As a balance expert, staying at the forefront of advancements in your field is crucial to providing the best care for your patients. Vestibular issues are becoming increasingly common, and specialized training in this area can improve your ability to diagnose and treat such conditions effectively.

The Interacoustics Academy offer a range of free online vestibular rehabilitation courses and functional assessment courses that cater to the needs of physical therapists. Continue reading to gain further insights into this year's online course offerings.

Online Vestibular Clinical Training by Interacoustics

The foundation of any successful balance treatment regimen lies in accurate and comprehensive testing. Interacoustics' Balance: Clinical Training online resources cover a wide range of topics, including:

Understanding Balance Systems: Explore the intricate balance systems within the human body, including the vestibular system and its interactions with the visual and somatosensory systems.
Practical Assessment Techniques: Learn hands-on techniques for assessing balance, including head impulse testing, caloric testing, and more.
Interpretation of Test Results: Develop the ability to interpret test results accurately and correlate them with patient symptoms.
Case Studies: Dive into real-world case studies to apply your newly acquired knowledge in diagnosing balance-related disorders
Specific Topics Include:

• Caloric Test: performing caloric testing and analyzing results.
• VHIT: vhit testing and interpretation.
  
• VNG: performing Dix Hallpike testing, positional testing, and interpreting the Dizziness Handicap Inventory, plus more.
• Functional Assessment and Rehab
• Pediatrics: vhit in pediatric populations, pediatric vestibular disorders, pediatric vestibular assessment, and more.
• TRV Chair: using the TRV chair for diagnosis and treatment of BPPV.
• VEMP Testing: oVEMP and cVEMP.
• Rotational Chair: rotational chair measures for adults and pediatrics.
• Anatomy/ Physiology and Pathology: how to decide which test to perform, BPPV introduction, Disorders and syndromes in children, plus more.
• Subjective Visual Vertical (SVV): including introduction to SVV plus more.

In addition to these online resources, Interacoustics is hosting its third annual "Trends in Balance" online course, set to occur from September 19th to September 21st. This educational opportunity will be available at no cost. Visit the course sites to learn more about their comprehensive offering.

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Trends in Balance Day 3

Elevate your expertise as a balance professional by taking advantage of the comprehensive educational courses offered by the Interacoustics Academy. From mastering balance testing techniques to gaining insights into the latest trends in balance assessment and rehabilitation, these courses empower you with the knowledge and skills to provide the highest level of care to patients with balance-related issues. Embrace the opportunity to expand your horizons and make a lasting impact on the lives of those you serve.

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With same-day service in many locations, e3 Diagnostics stands ready to provide high-quality balance assessment equipment for your ENT practice, audiology clinic or rehab facility.

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