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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: Diagnosing Acute Dizziness - Beyond Stroke and Acute Unilateral Vestibulopathy (January 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Join Co-Founder Dr. Helena Esmonde PT\, DPT\, NCS and special guest Dr. Alexander A. Tarnutzer\, MD as they discuss Diagnosing Acute Dizziness – Beyond Stroke and Acute Unilateral Vestibulopathy and answer viewer-submitted questions about this topic. \nAlexander Tarnutzer graduated from medical school at the University of Basel\, Switzerland in 2003. In 2004 he took a position as a research fellow in the vestibulo-ocular motor laboratory of Prof. D. Straumann in Zurich\, Switzerland\, and started his neurology residency at the University Hospital Zurich. In 2009 he joined the Vestibular/Eye Movement Testing Laboratory (Prof. D.S. Zee) at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore\, USA as a postdoctoral research fellow for one year. He became a board-certified neurologist in 2012 and continued to work as a senior physician at the Zurich University Hospital and as a research fellow in Prof. Straumann’s laboratory. He received his habilitation in 2014 and in 2018 he was awarded the Ellermann prize of the Swiss Neurological Society. In the same year he took over a position a as senior leading physician and head of stroke unit at the Cantonal Hospital of Baden\, Switzerland. In 2021 he became a titular professor in Neurology at the University of Zurich\, awarding both his scientific career and his dedication to teaching neuro-otology to medical students\, medical professionals and the general audience. His main research interests include improving bedside diagnostic accuracy in acutely dizzy patients\, pattern recognition in vestibular disorders\, the diagnosis and management of vestibular deficits after traumatic brain injury and harmonizing ocular motor / vestibular testing in hereditary ataxia patients. \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-diagnosing-acute-dizziness-beyond-stroke-and-acute-unilateral-vestibulopathy/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Journal Club,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Journal Club - Treating Oculomotor Disorders after mild TBI (November 2025)
DESCRIPTION:Join Co-Founder Dr. Helena Esmonde PT\, DPT\, NCS and special guest Dr. Jacqueline Theis\, OD\, FAAO\, FNAP as they discuss treating Oculomotor Disorders after mild TBI and answer viewer-submitted questions. \nJacqueline Theis\, OD\, FAAO is an optometrist with residency training in neuro-optometry\, pediatrics and vision therapy\, who treats patients of all ages with visual complaints and double vision due to development\, brain injury and neurological disease. During her residency\, Dr. Theis focused her training on evaluating and treating patients with visual problems due to traumatic brain injury\, stroke\, and other neurological diseases including multiple sclerosis\, myasthenia gravis\, and Parkinson’s disease as well as treating children with reading problems\, refractive and strabismic amblyopia.   She is internationally recognized as a leader in her field for diagnosis and management of oculomotor dysfunction in concussion\, as well as prismatic correction of acquired and developmental double vision.  Dr. Theis’s mission is to provide a comprehensive neuro-optometric eye examination to help patient’s understand their visual system\, where their symptoms are stemming from\, and provide functional\, evidence-based optometric treatment options to enhance a patient’s quality of life so they can get back to seeing and enjoying the things they love to do.  In addition to patient care\, Dr. Theis also lectures internationally to optometrists and non-optometric healthcare providers in the field of neuro-optometry\, concussion and oculomotor dysfunction\, neurologic dry eye\, photophobia\, and pediatric vision problems\, as well as consults healthcare and government systems on diagnosis and management of visual sequelae from brain injury and neurologic disease.  She actively participates in clinical research with multiple universities across the country\, including a study in her clinic looking at the impact of endurance on the oculomotor system after concussion in adults in association with the New Jersey Institute of Technology.  For her dedication and work in neuro-optometry\, Dr. Theis received the California Optometric Association’s Young Optometrist of the Year Award in 2019\, and the Virginia Optometric Association’s Young Optometrist of the Year Award in 2022.   \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-treating-oculomotor-disorders-after-mild-tbi/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Journal Club,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T190000
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SUMMARY:Journal Club - Vestibular Atelectasis: Tricky Cases (September 2025)
DESCRIPTION:Join Co-Founder Dr. Helena Esmonde PT\, DPT\, NCS and special guest Dr. Enrico Armato as they discuss the topic of Vestibular Atelectasis and answer viewer-submitted questions. \nDr. Armato was ENT medical director at ULSS3 Veneto Region. He has over 35 years of experience as an ENT specialist\, with a focus on neck surgery. His true passion is otoneurology. For many years\, he has been interested in the functional assessment of vertiginous patients. He is author of the book ‘The Video Head Impulse Test – Theoretical and practical aspects’ and co-author of numerous articles in national and international literature. He is also a contract professor with the University of Padua\, Department of Neuroscience\, Degree Course in Audiometric Techniques. Enrico has been collaborating with Inventis for several years and he is a reference figure for everything related to the vestibular world. \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-atelectasis-tricky-cases/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Journal Club,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T190000
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SUMMARY:Journal Club - Third Window Syndromes: Diagnosis and Rehab Considerations (July 2025)
DESCRIPTION:Join Co-Founder Dr. Helena Esmonde PT\, DPT\, NCS and special guest Dr. John P. Carey\, MD as they discuss the topic of Third Window Syndromes and answer viewer-submitted questions. \nDr. John P. Carey\, MD specializes in the health and diseases of the inner ear that affect both balance and hearing mechanisms. He is a national expert in superior canal dehiscence syndrome\, Menière’s disease\, vestibular migraine\, acoustic neuromas and other causes of vertigo\, and serves as chief of the Division of Otology\, Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery in the Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. \nDr. Carey earned a medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine and completed two years of training in general surgery at Virginia Mason Medical Center. This was followed by residency training in otolaryngology–head and neck surgery at University of Washington Medical Center and fellowship training in neurotology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. \nHis research interests include superior canal dehiscence syndrome\, Menière’s disease\, vestibular implants\, and the mechanisms of vestibular migraine. He has a particular interest in superior canal dehiscence syndrome\, and\, with Lloyd Minor\, department director from 2003 to 2009\,  he helped develop the operation used to repair the superior canal. Dr. Carey has been funded by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders\, part of the National Institutes of Health. He has authored or co-authored over 150 peer-reviewed publications\, 10 book chapters\, and 11 reviews. \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-third-window-syndromes-diagnosis-and-rehab-considerations/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Journal Club,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T203000
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SUMMARY:Journal Club - Minimum Stimulus BPPV Testing (May 2025)
DESCRIPTION:Join Co-Founder Dr. Helena Esmonde PT\, DPT\, NCS and special guests Dr. Andrea Castellucci and Dr. Salvatore Martellucci as they discuss the topic of Minimal Stimulus BPPV Testing and answer viewer-submitted questions. \nDr. Andrea Castellucci grew up with the otoneurological group of the University of Bologna where he graduated as MD and specialized in ORL-HNS. He currently works as consultant at the ENT Department of AUSL – IRCCS in Reggio Emilia (Italy)\, where he is involved in medical and surgical activities. As head of the otoneurological outpatient clinic\, in collaboration with Neurology and Emergency Departments\, he is involved in research activities in the otoneurological field with other national and international Departments and Universities. He is guest-editor for special issues and collections\, reviewer and author of publications in national and international scientific journals. He is also speaker at national and international congresses and seminars. He is member of the Directive Board of VIS (Italian Society of Vestibular disease) and member of the Barany Society. \nDr. Salvatore Martellucci graduated in Medicine in 2009 and specialized in ORL-HNS in 2015 at the “Sapienza” University of Rome. At the same university\, he obtained a Master’s Degree in Implantable Auditory Prostheses in 2016 and a PhD in Advanced Technologies in Surgery in 2020. He also received the Postgraduate Specialization in Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders issued by the Italian Association of Sleep Medicine and the Italian Society of Otorhinolaryngology. He worked as a research assistant at the Department of Medico-Surgical Sciences and Biotechnologies and later at the Department of Sense Organs of the “Sapienza” University of Rome. He is currently working as consultant at the ENT Unit of “Santa Maria Goretti” Hospital in Latina (Italy)\, where he deals with functional and oncological surgery and is head of the neurotology outpatient clinic. He teaches at the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery and the Graduate School in ORL-HNS of the “Sapienza” University of Rome. Dr. Martellucci is a member of the Italian Society of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery (SIOeCHCF)\, the Italian Society of Vestibology (VIS)\, and the Bárány Society. He is involved in research activities mainly in the neurological field as an author of scientific publications and as a member of the editorial board of international scientific journals. \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-minimum-stimulus-bppv-testing/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Journal Club,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T203000
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SUMMARY:Journal Club - BPPV after Brain Injury (April 2025)
DESCRIPTION:Join Co-Founder Dr. Helena Esmonde PT\, DPT\, NCS and special guest Dr. Barry Seemungal\, MB\, BCh\, FRCP as they discuss the topic of BPPV After Brain Injury and answer viewer-submitted questions. \nDr. Seemungal is trained as a neurologist in London and completed a PhD in vestibular neurosciences at the Medical Research Council Human Movement & Balance Unit (UCL).  He has expertise in neurology\, vertigo\, balance\, eye movement disorders\, post-traumatic imbalance and dizziness\, migraine\, vestibular migraine\, Meniere’s disease\, vestibular neuritis\, and stroke. \nTwo key pieces of research from Dr Seemungal include a structural brain imaging study showing that the vestibular cerebellar grey matter may independently modulate vestibular perceptual and VOR \nresponses and that vertigo sensation is mediated by an extensive white matter cerebral cortical network; and a human lesion study (Kaski et al.\, Brain In Press; see US National Library of Medicine for review) which defines the cerebral cortical correlates of vestibular spatial orientation (https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/consultant-directory/barry-seemungal). \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-bppv-after-brain-injury/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Journal Club,Virtual
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T203000
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SUMMARY:Journal Club - Vestibular and the brain: Cognitive risks and  benefits of dual task rehab (January 2025)
DESCRIPTION:Join Co-Founder Dr. Helena Esmonde PT\, DPT\, NCS and special guest Dr. Mike Studer\, PT\, DPT\, MHS\, NCS\, CEEAA\, CWT\, CSST\, CSRP\, CBFP\, FAPTA as they discuss cognitive risks and benefits of dual task rehab and answer viewer-submitted questions. \nDr. Mike Studer has been a PT since 1991. He has been board certified in neurologic PT since 1995 and has been a private practice owner since 2005. Dr. Studer has been an invited speaker covering 50 states\, 10 countries\, and 4 continents\, speaking on topics such as cognition and psychology in rehabilitation\, aging\, stroke\, motor learning\, motivation in rehabilitation\, balance\, dizziness\, neuropathy\, and Parkinson’s disease. \nDr. Studer is a cofounder and co-owner of Spark Rehabilitation and Wellness in Bend\, Oregon. He is an adjunct professor at Touro University in Las Vegas and a part-time instructor at the University of Nevada\, Las Vegas. Mike has led classes in the DPT program at Oregon State University (motor control) and frequently serves as a guest lecturer in several other DPT and residency programs. \nMike was recognized as Clinician of the Year in the Neurologic Academy of the APTA in 2011 and in the Geriatric Academy in 2014. He received the highest honor available in PT in 2020\, being distinguished as a Catherine Worthingham Fellow of the APTA\, joining a group of fewer than 300 persons at the time in the history of the profession. Mike’s professional honors additionally reflect his service at the state and national levels\, including service as the vice president of the Academy of Neurologic PT and receiving the Mercedes Weiss award for service to the Oregon chapter of the APTA. (For more info please visit https://mikestuder.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-vestibular-and-the-brain/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Journal Club,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T200000
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CREATED:20240913T005833Z
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SUMMARY:Journal Club - Suppression Head Impulse Paradigm (November 2024)
DESCRIPTION:Join Co-Founder Dr. Helena Esmonde PT\, DPT\, NCS and special guest Dr. Leonardo Manzari\, M.D. as they discuss information related to the Suppression Head Impulse Paradigm . \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Manzari is lecturer in Otoneurology\, Vestibular Medicine and Rehabilitation at Pisa University. He is director\, lecturer and organizer of courses in Audiovestibular Medicine under the Continuing Education programme of the Italian Ministry for Health. He has authored many articles on otoneurology and posturology. He is also part of Board of Directors of Prosper Meniere’s Society. \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-suppression-head-impulse-paradigm/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Journal Club
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T073253
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SUMMARY:Journal Club- Billing Considerations for Vestibular-related Care (September 2024)
DESCRIPTION:Join Co-Founder Dr. Helena Esmonde PT\, DPT\, NCS and special guest Rick Gawenda\, PT  as they discuss information related to billing considerations for vestibular care. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRick Gawenda\, PT\, is a licensed physical therapist with over 30 years of experience and currently serves as the founder and President of Gawenda Seminars & Consulting\, Inc. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from Wayne State University in Detroit\, Michigan\, in 1991. Mr. Gawenda previously worked as the Director of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Detroit Receiving Hospital where he was responsible for physical therapy\, occupational therapy\, and speech-language pathology services\, both in the inpatient and outpatient setting. \nHe has provided valuable education and consulting to hospitals\, private practices\, skilled nursing facilities\, and rehabilitation agencies in the areas of CPT coding\, ICD-10 coding\, billing\, documentation compliance\, revenue enhancement\, practice management\, and denial management as they relate to outpatient therapy services. Mr. Gawenda has presented nationally since 2004 and currently presents approximately 100 dates per year around the United States. \nMr. Gawenda is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and Michigan Physical Therapy Association (MPTA). Mr. Gawenda is the Past President of the Section on Health Policy & Administration of the APTA as well as Past President of the Michigan Association of Medical Rehabilitation Program Administrators. \nMr. Gawenda is also the author of “The How-To Manual for Rehab Documentation: A Complete Guide to Increasing Reimbursement and Reducing Denials” and “Coding and Billing For Outpatient Rehab Made Easy: Proper Use of CPT Codes\, ICD-9 Codes and Modifiers”. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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-billing-considerations-for-vestibular-related-care/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Journal Club,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T190000
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SUMMARY:Journal Club: Vibration-Induced Nystagmus Test (July 2024)
DESCRIPTION:Join Co-Founder Dr. Helena Esmonde PT\, DPT\, NCS and special guests Dr. Georges Dumas\, MD\, PhD as they discuss the Vibration-Induced Nystagmus Test. \nDr. Dumas Georges Dumas currently works in Université Grenoble Alpes\, Saint Martin d’Hères\, France. He obtained his Doctorate at the University of Lorraine\, CHU Grenoble. He is a member of the SIO (International Society of Otoneurology)and a Fellow of the French ENT and Cervicofacial Pathology Society (S.F.ORL)\, the Audiology French Society\, the International Otoneurology Society (SIO) and the International Vestibular Rehabilitation Society (SIRV). \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-vibration-induced-nystagmus-test/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Journal Club,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T190000
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SUMMARY:Journal Club-  Vestibular Rehab With Stroke and Neuro Patients (May 2024)
DESCRIPTION:Join Co-Founder Dr. Helena Esmonde PT\, DPT\, NCS and special guest Dr. Christina Garrity\, PT\, DPT\, NCS as they discuss the topic of vestibular rehab with stroke and neuro patients and answer viewer-submitted questions. \nDr. Garrity earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree from the University of Dayton in 2012. In 2015 Dr. Garrity competed her vestibular competency at Emory University and completed additional advanced vestibular and concussion training through the University of Pittsburgh. In 2016 she became a Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist (NCS). Her mission to provide quick and easy access to quality specialized care for those suffering from dizziness and neurological conditions. She uses research based treatment interventions to treat dizziness and neurological disorders. \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-rehab-with-stroke-and-neuro-patients/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Journal Club,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T073253
CREATED:20231108T195100Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T073253
CREATED:20231019T013817Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231221T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231221T190000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T073253
CREATED:20230815T151330Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T073253
CREATED:20230418T135625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T145509Z
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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;TZID=America/New_York:20230817T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230817T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T073253
CREATED:20230721T203604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T145536Z
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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:20230720T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230720T190000
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CREATED:20230125T162202Z
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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;TZID=America/New_York:20230614T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230614T220000
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CREATED:20230125T160704Z
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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:20230517T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T073253
CREATED:20221213T145613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T145652Z
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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;TZID=America/New_York:20230412T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230412T220000
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CREATED:20221213T144051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T145721Z
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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;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T073253
CREATED:20221211T203322Z
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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:20230215T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230215T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T073253
CREATED:20221209T021718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T145807Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T073253
CREATED:20220825T012743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T145852Z
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SUMMARY:Journal Club- Concussion Expert Panel: Return to Play vs. Return to Academics (December 2022)
DESCRIPTION:Join Co-Founder Dr. Helena Esmonde PT\, DPT\, NCS and special guests Dr. Steven Broglio\, PhD\, ATC\, Dr. David Bruton\, Jr.\, PT\, DPT\, and Dr. Elizabeth Pieroth\, PsyD\, ABPP\, MPH as they hold a panel discussion and take live questions about recent research on the topic of concussion management. \nDr. Steven Broglio is a professor of Athletic Training and adjunct professor of Neurology and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Michigan.  Dr. Broglio is the director of the Michigan Concussion Center and the NeuroTrauma Research Laboratory His research has been supported by the National Athletic Trainers’ Research and Education Foundation\, the National Institutes of Health\, the National Collegiate Athletic Association\, and the Department of Defense. \nDr. David Bruton Jr. is a former athlete turned physical therapist\, who graduated from the University of Colorado in 2021. David was a former safety for the Denver Broncos for 7 years\, and 1 year with the Washington Football Team.  During his tenure with the Broncos he was a captain for 3 years and won Super Bowl 50.  After retirement\, David followed his heart towards a lifelong passion for the profession of physical therapy. \nDr. Elizabeth Pieroth is a Board Certified Clinical Neuropsychologist and is the Director of the Concussion Program at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush. She has been involved in the assessment of players in the National Hockey League since 1997 and is the Head Injury/Concussion specialist for the Chicago Bears\, Blackhawks\, White Sox\, Fire\, and the National Women’s Soccer League. Dr. Pieroth is the Co-Director of the NFL Neuropsychology Consulting Program.  She is also on the Board of Directors of the Brain Injury Association of Illinois and is a member of the USA Football Heads Up Advisory Committee\, the NFL Head\, Neck and Spine Committee\, the US Soccer Concussion Task Force and the Amateur Hockey Association of Illinois Safety Committee. \nRegister for the event to be entered into our monthly raffle to win a Fluid-Filled Vestibular Apparatus and download the article we’ll be discussing below.
URL:https://vestibularfirst.com/event/journal-club-concussion-expert-panel-return-to-play-vs-return-to-academics/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Journal Club,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T073253
CREATED:20220720T011756Z
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SUMMARY:Journal Club- The Gait Disorientation Test: A New Essential Tool for Vestibular Exam (November 2022)
DESCRIPTION:Join Co-Founder Dr. Helena Esmonde PT\, DPT\, NCS and Dr. Colin Grove\, PT\, PhD as they discuss and take live questions about recent research on the topic of The Gait Disorientation Test. \n\n\nDr. Grove received his academic doctorate in Clinical Investigation from Institute for Clinical and Translational Research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and his clinical doctorate in physical therapy from Temple University in Philadelphia\, PA. He completed a postdoctoral fellowship in the Neuromuscular Coordination Laboratory within the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. At present\, he is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Laboratory of Vestibular NeuroAdaptation within the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. His research interests include developing novel interventions to address the sensorimotor and perceptual challenges faced by persons with vestibular dysfunction\, and he has presented his findings at national and international conferences. Dr. Grove is a Board-certified Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy\, and he has practiced neurologic and vestibular physical therapy for 28 years.\n\n\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-the-gait-disorientation-test-a-new-essential-tool-for-vestibular-exam-november-2022/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Journal Club,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T061207
DTSTAMP:20260406T073253
CREATED:20220720T010525Z
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SUMMARY:Journal Club- Bow Hunter Syndrome Mistaken as BPPV: A Cautionary Patient Case Report (October 2022)
DESCRIPTION:Join Co-Founder Dr. Helena Esmonde PT\, DPT\, NCS and Dr. Michael C. Schubert PT\, PhD\, FAPT as they discuss and take live questions about a Bow Hunter Syndrome patient case study. \nDr. Michael C. Shubert PT\, PhD\, FAPT is an Associate Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery as well as the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Johns Hopkins University. His expertise is in vestibular disorders and his research interests focus on vestibular neurophysiology with current research investigating novel methods for identifying pathology within the oculomotor system and differences in motor learning in the VOR using different types of error signals. \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-bow-hunter-syndrome-mistaken-as-bppv-a-cautionary-patient-case-report/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Journal Club,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220920T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220920T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T073253
CREATED:20220608T003711Z
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SUMMARY:Journal Club- Non-Vestibular Dizziness (September 2022)
DESCRIPTION:Join Co-Founder Dr. Helena Esmonde PT\, DPT\, NCS and Dr. Dan Gold\, D.O.  as they discuss and take live questions about recent research on the topic of Non-Vestibular Dizziness. \nDr. Dan Gold\, D.O. is Associate Professor of Neurology at Johns Hopkins University. In 2018 he was awarded with their Best Consulting Physician Award. With fellowship training in neuro-ophthalmology and additional training in neuro-vestibular disorders\, Dr. Daniel Gold sees patients with neuro-ophthalmic disorders in addition to oto-neurologic disorders. He has degrees from Nova Southwestern University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine. He has authored or contributed to 51 research publications. \nRegister for the event to be entered into our monthly raffle to win a Fluid-Filled Vestibular Apparatus and download the article we’ll be discussing below.
URL:https://vestibularfirst.com/event/journal-club-non-vestibular-dizziness/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Journal Club,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Journal Club- Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness (August 2022)
DESCRIPTION:Join Co-Founder Dr. Helena Esmonde PT\, DPT\, NCS and Dr. Joel A. Goebel\, MD\, FACS\, FRCS as they discuss and take live questions about recent research on the topic of Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness. \nDr. Goebel\, MD\, FACS\, FRCS is Professor and Vice Chairman of the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis\, Missouri. He specializes in Otology and Neurotology and is the Director of the Dizziness and Balance Center in the department. He is the author of over 130 peer-reviewed and invited publications and abstracts and the editor of the text “Practical Management of the Dizzy Patient 2nd Edition.” His current research interests include clinical studies to refine the Gaze Stabilization and the video Head Impulse Test\, development of a screening history tool for triage of dizzy patients\, and the BalCap vibrotactile device for rehabilitation of chronic imbalance. (https://prospermeniere.com/awards/) \nRegister for the event to be entered into our monthly raffle to win a Fluid-Filled Vestibular Apparatus and download the article we’ll be discussing below.
URL:https://vestibularfirst.com/event/journal-club-persistent-postural-perceptual-dizziness/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Journal Club,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220719T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220719T220000
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SUMMARY:Journal Club- Virtual Reality in Vestibular Rehab
DESCRIPTION:Join Co-Founder Dr. Helena Esmonde PT\, DPT\, NCS and Dr. Jennifer Stoskus\, PT\, DPT\, NCS as they discuss and take live questions about recent research on the topic of Virtual Reality in Vestibular Rehab. \nJennifer Stoskus\, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy (PT\, DPT\, NCS). She is currently the Executive Director of Clinical Affairs for Virtualis\, a rehabilitation technology company centered on therapeutic immersive virtual reality and force plate technologies. Her clinical practice focuses on the management of adults with vestibular\, concussion\, and balance disorders. Dr. Stoskus is an active member of the APTA’s Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy including the Vestibular SIG\, Vestibular EDGE outcome measure task force\, and APTANJ’s Vestibular Special Interest Group (Co-Chair). In addition to her full-time work\, Dr. Stoskus is an adjunct faculty member in the Seton Hall DPT program (NJ) teaching content in adult neurology\, postural control assessment and motor learning using technology\, vestibular rehabilitation\, and professional development and leadership seminar. She has previously taught clinical neuroscience in the DPT program at Touro College’s Bay Shore campus (NY). \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-virtual-reality-in-vestibular-rehab/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Journal Club,Trade Show
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