ANPT Vestibular Special Interest Group Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy

Host Puja Agarwal PT, DPT, MHA is joined by Dr. Jacob McPherson, PT, DPT, PhD, a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Science and a member of the University of Buffalo Concussion Management and Research Center Team to discuss strategies on how best to advocate for Vestibular Rehabilitation. His current research focuses on the effects of sport and non-sport related concussion on vestibular function as well as the interdisciplinary clinical management of concussion. Dr. McPherson plays a vital role in advocating for and raising awareness of Vestibular Rehabilitation.







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Host Maureen Clancy PT, DPT, OCS is joined by Helena Esmonde PT, DPT, NCS and Sara Oxborough PT in a discussion regarding recent updates regarding Vestibular Migraine and Meniere's Disease. They delve into the prevalence, physiology, differential diagnosis, and treatment strategies for both disorders.







The Vestibular Special Interest Group is apart of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy, neuropt.org.







For further information view these sources:







 ICHD Vestibular Migraine Criteria: https://ichd-3.org/appendix/a1-migraine/a1-6-episodic-syndromes-that-may-be-associated-with-migraine/a1-6-6-vestibular-migraine/







Meniere's Criteria: https://www.audiology.org/classifications-of-menieres-disease/Vestibular Migraine Clinical Pearls: https://vestibularfirst.com/vestibular-migraine-clinical-pearls-practice-tips/







Migraine-related Journal Clubs including topics on Vestibular Migraine with Dr. Shin Beh and Migraine and Nutrition with The Dizzy Cook: https://www.youtube.com/@VestibularFirst/streams







Mediation and Educational Resources: https://www.symmetryalliance.com/

Host Puneet Dhaliwal, PT, DPT, NCS is joined by Drs. Anne K. Galgon, PT, MPT, PhD and Andrew E. Littman, PT, PhD. Drs. Anne Galgon and Andrew Littmann are a part of task force that published"A Survey of Entry-Level Physical Therapy Education Content for Vestibular Rehabilitation". Task Force constituted of the following individuals: Galgon, Anne K. PT, MPT, PhD; Roberts, Holly J. PT, PhD; Littmann, Andrew E. PT, PhD; Heusel-Gillig, Lisa L. PT, DPT; Dransfield, Lisa PT, DPT, MA; Plishka, Charles M. PT, DPT; Wrisley, Diane M. PT, PhD. 



Dr. Anne Galgon is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at Saint Joseph’s University.  Dr. Galgon is a board-certified clinical specialist in neurological physical therapy with advance training in vestibular rehabilitation. She has 35 years of experience as a physical therapist primarily managing patients with neurologic, vestibular and balance disorders. Over the past 21 years she held faculty positions in physical therapy at Neumann University and Temple University, and University of the Sciences where she taught courses in movement sciences, neurosciences, evidence-based practice and clinical management of neuromuscular and vestibular disorders. Her current research focuses on physical therapy management of vestibular disorders.



Dr. Littmann is associate professor in the School of Physical Therapy at Regis University in Denver, CO. He specializes in rehabilitation of neurological disorders and has practiced vestibular rehabilitation for the last 20 years. He is a member of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy and serves national roles on the APTA’s Council on Frontiers in Rehabilitation Science and Technology, and the vestibular special interest group. He was a member of the critical appraisal team for the recently published clinical practice guidelines for vestibular hypofunction.



This episode discusses task force's journey in development of their survey, disparities in VR content, expected level of performance, and the amount of time dedicated to VR at Entry level Education in Physical Therapy programs.



The Vestibular Special Interest Group is apart of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy, neuropt.org.

Host Puja Agarwal PT, DPT, MHA is joined by Dr. Regan Harrell, PT, DPT, NCS, a current PhD student in Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Pittsburg to discuss Vestibular Agnosia. Dr. Harrell's research interests include the use of technology to improve the diagnosis and treatment of vestibular disorders and dizziness, and balance disorder manifestations in the traumatic brain injury population. Her recent work investigates the effect of Vestibular Agnosia on the reporting of BPPV symptoms in patients post TBI.

The Vestibular Special Interest Group is apart of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy. neuropt.org.

Host Maureen Clancy PT, DPT, OCS is joined by Dr. Edward Cho an Otolaryngologist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in a discussion of testing for vestibular hypofunction.







The Vestibular Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy - neuropt.org.

Dr. Robert Landel is a professor of clinical physical therapy in University of Southern California Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy (at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry at USC), where he is the director of PT residency and fellowship programs.His clinical interests have been in cervicogenic dizziness and the diagnostic dilemma and management challenge posed by patients with persistent post-concussion symptoms. He has multiple courses developed for clinicians on his website https://skill-works.thinkific.com 



This podcast discusses the causes, examination and intervention strategies for people with cervicogenic dizziness.Below are the links to the citations in the podcast



https://www.neuropt.org/docs/default-source/vestibular-sig/cervicogenic-dizziness--robert-landel.docx



The Vestibular Special Interest Group is part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy - neuropt.org.