Customizing live hands-on training courses for your rehab team can be invaluable to your staff’s professional development and effectiveness. Rather than relying on a generic, one-size-fits-all training program, tailoring the curriculum to the unique needs and challenges of your specific rehab facility and personnel can yield far more significant benefits. Read more…
Falls among older adults pose a significant public health concern, with over 1 million individuals hospitalized each year as a result of these accidents. The implications of such statistics are profound, not only affecting the physical health of seniors but also their mental well-being and overall quality of life. By Read more…
Balance Awareness Week serves to educate and inform the public about the challenges associated with vestibular and balance disorders. These conditions can profoundly impact an individual’s quality of life, leading to debilitating symptoms such as dizziness, instability, and disorientation. Many individuals suffering from these disorders experience significant emotional and physical Read more…
This information is part of the Sports Concussions and the Oculomotor System PT CE Course: Sports Concussion and Evidence-Based Course. This course is designed to provide information to medical professionals to efficiently treat sports-related concussions. Learn early recognition of signs and symptoms that can contribute to prolonged symptomology that then Read more…
Unintentional falls are the leading cause of injury for adults in the US. (1) The Vestibular system provides orientation in space and the ability to adapt to changing environments. Dizziness and balance dysfunction can occur when the vestibular system is not working optimally. This, in turn, puts the person at Read more…
Gentamicin can cause permanent vestibular toxicity, and lead to bilateral vestibular loss. This video, featuring Dr. Hain, is part of the vestibular rehab therapy course, Restoring Synergy for physical and occupational therapists. Restoring Synergy online course, presented by Laura Morris, PT, NCS, contains a complete case study of a patient Read more…