ANPT Vestibular Special Interest Group

Host Sarah Pichini PT, DPT is joined by Dr. Robin Evans, PT, DPT, GCS discussing a case study of a patient with bilateral multi canal Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) and underlying Vestibular Migraine (VM). A systematic approach in assessing and treating multi canal BPPV as well as the criteria for VM is reviewed. This case discussion highlights the importance of nystagmus identification, the approach to formulate a differential diagnosis in patients with positional vertigo as well as the need for interdisciplinary management to optimize patient outcomes. https://content.iospress.com/download/journal-of-vestibular-research/ves201644?id=journal-of-vestibular-research%2Fves201644 [https://content.iospress.com/download/journal-of-vestibular-research/ves201644?id=journal-of-vestibular-research%2Fves201644] https://vestibular.org/article/diagnosis-treatment/types-of-vestibular-disorders/vestibular-migraine/ [https://vestibular.org/article/diagnosis-treatment/types-of-vestibular-disorders/vestibular-migraine/] https://aao-hnsfjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1177/0194599816689667 [https://aao-hnsfjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1177/0194599816689667] Please send comments or questions on this podcast to robin.evans@ivyrehab.com To learn more about the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy Vestibular Special Interest Group visit www.neuropt.org [http://neuropt.org/].

Host Stephen Merchant PT, DPT, NCS is joined by Dr. Lisa Heusel-Gillig PT, DPT, NCS in a discussion regarding the development of the Modified Motion Sensitivity Test. Dr. Heusel-Gillig describes the reason she assisted in the development of this testing as well as the recommended standardized process to perform the test. The abstract of Dr. Heusel-Gillig’s research article may be found at https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35970158/ [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35970158/] To learn more about the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy Vestibular Special Interest Group visit www.neuropt.org [http://neuropt.org/].

Host Jennifer Burus PT, NCS is joined by Anne W. Hunt, PhD, OT Reg (Ontario) and Nick Reed, PhD, MScOT, OT Reg (Ontario) for a discussion on multidisciplinary care for pediatric patients with concussion. Dr. Hunt is an Assistant Professor Teaching Stream in the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy at the University of Toronto where she teaches courses on pediatric rehabilitation and fieldwork. Her research focuses on developing interventions that enable individuals with brain injury to participate optimally in meaningful activities in everyday life. Dr. Reed is an Associate Professor in the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy at the University of Toronto where he directs the OAK (Outcomes, Advocacy and Knowledge) Concussion Lab and holds a Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Pediatric Concussion.  His work focuses on developing, delivering and evaluating research, educational and clinical programming specific to youth and concussion. The Vestibular Special Interest Group is a part of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy. neuropt.org [http://www.neuropt.org/].

Host Maureen Clancy PT, DPT, OCS is joined by Joanna Wolfson PhD, ABPP and Emily Kostelnik PhD in a discussion on the integration of psychological care for patients with vestibular disorders. Dr. Kostelnik is a Clinical Health Psychologist who focuses on behavioral health education for the vestibular community through her company Rooted Behavioral Education and provides licensed consultation and therapy through her private practice, The Vestibular Psychologist. Dr. Wolfson is a senior psychologist at Rusk Rehabilitation, NYU Langone Health and Clinical Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. She is board certified in Clinical Health Psychology and provides individual and group psychotherapy to patients with vestibular and medical conditions.

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. The Vestibular Special Interest Group is apart of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy. neuropt.org [http://www.neuropt.org/].