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Vestibular Rehabilitation:  Evidence Based Approach to Evaluation and Treatment of the Dizzy Patient (Concussion Content)



Course Description:

This 15 credit course is presented in 1.5 days on site attendance. Of these 15 credit hours, 2.5 hours are in a distance learning format. Course is designed to provide participants with the latest evidence and foundation to efficiently evaluate and treat common peripheral and central disorders PLUS additional content on physiology of concussion and specific assessment and treatment planning. This comprehensive program will place emphasis on understanding vestibular anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology in order to develop effective and evidence based therapeutic interventions.  This program will feature an integrated format of lecture, lab, case studies, and open discussion. (click here to view brochure)

Interested in hosting this course? Please contact us.

Course Approval:

  • Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy Approval Number PTCE007140 (15.25 hours)
    New Jersey State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners #608-2014 (15 hours)
    New York State Approved Provider; NATABOC provider #P3860
    ProCert Approved - 14 credit hours

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(access available ~2 weeks prior to course date instructions sent with registration)

About the Instructors:

Michael J. Ruckenstein, MD

(distance learning contributor)

Dr. Ruckenstein is a Professor of Otorhinolaryngology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine.  He is board certified in both Otolaryngology and Neurology.   He is also Director, Implantable Hearing Device Program and Director, Residency Education and Training, Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania.  In addition, he serves as a reviewer of several professional journals and is on the editorial board of Otology NeurotologyDr. Ruckenstein has published over 70 peer reviewed articles and book chapters.  He has lectured at scientific and educational meetings both nationally and internationally.  He is the author of the book Comprehensive Review of Otolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery


Anne Galgon, PhD, PT, NCS

Anne Galgon is an assistant professor in the physical therapy program

at University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, where she teaches several courses in the physical therapy neurology curriculum, including vestibular and balance rehabilitation. Ms. Galgon received a BA in Anthropology from the University of Pennsylvania in 1982 and an MPT from Hahnemann University in 1987.  She is a certified Neurology Clinical Specialist and has been certified in Vestibular Rehabilitation.  She has lectured at Arcadia and Hahnemann Universities. She achieved a PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences at Drexel University studying Movement Science. Ms. Galgon’s interests in Physical Therapy include balance and vestibular rehabilitation, as well as managing individuals with stroke and multiple sclerosis.  Her most recent work as a physical therapist was in the Balance Center and Multiple Sclerosis Clinic of the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.


 


Course Location:

Lodging: (options only- not Elite endorsed)


For more information call or email:

(484) 685-3123

email: info@eliterehabsolutions.com