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SUMMARY:APTA Combined Sections Meeting (CSM) 2026
DESCRIPTION:We are looking forward to seeing you at APTA CSM 2026 in Anaheim\, California! Be sure to visit us at booth #1312!
URL:https://vestibularfirst.com/event/apta-combined-sections-meeting-csm-2026/
LOCATION:Anaheim Convention Center\, 2099 S. State College Blvd\, Anaheim\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trade Show
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SUMMARY:ABS Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:🎉Enter today for a chance to win a 1-year American Balance Society (ABS) membership (Jan–Dec\, 2026).\n🌀What: 1 year membership to the ABS Society  \n❓Why: Becoming a member of the ABS connects you with experts in vestibular science and clinical care\, providing free and discounted access to on-demand educational events\, exceptional networking opportunities\, and a collaborative community dedicated to advancing research and improving the diagnosis and treatment of balance disorders. \n🩺Who should enter:  \n\nanyone in the vestibular or hearing-related discipline with (a) a minimum of a post-bachelor’s degree in a field related to balance and/or hearing (e.g.\, physicians\, occupational therapists\, physical therapists\, chiropractors\, athletic trainers)\nor (b) a minimum of 5 years work experience (research\, clinical\, and/or industry) in the field of hearing or balance (e.g.\, physical therapy assistants\, occupational therapy assistants or other professionals working in the field).\nThe determination of eligibility of an individual application for Full membership shall be the responsibility of the Membership Committee after the candidate has supplied evidence of (a) or (b).\n\nWhen:\n📅 January – December \, 2026 \nGiveaway Details\n\nPrize: Covers a 1 year membership only. \nWinner Selection: We will be randomly selecting 5 winners to each receive a free annual membership on December 12\, 2025.\n\n🏆 Enter to Win!\nLearn more about the American Balance Society here! And we look forward to seeing you for the ABS Annual Meeting in Scottsdale\, Arizona!
URL:https://vestibularfirst.com/event/abs-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites by Hilton Scottsdale Resort\, 5001 N Scottsdale Rd\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85250\, United States
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SUMMARY:Vestibular Rehabilitation: A Competency-Based Course
DESCRIPTION:This will be the 27th year of the “Vestibular Rehabilitation: A Competency Based Course” – often referred to as the “Herdman Course” or the “Emory Course”. The course is co-sponsored by the Duke University DPT Program and the APTA. \nThe course will run March 9 – 14\, 2026\, and will be held at the Emory Conference Center and Hotel. \nThis intense\, evidence-based\, six-day course is designed for physical therapists\, occupational therapists and MDs with experience treating patients/clients with vestibular deficits. The course consists of lecture and laboratory sessions with additional self-study sessions. All participants will be expected to demonstrate a variety of skills to the faculty including 1) the oculomotor examination with emphasis on the identification of nystagmus and canal involvement\, 2) balance\, gait\, fall risk and functional assessments\, 3) appropriate treatment procedures for BPPV affecting posterior\, anterior and horizontal canals for both cupulolithiasis and canalithiasis\, 4) treatment procedures for unilateral and bilateral peripheral vestibular disorders\, and 5) treatment procedures for central vestibular disorders including traumatic brain injury\, concussion and stroke. Emphasis will be on utilizing assessment results to develop an effective treatment plan. The course will include written\, video\, and practical examinations. \nMore information on the course and the registration link can be found at the following website: https://medschool.duke.edu/vestibular-rehabilitation-competency-based-course
URL:https://vestibularfirst.com/event/vestibular-rehabilitation-a-competency-based-course-7/
LOCATION:Emory Conference Center and Hotel\, 1615 Clifton Rd\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30329\, United States
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SUMMARY:Journal Club - Positional Nystagmus: Beyond BPPV (March 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Join Co-Founder Dr. Helena Esmonde PT\, DPT\, NCS and special guest Dr. Diego Kaski\, FRCP\, PhD as they discuss Positional Nystagmus: Beyond BPPV and answer viewer-submitted questions. \nDiego Kaski is a consultant neurologist at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery\, honorary associate professor at University College London\, and honorary senior lecturer at Imperial College London. His special clinical interests are the diagnosis and treatment of dizziness\, balance and eye movement disorders. He runs vestibular neurology clinics at the Royal National ENT & Eastman Dental Hospitals and an acute vertigo clinic at UCLH. He runs a multi-disciplinary ocular motility clinic with the department of neuro-ophthalmology\, and MDT educational sessions for vestibular migraine and functional dizziness at NHNN. Dr Kaski is an active teacher in vestibular neurology\, regular International invited speaker on vestibular neuroscience topics\, and runs a popular dizziness and balance workshop for medical professionals in London. Dr Kaski is a contributor and content editor for Neuro-otology for the European Academy of Neurology e-Brain e-learning resource. \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-positional-nystagmus-beyond-bppv/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Journal Club,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Journal Club -  Critical Updates: VEMP Testing (May 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Join Co-Founder Dr. Helena Esmonde PT\, DPT\, NCS and special guest Dr. Eleftherios Papathanasiou\, PhD\, FEAN as they discuss Critical Updates: VEMP Testing and answer viewer-submitted questions. \nDr. Eleftherios Papathanasiou is a Clinical Neurophysiologist and Fellow of the European Academy of Neurology.  He has a Master’s Degree in Cell Biology\, Neurobiology and Anatomy from Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine in Chicago\, and a PhD in Clinical Neurophysiology from the Alexandoupoli General Hospital School of Medicine\, Greece.  His main research interest is in Neurotology and Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials (VEMPs).  He has 60 publications in international peer reviewed journals and has been cited by over 210 other publications.  He was chairman of an international working group with regards to the Clinical Application of Cervical VEMPs published in 2014 in the journal Clinical Neurophysiology\, which is now considered an international guideline by the International Federation of Clinical Neurophysiology (IFCN).  His recent review on the clinical applications of VEMPs is now in press. \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-critical-updates-vemp-testing/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Journal Club,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Journal Club - Essential Mental Health Education in Vestibular Disorders (July 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Join Co-Founder Dr. Helena Esmonde PT\, DPT\, NCS and special guest Dr. Emily Kostelnik\, Ph.D. as they discuss Essential Mental Health Education in Vestibular Disorders and answer viewer-submitted questions. \nDr. Kostelnik is a Clinical Psychologist trained extensively in Health Psychology who also lives with multiple vestibular diagnoses including SCDS\, subsequent BPPV\, chronic VM and PPPD. Her approach to therapy includes techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)\, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)\, Somatic Experiencing (SE)\, Polyvagal Theory\, and others. To learn more about Dr. Kostelnik visit her website\, https://www.thevestibularpsychologist.com. \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-essential-mental-health-education-in-vestibular-disorders/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Journal Club,Virtual
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920
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SUMMARY:2026 ANPT Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:We are looking forward to the ANPT Annual Conference in Minneapolis! Be sure to stop by our booth and see our goggles\, educational models\, and courses! Visit the ANPT website for more information and to register!
URL:https://vestibularfirst.com/event/2026-anpt-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Minneapolis\, 1300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trade Show
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