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SUMMARY:Journal Club- Manual Therapy for Cervicogenic Dizziness (February 2023)
DESCRIPTION:Join Co-Founder Dr. Helena Esmonde PT\, DPT\, NCS and Dr. Jonathan Chung\, DC\, FABBIR as they discuss and take live questions about recent research on the topic of vision problems in patients with concussion. \nDr. Jonathan Chung is a Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist and upper cervical chiropractor based out of Wellington\, FL. He is the owner and clinical director of Keystone Chiropractic and Neuroplasticity where he has a clinical focus on patients with traumatic brain injury\, vestibular disorders\, and dysautonomia.  Dr. Chung received his undergraduate degree in Microbiology/Molecular Biology from the University of Central Florida and his Doctorate of Chiropractic from Life University. He received his post-graduate training in clinical neuroscience from the Carrick Institute where he completed a Fellowship in the American Board of Brain Injury and Rehabilitation. He is a sought-after speaker on concussion\, vestibular disorders\, dysautonomia\, and craniocervical junction injuries. He has also published several peer-reviewed articles on top of contributions to The Brain Health Magazine. \nRegister for the event to be entered into our monthly raffle to win a Vestibular Model and download the article we’ll be discussing below.
URL:https://vestibularfirst.com/event/journal-club-manual-therapy-for-cervicogenic-dizziness-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Journal Club,Virtual
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SUMMARY:APTA Combined Sections Meeting (CSM)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for APTA CSM 2023!  We will be demonstrating our Insight Pro Goggles as well as all of our educational tools perfect for clinicians\, researchers\, educators\, and students.  Be sure to stop by our booth and learn more!
URL:https://vestibularfirst.com/event/apta-combined-sections-meeting-csm/
LOCATION:San Diego Convention Center\, San Diego Convention Center 111 W Harbor Drive\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trade Show
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230302
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SUMMARY:American Balance Society Meeting 2023
DESCRIPTION:We will be at ABS Meeting 2023 in Scottsdale\, Arizona and will be demonstrating our Insight Infrared Video Goggles as well as our educational tools perfect for clinicians\, researchers\, educators\, and students.  Stop by our table and learn more! Find out more information about the event here.
URL:https://vestibularfirst.com/event/american-balance-society-meeting-2023/
LOCATION:Scottsdale Plaza Resort\, 7200 N Scottsdale Rd\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85253\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230312
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SUMMARY:Vestibular Rehabilitation: A Competency-Based Course
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for Vestibular Rehabilitation: A Competency-Based Course hosted by Duke University and the APTA. This intense\, evidence-based\, six-day course is designed for physical therapists\, occupational therapists and MDs with experience treating patients/clients with vestibular deficits. Registration will be opening in Fall 2022!
URL:https://vestibularfirst.com/event/vestibular-rehabilitation-a-competency-based-course-3/
LOCATION:Emory Conference Center and Hotel\, 1615 Clifton Rd\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30329\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230315
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230320
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SUMMARY:2023 ENT for the PA-C
DESCRIPTION:Be sure to visit our table at the 2023 ENT for the PA-C\, which is a unique opportunity for APPs specializing in ENT\, allergy\, plastic surgery\, and family practice to network and learn!
URL:https://vestibularfirst.com/event/ent-for-the-pa-c/
LOCATION:Sheraton Universal Hotel\, 333 Universal Hollywood Drive\, Universal City\, CA\, 91608\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T210000
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SUMMARY:Journal Club- Eye Movement Disorders and the Cerebellum (March 2023)
DESCRIPTION:Join Co-Founder Dr. Helena Esmonde PT\, DPT\, NCS and Dr. David S. Zee\, MD as they discuss and take live questions about recent research on the topic of eye movement disorders related to the cerebellum. \nDr. David S. Zee\, MD is a Professor of Neurology with secondary appointments in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery\, Ophthalmology and Neuroscience at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. He is a world renowned expert in eye movement disorders and has published countless articles and several books including The Neurology of Eye Movements. Dr. Zee received his medical degree from The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore\, Maryland. He completed residency training in Neurology at the Johns Hopkins Hospital and pursued additional clinical training at the National Institutes of Health. \nRegister for the event to be entered into our monthly raffle to win a Vestibular Model and download the article we’ll be discussing below.
URL:https://vestibularfirst.com/event/journal-club-eye-movement-disorders-and-the-cerebellum/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Journal Club,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230412T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230412T220000
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SUMMARY:Journal Club- Challenges with Persistent Dizziness (April 2023)
DESCRIPTION:Join Co-Founder Dr. Helena Esmonde PT\, DPT\, NCS and Dr. Richard Clendaniel\, PT\, PhD as they discuss and take live questions about the topic of challenges that arise with persistent dizziness. \nDr. Clendaniel is an assistant professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Duke University Medical Center. He maintains an active practice treating patients with vestibular disorders and regularly teaches courses and speaks on vestibular topics both nationally and internationally. He received his MS in Physical Therapy from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He was a clinician and faculty member at UAB for several years before receiving his Ph.D.\, in Behavioral Neuroscience (Department of Psychology) from UAB. He completed a two year post-doctoral fellowship in neuro-otology with Susan Herdman\, Ph.D.\, PT. Prior to joining the faculty at Duke\, he was on faculty at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine\, Department of Otolaryngology -Head and Neck Surgery\, where he was director of the Vestibular Rehabilitation program. \nRegister for the event to be entered into our monthly raffle to win a Vestibular Model and download the article we’ll be discussing below.
URL:https://vestibularfirst.com/event/journal-club-challenges-with-persistent-dizziness/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Journal Club,Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230420
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230421
DTSTAMP:20260404T032205
CREATED:20251204T145222Z
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SUMMARY:Vestibular SIG: Updates on Vestibular Migraine and Meniere’s Disease- Episode #66
DESCRIPTION:Host Maureen Clancy PT\, DPT\, OCS is joined by Helena Esmonde PT\, DPT\, NCS and Sara Oxborough PT in a discussion regarding recent updates regarding Vestibular Migraine and Meniere’s Disease. They delve into the prevalence\, physiology\, differential diagnosis\, and treatment strategies for both disorders. \nThe Vestibular Special Interest Group is apart of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy\, neuropt.org.
URL:https://vestibularfirst.com/event/vestibular-sig-updates-on-vestibular-migraine-and-menieres-disease-episode-66/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Podcast
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230509T170000
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SUMMARY:Pediatric Balance and Vestibular Disorders – Contemporary Management and Pathways to Recovery
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to be attending the Pediatric Balance and Vestibular Disorders course held at Boston Children’s Hospital Waltham on Monday\, May 8 and Tuesday\, May 9\, 2023 immediately following the weekend of the Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meetings (COSM) in Boston. \nA virtual option is available for those who are unable to attend in-person. We have also added a number of new topics\, including vision therapy\, genetics\, surgery\, school accommodations\, and a panel discussion on setting up a new pediatric vestibular program. \nPresentations will be recorded and available on-demand for all paid attendees for one month after the conference.
URL:https://vestibularfirst.com/event/pediatric-balance-and-vestibular-disorders-contemporary-management-and-pathways-to-recovery/
LOCATION:Boston Children’s Hospital Waltham\, 9 Hope Avenue\, Waltham\, MA\, 02453\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T032205
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SUMMARY:Journal Club- Vestibular and Auditory Migraine Symptoms (May 2023)
DESCRIPTION:Join Co-Founder Dr. Helena Esmonde PT\, DPT\, NCS and Dr. Jeffery D. Sharon\, MD as they discuss and take live questions about recent research on the topic of vestibular and auditory migraines. \nDr. Jeffrey Sharon is an otologist\, neurotologist and skull base surgeon. He is also the Director of the UCSF Balance and Falls Center. Dr. Sharon has conducted and published research on several topics related to hearing and balance disorders including outcomes after surgery for superior canal dehiscence. After receiving his medical degree from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai\, Sharon completed a residency in otolaryngology at Barnes-Jewish Hospital\, a teaching affiliate of Washington University in St. Louis. He completed a fellowship in otology\, neurotology and skull base surgery at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. \nRegister for the event to be entered into our monthly raffle to win a Vestibular Model and download the article we’ll be discussing below.
URL:https://vestibularfirst.com/event/journal-club-vestibular-and-auditory-migraine-symptoms/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Journal Club,Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230609
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230612
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SUMMARY:Fyzical Brand Triumph
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to be attending this year’s Fyzical Brand Triumph in Dallas\, Texas! Be sure to stop by our booth and learn how our vestibular technology and educational resources can help elevate your practice!
URL:https://vestibularfirst.com/event/fyzical-brand-triumph/
LOCATION:Hilton Anatole\, Dallas\, TX\, 2201 N Stemmons Fwy\, Dallas\, TX\, 75207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trade Show
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230614T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230614T220000
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SUMMARY:Journal Club-Untangling the Mystery of Meniere's Disease (June 2023)
DESCRIPTION:Join Co-Founder Dr. Helena Esmonde PT\, DPT\, NCS and guests Dr. Miriam Welgampola and Dr. Allison S. Young as they discuss and take live questions about recent research on the topic of Meniere’s Disease. \nDr Miriam Welgampola is an Associate Professor of Neurology at the Central Clinical School\, University of Sydney. She is a neuro-otologist and Director of Clinical Research at The Balance Clinic. She has been a consultant neurologist at the Institute of Clinical Neurosciences\, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. Miriam’s clinical work focuses on ictal assessment of acute vestibular syndromes presenting to the emergency room\, early diagnosis of vestibular disorders by event monitoring and treatment of intractable positional vertigo (BPV). Her translational research focuses on “capturing” acute vertigo in the frontline (emergency department and general practice). \nAllison Young is a research Audiologist at The Balance Clinic. Originally from Alberta\, Canada\, she has completed a diploma in Speech Pathology and received a Masters Degree of Clinical Audiology at Macquarie University. Her previous work experience involved working as a hearing aid practitioner. Her main focus now is comprehensive audio-vestibular testing\, using new\, non-invasive tests such as Vestibular evoked potentials (VEMPs) and video head impulses (vHIT)\, as well as established techniques including VNG/VOG\, ABR and audiometry. Allison’s doctoral research examines the vestibular-test profiles of common vestibular disorders and vestibular event-monitoring. \nRegister for the event to be entered into our monthly raffle to win a Vestibular Model and download the article we’ll be discussing below.
URL:https://vestibularfirst.com/event/journal-club-untangling-the-mystery-of-menieres-disease/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Journal Club,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230720T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230720T190000
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SUMMARY:Journal Club- Clinical Pearls from an Unusual Case of Vertigo (July 2023)
DESCRIPTION:Join Co-Founder Dr. Helena Esmonde PT\, DPT\, NCS and Dr. Jeff Walter\, PT\, DPT\, NCS as they discuss and answer questions about research involving an unusual case of vertigo. \nDr. Jeff Walter\, DPT\, NCS\, is the director of the Otolaryngology Vestibular and Balance Center at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville\, Pennsylvania. His clinical practice focuses on vestibular diagnostic testing and vestibular rehabilitation. He is an adjunct faculty member at Misericordia University’s Department of Physical Therapy and a graduate of the University of Wisconsin with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy (1996). Jeff has lectured at professional conferences\, universities\, and continuing education courses for audiologists\, physicians\, and therapists. \nRegister for the event to be entered into our monthly raffle to win a Vestibular Model and download the article we’ll be discussing below.\n\nCheck back soon for links to the research article and YouTube Premiere!
URL:https://vestibularfirst.com/event/journal-club-vestibular-schwannoma/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Journal Club,Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230814
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230815
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SUMMARY:Mastering The Vestibular System With Helena Esmonde\, PT\, DPT\, NCS
DESCRIPTION:On today’s show we were excited to have a discussion with Dr. Helena Esmonde\, PT\, DPT\, NCS. She is a vestibular expert and shares her journey as a vestibular therapist in multiple settings\, including the ED\, as well as the very interesting course her career has taken. Helena has over 18 years of clinical experience as a neurologic clinical specialist\, was vestibular trained at Emory’s vestibular competency course\, and co-founded Vestibular First\, a company which makes affordable infrared video goggles and educational tools. Helena has taught vestibular topics at universities\, national conferences\, and continuing education courses as well as hosting an online Journal Club with renowned vestibular experts serving as her special guests each month\, because she loves discussing all things vestibular! \nIn this episode you’re going to learn: \nA little known fact about people with Parkinson’s and hypofunction and what to do about it \nHow common vestibular disorders are \nThe best screening assessments to perform \nThe importance of the cervical spine and rotational movement in vestibular function \nWhy infrared video goggles are crucial to vestibular assessment \nWhere to get a 3D printed vestibular system for educational purposes \nWhere to get resources you need in order to help your patients with vestibular dysfunction
URL:https://vestibularfirst.com/event/mastering-the-vestibular-system-with-helena-esmonde-pt-dpt-ncs/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Podcast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230817T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230817T200000
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SUMMARY:Journal Club- Effective Patient Education Strategies on Vestibular Conditions (August 2023)
DESCRIPTION:Join Co-Founder Dr. Helena Esmonde PT\, DPT\, NCS and special guests Dr. DeJ’a Crippen\, PT\, DPT\, Dr. Madison Oak\, PT\, DPT\, and Dr. Danielle Tolman\, PT\, DPT as they discuss effective patient education strategies in vestibular conditions and answer viewer-submitted questions. \nDr. DeJ’a Crippen\, PT\, DPT  graduated with her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Delaware and went on to obtain her Clinical Doctorate in Physical Therapy from University of the Sciences in Philadelphia\, PA.  She is a licensed physical therapist with a focus and passion for evaluating and treating patients with balance and vestibular disorders as well as neuromuscular\, cardiovascular\, pulmonary\, post-covid\, general orthopedic\, geriatric\, and return-to-sport. In 2022\, she was awarded the APTA’s Minority Scholarship Award. \nDr. Madison Oak\, PT\, DPT graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Madison with a Clinical Doctorate in Physical Therapy. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from University of San Francisco. Dr. Oak is an experienced vestibular specialist. She has advanced training in vestibular diagnostics utilizing infrared video nystagmography to observe ocular movement to diagnose and treat vestibular pathology. She understands many people are improperly diagnosed and treated with vestibular conditions\, and she hopes to improve the lives of one patient at time by providing proper vestibular care to this underserved population. She is also the Founder of The Vertigo Doctor\, Vestibular Group Fit\, & Oak PT & Wellness \nDr. Danielle Tolman\, PT\, DPT specializes in the evaluation and treatment of patients with vestibular and balance dysfunction. She obtained her bachelors in Healthcare Management as well as her doctorate of physical therapy from Misericordia University. A few short years later\, she developed the educational version of a 3D printed model of the Vestibular Organ for both patient and clinician education. In order to share her educational model\, she founded Vestibular Today\, which is a growing website and community dedicated to sharing interesting patient cases\, educational videos\, and vestibular-related research. The newest addition to Vestibular Today includes her podcast “Talk Dizzy To Me” in which she and her co-host interview leading experts in the field. \n  \nRegister for the event to be entered into our monthly raffle to win a Vestibular Model and download the article we’ll be discussing below.
URL:https://vestibularfirst.com/event/journal-club-effective-patient-education-strategies-on-vestibular-conditions/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Journal Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T200000
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SUMMARY:Journal Club - Dysautonomia & Concussion (September 2023)
DESCRIPTION:Join Co-Founder Dr. Helena Esmonde PT\, DPT\, NCS and special guests Dr. Lauren Ziaks\, PT\, DPT\, ATC\, NCS and Dr. Jenna Tucker\, PT\, DPT\, NCS\, CBIS as they discuss and take questions about recent research on the topic of dysautonomia and concussion. \nDr. Lauren Ziaks is an Advanced Rehabilitation Clinician and Concussion Specialist at Intermountain Healthcare in the Salt Lake City area. Dr. Ziaks became a Neurological Clinical Specialist through the American Physical Therapy Association in 2022 and obtained her Vestibular Competency through Duke University in 2021. She currently specializes in the rehabilitation of autonomic disorders (dysautonomia)\, vision and vestibular therapy for patients with protracted recovery post concussion / mTBI (> 3 weeks) and long-COVID. She has helped create protocols for Primitive Reflex Integration Therapy and dysautonomia as well as co-creating PhoenixConcussionRecovery.com to provide resources and support for clinicians treating concussions and their patients. \nDr. Jenna Tucker is a licensed physical therapist\, neurological clinical specialist\, and certified brain injury specialist. She is an assistant professor at Kean University in the School of Physical Therapy and practicing physical therapist at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation. \nRegister for the event to be entered into our monthly raffle to win a Vestibular Model and download the article we’ll be discussing below.
URL:https://vestibularfirst.com/event/journal-club-dysautonomia-concussion/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Journal Club,Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230928
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SUMMARY:Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy 3rd Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars to attend the in-person ANPT Annual Conference September 28-30\, 2023. We’ll be there with our Insight Pro Goggles\, educational products\, and much more!
URL:https://vestibularfirst.com/event/academy-of-neurologic-physical-therapy-3rd-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Downtown\, 1300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trade Show
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231105
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SUMMARY:The Charleston Vestibular Update
DESCRIPTION:We are planning to attend this wonderful conference in Charleston\, South Carolina. This is a two-day course that is geared toward a variety of providers and includes both presentations on the most recent vestibular research and best practices as well as a hands-on lab portion. Click here to learn more about this conference.
URL:https://vestibularfirst.com/event/the-charleston-vestibular-update/
LOCATION:MUSC Hollings Cancer Center\, 86 Jonathan Lucas St\, Charleston\, SC\, 29425\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trade Show
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231106
DTSTAMP:20260404T032205
CREATED:20230926T143213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T201259Z
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SUMMARY:Vestibular Evaluation and Treatment of the Dizzy Patient
DESCRIPTION:We will be bringing our Insight Pro Goggles and educational tools to the Vestibular Evaluation and Treatment of the Dizzy Patient in NYC! Click here to find out more info about this great course!
URL:https://vestibularfirst.com/event/vestibular-evaluation-and-treatment-of-the-dizzy-patient/
LOCATION:NYU Langone Health Ambulatory Care Center\, 240 East 38th Street\, 16th Floor\, New York\, 10016
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T032205
CREATED:20230815T151330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T145433Z
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SUMMARY:Journal Club- Vestibular Differential in Cardiopulmonary Diagnoses (November 2023)
DESCRIPTION:Join Co-Founder Dr. Helena Esmonde PT\, DPT\, NCS and special guests Dr. Danny Ludwig\, PT\, DPT\, NCS and Dr. Kerry Lammers\, PT\, DPT as they discuss vestibular differential in cardiopulmonary diagnoses and answer viewer-submitted questions. \nDr. Danny Ludwig\, PT\, DPT\, NCS is a board certified neuro clinical specialist and outpatient physical therapist at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He also has an APTA certification in vestibular rehabilitation. He received his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia and an undergraduate degree from Ursinus College. \nDr. Kerry Lammers\, PT\, DPT is board certified clinical specialist in cardiovascular and pulmonary physical therapy and Herdman certified in Vestibular physical therapy. As a Clinical Specialist at Johns Hopkins Hospital\, she utilized her combined clinical specialties to build quality improvement initiatives and research projects which address the management of “dizzy” patients.   Now currently a Rehab Services Manager at the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center\, Dr. Lammers has lead multiple quality improvement and operational enhancement initiatives leveraging lean healthcare models and six sigma training. Dr. Lammers currently Co-Chairs the Research committee for the Board of the Academy of Acute Care Physical Therapy\, most notably leading the abstract submissions committee for the APTA National Combined Sections Meeting each year. \nRegister for the event to be entered into our monthly raffle to win a Vestibular Model and download the article we’ll be discussing below.
URL:https://vestibularfirst.com/event/journal-club-vestibular-differential-in-cardiopulmonary-diagnoses/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Journal Club,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231221T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231221T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T032205
CREATED:20231017T150833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T145404Z
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SUMMARY:Journal Club- Vestibular Treatment Ideas for the Older Adult (December 2023)
DESCRIPTION:Join Co-Founder Dr. Helena Esmonde PT\, DPT\, NCS and special guest Dr. Alex Germano\, PT\, DPT\, GCS as they discuss vestibular treatment ideas in the older adult population. \nDr. Germano is a Physical Therapist with experience in outpatient home visits and a history of coaching fitness since 2010. She received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2017 from Northwestern University. Alex is a board certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist (GCS) and has an additional certification in vestibular rehabilitation. Her practice in bringing exercise-forward interventions to patients is inspired by her participation in CrossFit. \nRegister for the event to be entered into our monthly raffle to win a Vestibular Model and download the article we’ll be discussing below.
URL:https://vestibularfirst.com/event/journal-club-vestibular-treatment-ideas-for-the-older-adult/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Journal Club,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T032205
CREATED:20231019T013817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T145334Z
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SUMMARY:How to Establish\, Market\, and Grow A Vestibular Practice (January 2024)
DESCRIPTION:Join Vestibular First Co-Founder\, Dr. Helena Esmonde\, PT\, DPT\, NCS and special guest Dr. Karen Litzy\, PT\, DPT for a special virtual presentation on\, “How to Establish\, Market\, and Grow A Vestibular Practice.” \nDr. Litzy graduated from Misericordia University with a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy in 1997 and a Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2014. She has worked in a variety of settings including inpatient hospitals\, public schools and outpatient clinics. She now focuses her time seeing patients using an innovative “concierge” model\, where she is able to see patients individually and in a variety of settings to make their treatment both personal and convenient.  Dr. Litzy also hosts the Healthy Wealthy and Smart podcast which focuses on providing both clinical information and business strategies to physical therapists and people in various other professions. In addition\, she is an active member of the APTA and also a member of Prevention Magazine’s Medical Review Board\, a certified Titleist (golf) Medical Specialist\, and volunteer with the nonprofit Creatives Care.
URL:https://vestibularfirst.com/event/how-to-establish-market-and-grow-a-vestibular-practice/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240121
DTSTAMP:20260404T032205
CREATED:20231121T193411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T191658Z
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SUMMARY:9th Biennial Vestibular and Balance Symposium
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://vestibularfirst.com/event/9th-biennial-vestibular-and-balance-symposium/
LOCATION:Barrow Neurological Institute\, 2910 N 3rd Avenue\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85013\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240218
DTSTAMP:20260404T032205
CREATED:20230815T152349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T152349Z
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SUMMARY:APTA Combined Sections Meeting (CSM) 2024
DESCRIPTION:We’ll be attending APTA CSM 2024 in Boston! Be sure to stop by our booth to check out the latest in vestibular technology and education!
URL:https://vestibularfirst.com/event/apta-combined-sections-meeting-csm-2024/
LOCATION:Boston Convention and Exposition Center\, 415 Summer St\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240218
DTSTAMP:20260404T032205
CREATED:20251204T141044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T141044Z
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SUMMARY:Spin Doctors – Managing Dizziness in the ED
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Helena Esmonde is a vestibular physical therapist as well as the Chief Clinical Officer and co-founder of Vestibular First. Her mission includes making essential technology for vestibular care more affordable and improving vestibular education through monthly Journal Clubs\, e-newsletters\, social media\, and continuing education courses. \nHelena’s number one goal is to improve care for patients with vertigo\, dizziness\, and imbalance by supporting the clinicians who provide that very necessary care.
URL:https://vestibularfirst.com/event/spin-doctors-managing-dizziness-in-the-ed/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Podcast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T032205
CREATED:20231108T195100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240211T222820Z
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SUMMARY:Journal Club- Zuma Maneuver (February 2024)
DESCRIPTION:Join Co-Founder Dr. Helena Esmonde PT\, DPT\, NCS and special guest Dr. Francisco Carlos Zuma e Mia\, MD\, PhD as they discuss the use of the Zuma Maneuver in lateral canal BPPV and answer viewer-submitted questions. \nDr. Zuma e Maia is a Neurotologist at Clinica Maia and a professor of Neurology at Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil. He is also a member of the Barany Society\, Ibero-American Neurotology Foundation (FINO)\, Brazilian Academy of Military Medicine\, and the Research Group in Otology and Otoneurology at HCPA/CPPq. He received his medical degree from the School of Medicine and Surgery of Rio de Janeiro in 1973 specializing in Otorhinolaryngology and Otoneurology.  He is a retired medical Lieutenant Colonel\nin the Brazilian Air Force. He has authored multiple books and articles and in 2016\, Dr. Zuma developed the Zuma Maneuver for horizonal canal BPPV. \nRegister for the event to be entered into our monthly raffle to win a Vestibular Model and download the article we’ll be discussing below.
URL:https://vestibularfirst.com/event/journal-club-zuma-maneuver/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Journal Club
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240229
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240302
DTSTAMP:20260404T032205
CREATED:20231102T143830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T143830Z
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SUMMARY:American Balance Society Annual Meeting 2024
DESCRIPTION:We are planning to attend the American Balance Society Annual Meeting taking place February 29-March 1\, in Scottsdale\, Arizona! We are looking forward to sharing our latest vestibular technology and educational resources at this exciting event! For more information and to register visit https://www.americanbalancesociety.com/event-details-registration/2024-abs-annual-meeting.
URL:https://vestibularfirst.com/event/american-balance-society-annual-meeting-2024/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites by Hilton Scottsdale Resort\, 5001 N Scottsdale Rd\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85250\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="American Balance Society":MAILTO:americanbalsociety@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240311
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240317
DTSTAMP:20260404T032205
CREATED:20240104T013825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T013825Z
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SUMMARY:Vestibular Rehabilitation: A Competency-Based Course
DESCRIPTION:We are proud to be invited to be a part of the Emory Vestibular Rehab Competency Course again this year in collaboration with Duke University and the APTA. We will have our new Insight Pro+ Goggles in use with the courses as well our vestibular educational models. Please stop by and let us know how else we can help your vestibular practice! \nFind more information about the course and how to register here.
URL:https://vestibularfirst.com/event/vestibular-rehabilitation-a-competency-based-course-4/
LOCATION:Emory Conference Center and Hotel\, 1615 Clifton Rd\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30329\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240406
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240407
DTSTAMP:20260404T032205
CREATED:20240127T023552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240127T023724Z
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SUMMARY:Vestibular Practice in the Emergency Department
DESCRIPTION:Join Vestibular First Co-Founder Dr. Helena Esmonde\, PT\, DPT\, NCS and The ED DPT\, Dr. Rebekah Griffith\, PT\, DPT for a 1-day in-person course at Pikes Peak Community College in Colorado Springs\, Colorado. This course will prepare physical therapists to manage dizzy patients in the Emergency Department. Find out more about this course and register here.
URL:https://vestibularfirst.com/event/vestibular-practice-in-the-emergency-department/
LOCATION:Pikes Peak Community College\, 5675 S. Academy Blvd.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80906\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T032205
CREATED:20231109T192728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T050107Z
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SUMMARY:Journal Club- Quality of Life in Patients with Vestibular Disorders (April 2024)
DESCRIPTION:Join Co-Founder Dr. Helena Esmonde PT\, DPT\, NCS and special guests Dr. Melissa Castillo Bustamante and Dr. Jorge Madrigal Duval as they discuss issues surrounding quality of life in patients with vestibular disorders and answer viewer-submitted questions. \nDr. Castillo Bustamante is the current Medical Director of the Medellín Vertigo and Dizziness Center in Colombia. She is a specialist in Otorhinolaryngology\, a fellow in Otopathology at Harvard University\, and has training in Otoneurology in three countries. She is a member of the Barany Society\, Colombian Association of Otorhinolaryngology\, American Neurotology Society\, Ibero-American Foundation of Neurotology\, and Schuknecht Society. Dr. Castillo Bustamante is also a researcher and teacher in Colombia\, Chile and Paraguay\, and co-author of 37 international publications as well as the current research coordinator of the Vertigo and Dizziness Centers of CDMX\, Guadalajara and Medellín.  \nDr. Madrigal graduated from Anáhuac University and specialized in otorhinolaryngology at the Spanish Hospital in Mexico and continued his specialization in vestibular rehabilitation at the Center for Dizziness and Balance Disorders at Emory University in Atlanta\, GA. He is the first Mexican doctor to receive certification by the American Physical Therapy Association in vestibular rehabilitation. He has currently treated more than 6\,500 patients in the more than 10 years of experience he has in the area. Dr. Madrigal is an international speaker in a large number of courses related to diseases and treatment of vertigo and dizziness and currently trains residents and specialist doctors from Mexico and Latin America. \nRegister for the event to be entered into our monthly raffle to win a Vestibular Model and download the article we’ll be discussing below.
URL:https://vestibularfirst.com/event/journal-club-quality-of-life-in-patients-with-vestibular-disorders/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Journal Club,Virtual
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