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.
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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Video Runtime: 96 Minutes, Learning Assessments: 36 Minutes
One of the roles of physical and occupational therapists in concussion management is to return individuals back to their preconcussion activities. For asymptomatic…
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Video Runtime: 66 Minutes, Learning Assessments: 24 Minutes
Headache is the most common complaint after concussion, affecting up to 85% of individuals. Post-traumatic headaches have various etiologies and may be due to medication…
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Video Runtime: 65 Minutes, Learning Assessments: 27 Minutes
Persons post concussion or mild head trauma can experience benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). It is not clear how frequently BPPV occurs after concussion,…
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