Vol. 1: Demystify dizziness by going beyond a rigid framework of nystagmus patterns and abnormal VOR. Instead, we are looking at functional connectivity patterns of the vestibular, visual, somatosensation, and autonomic systems that create maladaptation and/or hypersensitivities to movement, visual stimulation, and touch/pressure.
Key learning objectives:
- Differentiate between sensory system hypersensitivities, dysfunctions, and dependencies
- Apply a novel framework to demystify complex multisensory dizziness and imbalance
- Dive deeper to differentiate between canal and otolith dysfunction and hypersensitivity
- How to initiate a program when someone can’t tolerate traditional habituation
- How to assess and treat maladaptive responses due to abnormal functional connectivity by “HAC”ing the systems (habituation, adaptation, compensation)
Vol. 2: Use the sensory weighting principles with a positive spin on treating hypersensitivities with VM, MD and MdDS. The course dissects the complexities involved with fluctuating symptoms and altered functional connectivity associated with VM, MD, and MdDS. The diagnostic criteria will be utilized to distinguish the specific presentations and guide particular testing. The course emphasizes proper treatment dosing with hypersensitivities in mind to avoid prolonged symptom exacerbation. Particular emphasis is made on visual motion hypersensitivity and the influence of optic flow when establishing and progressing a home program. Substantial video and cases will be presented to build the therapist’s understanding and expand their skill set.
Key learning objectives:
- Differentiate between VM, MD, and MdDS using established diagnostic criteria
- Apply a sensory weighting framework in the assessment and treatment of multisensory dizziness and imbalance due to VM, MD, and MDdS
- Understand the role of inflammation and altered functional connectivity in VM, MD, and MdDS
- Identify triggers for VM and MD and be able to educate patients on appropriate lifestyle changes to restore autonomy
- Develop and progress a treatment plan that considers fluctuating symptoms and hypersensitivity