Vestibular First

AAO-HNSF – ANNUAL MEETING – 2019
2019-09-15 - 2019-09-18 | Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA, 70130, United States
Come and visit us at Booth #1744 to view our affordable and innovative vestibular technologies and educational products. Give us a spin and see your own nystagmus on the big screen!

NORA – ANNUAL CONFERENCE – 2019
2019-09-19 - 2019-09-22 | Scottsdale, AZ, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
We will be attending the annual conference of Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association (NORA) in sunny Scottsdale, AZ to keep updated on the latest research on neuro-optometry as it relates to dizziness and vestibular disorders. If you’d like to meet up with us, please email support@vestibularfirst.com and we can schedule time to meet.

ISMMS – VESTIBULAR CONTRIBUTIONS TO HEALTH AND DISEASE – 2019
2019-10-25 - 2019-10-26 | Stern Auditorium, 1468 Madison Avenue, New York, NY, 10029, United States
We will be exhibiting at an exciting 2-day course that will cover vestibular, vestibular autonomic, and vestibulo-cerebellar function. An international faculty of experts will share new and established data from experimental vestibular studies, including up-to-date appraisal of clinical and experimental studies of the Mal de Debarquement Syndrome, and studies of the neural basis for positional nystagmus and balance.The program will include the annual Mount Sinai Yahr Lecture which will be delivered by Charles Della Santina, MD, PhD, on the development of electrical activation of semicircular canal nerves to restore three-dimensional spatial orientation. Come check out our Insight Infrared Video Goggles and our educational vestibular apparatus models!

ACRM – ANNUAL CONFERENCE – 2019
2019-11-05 - 2019-11-08 | Hilton Chicago, 720 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, 60605, United States
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We will be attending the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine to review the latest research and technologies related to vestibular and vertigo care. If you’d like to meet up with us, please email support@vestibularfirst.com and we can schedule time to meet.

DIAGNOSTIC ERROR IN MEDICINE 12TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
2019-11-10 - 2019-11-13 | Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill, 400 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington, DC, DC, 20001, United States
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Join us in learning how we can apply vestibular technologies to help improve the diagnosis and treatment of patients with a primary complaint of dizziness. We will be attending these innovative sessions and engaging with industry leaders in helping to tackle this global problem. If you’d like to meet up with us, please email support@vestibularfirst.com and we can schedule time to meet.

Talk Neuro to Me: Vestibular Migraines
2019-12-02
On this episode of Talk Neuro to Me, we meet with Dr. Helena Esmonde to talk about Vestibular Migraines.

APTA COMBINED SECTIONS MEETING (CSM) 2020
2020-02-13 - 2020-02-15 | Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th Street, Denver, CO, 80202, United States
Come and visit us in the Mile High City at the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Combined Sections Meeting (CSM)! We will be demonstrating our new infrared video goggles and our innovative educational models. Please introduce yourself and let us know how we can help improve the technology needed for excellent patient care!

AMERICAN BALANCE SOCIETY (ABS) ANNUAL MEETING 2020
2020-03-03 - 2020-03-04 | Embassy Suites by Hilton Scottsdale Resort, 5001 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ, 85250, United States
We will be exhibiting our infrared video goggles and innovative educational products with fellow audiologists in beautiful Scottsdale Arizona at the Annual meeting of the American Balance Society. Make sure you stop by and introduce yourself. We’d love to know how we can improve the technology needed to provide the best patient care!

AMERICAN AUDITORY SOCIETY (AAS) ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE 2020
2020-03-05 - 2020-03-07 | Embassy Suites by Hilton Scottsdale Resort, 5001 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ, 85250, United States
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Join Vestibular First as we learn about the newest technology and research to support best practices in clinical care. We will be attending sessions and visiting the industry updates–so if you want to connect, please contact us and we’d be glad to meet up while we’re there!

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF AUDIOLOGY (AAA) HEARTECH CONFERENCE 2020
2020-04-01 - 2020-04-04 | Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA, 70130, United States
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
Looking to try out the latest in affordable vestibular technologies that can improve the quality of care for your patients suffering from dizziness/vertigo? Come and visit us at booth 752 and try the new Insight Infrared Video Goggles at AAA HearTECH 2020! We will also be showing our latest educational models and tools to teach your customers how the inner ear works and how you’ll be able to help!

Concussion Rehabilitation (Featuring Dr. Helena Esmonde, PT, DPT, NCS)
2020-07-01
Brandon chats with Helena Esmonde (Vestibular trained Physical Therapist) about an overview of concussion rehabilitation touching base on signs/symptoms as well as how concussions are managed with conservative care.

DUKE UNIVERSITY – VESTIBULAR REHAB COMPETENCY – 2020
2020-08-17 - 2020-08-22 | Emory Conference Center and Hotel, 1615 Clifton Rd, Atlanta, GA, 30329, United States
We are proud to be invited to be a part of the Emory Vestibular Rehab Competency Course in collaboration with Duke University. We will have our new Insight Infrared Video 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!

XXXI BÁRÁNY SOCIETY MEETING 2020
2020-09-06 - 2020-09-09 | Madrid, Spain, Madrid, Spain
In our first International show, we will be meeting experts and gaining feedback from industry leaders as we launch our Insight Infrared Video Goggles onto the world stage. Visit us and check our our newest goggles and educational products!

CARRICK INSTITUTE – ISCN – 2020
2020-11-13 - 2020-11-15 | Marriott World Center, 8701 World Center Drive, Orlando, FL, 32821, United States
Join us in sunny Orlando Florida to see the newest Insight Infrared Video Goggles and educational models in person! We will be exhibiting at the International Symposium on Clinical Neuroscience Nov 13-15, 2020.

Dizzy Discussions: Dr. Helena Esmonde, PT, DPT, NCS - Part 2
2020-12-11
On the next 7th and 8th episode of the Dizzy Discussions, Eddie goes solo to talk to Dr. Helena Esmonde, PT, DPT, NCS. Dr. Esmonde goes over her experience as a neuro and vestibular PT, including starting a formal vestibular program in an Emergency Department and working with Physicians to ensure that all patients coming in after a fall are screened and tested for vestibular dysfunction, specifically BPPV. We talk about her NCS and how much actual Vestibular training goes into it and in the NCS test as well as voice our opinions on why there isn’t a VCS (Vestibular Clinical Specialist) separate from the NCS. We also discuss Dr. Esmonde’s current ventures with her husband at Vestibular First.

Dizzy Discussions: Dr. Helena Esmonde, PT, DPT, NCS - Part 1
2020-12-11
On the next 7th and 8th episode of the Dizzy Discussions, Eddie goes solo to talk to Dr. Helena Esmonde, PT, DPT, NCS. Dr. Esmonde goes over her experience as a neuro and vestibular PT, including starting a formal vestibular program in an Emergency Department and working with Physicians to ensure that all patients coming in after a fall are screened and tested for vestibular dysfunction, specifically BPPV. We talk about her NCS and how much actual Vestibular training goes into it and in the NCS test as well as voice our opinions on why there isn’t a VCS (Vestibular Clinical Specialist) separate from the NCS. We also discuss Dr. Esmonde’s current ventures with her husband at Vestibular First (vestibularfirst.com).

GOGGLES LAUNCH PARTY!
2021-01-21 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
YouTube Live Event

Please join us in celebrating the launch of the Insight Infrared Video Goggles! We will be doing a presentation and live Q&A, so please come and celebrate with us and learn all about how we started the 3-year journey to launch!

APTA CSM
2021-02-01 - 2021-02-28 | Virtual
We will be hosting virtual CSM meetings and presentations throughout the conference–so look out for sign-ups soon! If you have any specific requests, please email them to support@vestibularfirst.com

AMERICAN BALANCE SOCIETY 2021 MEETING
2021-03-02 11:10 - 14:00 | Virtual
Join us for our presentation on the launch of the Insight Infrared Video Goggles! Co-Founder Helena Esmonde, PT, DPT, NCS will show the key features and how we designed this for busy clinics in mind! To register for the event, and even better–become a member–Please visit the American Balance Society website.

Journal Club - Vibration Induced Nystagmus
2021-03-23 21:00 - 22:00 | Virtual
Join Dr. Helena Esmonde, PT, DPT, NCS as she discusses vibration induced nystagmus.

Vestibular Rehab Technology: Eye Movements and Infrared Video Googles with Helena Esmonde
2021-03-29
Learn about vestibular rehab technology, infrared video goggles from Helena Esmonde, the co-founder of Vestibular First.

The Movement Guild: Helena Esmonde, PT
2021-04-01
Helena Esmonde is a PT & entrepreneur who invented the Vesbitular First Goggles. Vestibular First, which are infrared video goggles that allow you to see the eyes in the dark.
Understanding what the eyes are doing in the dark provides a tremendous amount of information about the central state of the nervous system. In this great conversation, Helena shares with us her path & what led her to develop this great piece of equipment.

AAA 2021 VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
2021-04-14 - 2021-04-16 | Virtual
Join us for our first virtual trade show as we share our story and innovative vestibular technologies with Audiologists worldwide! Please keep an eye out for our upcoming webinars and Q&A’s tailored to your specialty!

Journal Club – Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy: 10 Recommendations For Optimal Functional Recovery
2021-04-19 | Virtual
How do we optimize PATIENT REHAB SUCCESS? Learn some helpful tips from research and colleague discussion at our next FREE Journal Club on Tuesday 4/20 at 9 PM EST!

Bitten by the Vestibular Bug with Helena Esmonde
2021-05-07 | A Battle Within
Helena is a doctor of Physical Therapy and she specializes in treating patients with neurological, balance, and vestibular conditions.
Terry wanted to get the vestibular side of things spoken to on the podcast by an expert so we were lucky when Helena reached out to offer here perspectives to the community.
Throughout the conversation you will hear Helena’s passion for what she does ring through multiple times. We get to explore what BBPV is, what a Balance Vest is and how it may help and about the infrared goggles that she has developed for practitioners to use while treating patients as just a few points.
If you are having balance and or dizziness concerns this is certainly an episode you want to listen to in it’s entirety!

Journal Club – Convergence Vestibulo-Ocular Reflex
2021-05-18 21:00 - 22:00 | Virtual
Join Co-Founder Dr. Helena Esmonde PT, DPT, NCS and leader of Vestibular Today Danielle Tate discuss and take live questions about the research published by Chang TP, Schubert MC. The paper is titled “Convergence Vestibulo-ocular Reflex in Unilateral Vestibular Hypofunction: Behavioral Evidence in Support of a Novel Gaze Stability Exercise.” J Neurol Phys Ther. 2021 Jan;45(1):3-11.

This event was originally scheduled on YouTube live, however, due to audio issues, we will post a finished version after the recording.

INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCE (ISCN) 2021
2021-05-28 - 2021-05-30 | Virtual
Our team will be part of this virtual trade show hosted by the Carrick Institute. Please stop by to check out the new FDA-cleared Insight Infrared Video Goggles and our innovative educational tools as well. Please let us know if you have any questions or would like to schedule a demo with our team.

Journal Club - Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Fatigue and Vestibular Rehab
2021-06-15 21:00 - 22:30 | Virtual
Join Co-Founder Dr. Helena Esmonde PT, DPT, NCS and Dr. Graham Cochrane, Ph.D. as they discuss and take live questions about the research published by Hebert JR, Corby JR. The paper is titled “The Association Between Multiple Sclerosis-Related Fatigue and Balance as a Function of Central Sensory Integration.” Gait & Posture. 2013 ;37-42.
Our special guest, Dr. Graham Cochrane, Ph.D. will also share with us about his recent research regarding fatigue in patients with Multiple Sclerosis. Graham recently graduated with his Ph.D. in neuroscience and is currently attending medical school at The University of Alabama at Birmingham. His research interests include concussion in athletes and pediatric populations, vestibular function, Parkinson’s Disease, and Multiple Sclerosis.
Register for the event to receive the paper in advance of the live show and to be entered into our monthly raffle to win a Fluid-Filled Vestibular Apparatus.

Journal Club - Vestibular Migraine
2021-07-13 21:00 - 22:00 | Virtual
Join Co-Founder Dr. Helena Esmonde PT, DPT, NCS and special guest Dr. Shin Beh, M.D. as they discuss the best ways to educate and treat patients with vestibular migraine using Dr. Beh’s personal research, Vestibular Migraine: How to Sort it Out and What to Do About it. J Neuroophthalmol. 2019 Jun;39(2):208-219. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask your questions during our live Q&A.
Dr. Beh is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology at UT Southwestern Medical Center. He is founding Director of UT Southwestern’s Vestibular Neurology and Neuro-Visual Disorders Clinic and currently serves on the faculty of the Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology Clinic. Dr. Beh’s research interests include vestibular migraine, and various other neuro-otologic disorders.
Register for the event to receive the paper in advance of the live show and to be entered into our monthly raffle to win a Fluid-Filled Vestibular Apparatus.

Helena Esmonde - Vestibular Assessment
2021-07-27
A great episode summarizing thorough vestibular assessment as well as practical intervention advice, especially regarding vestibular migraine.
