What is a Migraine? In the most simple terms, any migraine can be understood as a “cranky brain.” This brain is hypersensitive to stimulus, puts patients in a state of abnormal sensory processing, and creates an environment where exposure to triggers can be additive until a patient crosses the “threshold” into migraine mode. Migraine […]
The term “central vestibular dysfunction” covers a broad range of pathologies, ranging from a single event such as a cerebellar stroke to chronic and fluctuant conditions such as vestibular migraine (Brown et al., 2006). A central vestibular disorder can be defined as a vestibular condition originating from problems with the brain and brainstem (Shepherd 2009). […]
Once you’ve put the time, resources, and finances towards becoming an advanced vestibular clinician, it’s time to get your referrals flowing. Here are 5 strategies you can use to increase awareness, improve education, build relationships with referral sources, and grow your vestibular practice! 1.) Host education events and invite physicians and their patients Show that […]
Are you looking to provide best practice care for patients with vertigo, dizziness, or imbalance? Vestibular assessment and/or care is currently being provided by clinicians in the following licensed professions: Physicians Audiologists Physical and Occupational Therapists Physical and Occupational Therapist Assistants Chiropractors/Functional Neurologists Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, and RNs How you go about becoming a […]
Whether you’re starting a vestibular rehab program on your own or joining a team of vestibular clinicians, you’ll want to make sure that you have equipment that is reliable, affordable, and works for your space. When I brought vestibular rehab to a small, previously ortho focused clinic, I compiled a list of items that I […]
