Vestibular Rehabilitation SIG: Managing Multi-Canal BPPV and Coexisting Vestibular Migraine: A Case Report- Episode 72

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://vestibular.org/article/diagnosis-treatment/types-of-vestibular-disorders/vestibular-migraine/

https://aao-hnsfjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1177/0194599816689667

Please send comments or questions on this podcast to robin.evans@ivyrehab.com

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