Instructor Bio:
Susan L. Whitney, received her PhD in motor development/motor learning from the University of Pittsburgh, her professional physical therapy education from Temple University in Philadelphia, and her DPT from MGH Institute of the Health Professions.
Currently, she is a professor in physical therapy in the UPMC School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, and she is the program director of the Centers for Rehab Services (CRS) Balance and Vestibular Rehabilitation Center. Dr. Whitney has authored or coauthored more than 90 articles on Medline, most of which relate to vestibular rehabilitation. She has also coauthored a book related to dizziness and balance disorders.
Vestibular physical therapists are often consulted in concussion management due to the presence of visual and vestibular dysfunction following the injury. A multitude of visual and vestibular impairments are frequently observed following… Read Morearrow_right
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Concussion often results in a multitude of issues, including symptoms, deficits in cognitive function and impairments in the vestibular and visual systems. Effective management requires that these various deficits areas are properly assessed… Read Morearrow_right
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Concussion is an ongoing public health initiative, due to high prevalence and potentially serious long-term consequences that may arise from incomplete recovery and improper management. Concussion often results in a multitude of symptoms,… Read Morearrow_right
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According to the CDC, up to 3.8 million concussions occur annually in the United States. Approximately 20% of these injuries may not recover quickly and cause significant disruption to the performance of work, school and life roles. Concussion… Read Morearrow_right
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Course one provides learners with an overview of the latest advances in the diagnosis and treatment of posterior canal BPPV. This course is pertinent to physical therapists and occupational therapists across any setting that treat persons… Read Morearrow_right
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The learner will be provided with an overview of the latest advances in the diagnosis and treatment of horizontal canal BPPV. The course is appropriate for physical and occupational therapists who treat persons with dizziness. Generally,… Read Morearrow_right
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This course will describe the latest advances in vestibular rehabilitation from around the globe, and will provide the learner with ideas about why their patients do not get better. The course is designed for physical and occupational therapists… Read Morearrow_right
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Video Runtime: 78 Minutes, Learning Assessments: 36 Minutes
As many as 3.8 million concussions occur each year in the US due to sports and recreational activity. If one considers concussions from falls and motor vehicle accidents,…
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Video Runtime: 82 Minutes, Learning Assessments: 39 Minutes
Concussions are not all the same. Physical and occupational therapists are frequently involved in evaluating and managing the various symptoms and impairments experienced…
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Video Runtime: 38 Minutes, Learning Assessments: 18 Minutes
One of the hallmarks of concussion management is the assessment of balance and postural control. Within the first seven days post concussion, there is strong evidence…
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