Helena Esmonde - Vestibular Assessment

A great episode summarising thorough vestibular assessment as well as practical intervention advice, especially regarding vestibular migraine. Helena runs the Vestibular First website - check it out for vestibular PD and new evidence, as well as infrared goggles and other vestibular equipment.
4.05 Physio training in the US
5.00 State specific qualifications
7.25 Career pathway
13.10 Education in vestibular conditions
14.40 Vestibular migraine “the cranky brain”
19.00 Helena’s vestibular assessment
25.50 Hyperventilation test
28.00 Head Shake Tests
30.05 Central signs
30.50 Vibration Test
32.30 Hyperventilation test again
34.30 Infrared goggles
36.10 Diagnosing in physiotherapy – US vs Aus
38.40 Vestibular training programs in the US for internationals
40.26 Helena’s business – Vestibular First 
47.00 Vestibular First Educational Hub
51.00 Have Helena as your mentor

Links

Vestibular Courses: 

Susan Herdman courses – use google for courses in your area
Emory –  https://www.emorydpt.org/ce-about-us/live-courses/
Sue Whitney – competency based training accepting international physios https://www.shrs.pitt.edu/pt/continuing-education/advanced-vestibular-physical-therapy-certificate-program
Evidence CEU – online –https://evidenceceu.learnworlds.com/pages/home
North49 Therapy  – Canada https://www.north49therapy.com/vestibulartherapytraining/img_5842/
Becky Bliss – Helena recommends for vestibular webinars. Runs courses via various US groups. https://healthprofessions.missouri.edu/personnel/rebecca-bliss/ 

Papers and References

https://vestibularfirst.com/

Twitter, Facebook, Instagram - @vestibularfirst

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