The program topics include central causes of dizziness (e.g. anxiety and vestibular migraine), BPPV, concussion management, vestibular function testing, sleep, complex cases, pharmacotherapy, cervical dizziness, and innovative therapies for person with vestibular disorders.
- Target Audience: Clinicians (physical therapists, physicians, nurses and physician assistants) who have basic knowledge of vestibular disorders.
- May 10-11, 2024
- Cost: $450
- Special rates are available for group registrants, Neuro Residents, and AVPT Certificate Program graduates! If applicable, complete this form before registration to receive a special rate.
- Format: Virtual (via Zoom)
Keynote speakers include Dr. Joseph Furman and Dr. Susan L. Whitney. Dr. Furman is co-director of the course and has numerous Medline references to his credit. He is co-author of the book entitled “Vestibular Disorders: A Case Oriented Approach” published by Oxford University Press. He has recently published the 3rd edition with Dr. Stephen Cass and Dr. Susan Whitney. Dr. Furman has been an NIH supported clinician-scientist his entire career and is a board certified neurologist.
Dr. Whitney is a physical therapist who has presented about vestibular rehabilitation to national and international conferences. She is the Program Director of the Centers for Rehab Services at the Eye and Ear Institute and has treated persons with vestibular disorders for over 25 years. She is an active clinical researcher who has published extensively. Drs. Furman and Whitney will conduct the lab/cases together to provide a unique physician/physical therapist team perspective.
The video-conference will consist of live presentations by faculty. After the presentations, you will have the opportunity to ask questions to the speakers. You can submit questions that can be answered by the expert faculty at a later time. Finally, we will conclude the course with a session to answer questions which you submit to us during the course. You will have access to handouts provided by the speakers as well as recordings of the live presentations.
Course details: https://www.shrs.pitt.edu/pt/continuing-education/vestibular-rehabilitation-advanced-course-and-update