vestibular Disorders

100%

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
  • Neurotologic exam
  • Oculomotor testing

Diagnoses Qualified to Manage

  • BPPV
  • Other peripheral vestibular disorders
  • Central vestibular disorders

Licensing