Description
This course will focus on the assessment and treatment of patients with vertigo and disequilibrium from vestibular causes. Material covered will include the neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of the normal vestibular system, the various pathological conditions that result in vertigo or disturbances in balance and the compensatory mechanisms available for recovery. Specific emphasis will be on the assessment and treatment of unilateral and bilateral vestibular hypofunction, benign paroxysmal positioning vertigo, central vestibular disorders, and multisensory dizziness. This information is applicable to a large patient population including geriatric patients as well as individuals with CNS lesions such as multiple sclerosis, CVA and head injury. All participants will be expected to demonstrate assessment skills to faculty including oculomotor examination, dynamic visual acuity assessment, BPPV with emphasis on the identification of nystagmus and appropriate canal involvement, balance and g