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Sponsored
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Assessment,
Interpretation, & Management
of Balance Disorders
Thursday & Friday Instructors:
Judith White, M.D.,
Ph.D.
A. Tucker Gleason, Ph.D.
Saturday Instructor:
A. Tucker Gleason, Ph.D.
*Limited Seating Available*
Presented by:
Micromedical Technologies
June 5 - 7, 2008
Hampton Inn & Suite
Dulles
Washington, D.C.
Workshop
Description
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The first two days of this course are
designed to review the practical performance and principles
of balance assessment and management with emphasis on
interpretation. This is an intermediate to advanced course,
directed at otolaryngologists, neurologists, audiologists,
physical therapists and others interested in vestibular
testing. Examples of test abnormalities will be discussed
and cases used to illustrate how to apply the test results
to achieve successful treatment strategies.
The third day will focus on testing
techniques with hands-on instruction.
Attendees are encouraged to attend either or both
sessions.
Workshop
Objectives
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This course will focus on the following topics
of interest. As the agenda is currently in review, this list
is subject to change.
Thursday / Friday Session
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Recognize signs and symptoms of dizziness
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Differences between Peripheral, Central, and
non-Vestibular pathologies
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Understanding Migraine Anxiety Related
Dizziness
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Interpretation of the patient's VNG results
with relation to the patient's Neuro-Otologic history
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Identification and treatment of Benign
Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
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Dizziness Management options including
Vestibular and Balance Rehabilitation Therapy
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Case studies for group discussion
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Understanding Vestibular Myogenic Evoked
Potentials and Superior Canal Dehiscence
Saturday Session
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Introduction to Micromedical's Spectrum
Software
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Nystagmus Testing with Analysis
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Central Testing and Analysis
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Positional Testing
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Caloric Irrigation and Analysis
Agenda
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Thursday, 06/05/08
| 7:30 - 8:00 |
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Registration |
| 8:00 - 9:30 |
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Pathogenesis of Dizziness: Signs and Symptoms,
Peripheral vs. Central vs. Non-Vestibular Common
Pathologies |
| 9:30 - 9:45 |
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BREAK |
| 9:45 - 11:15 |
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Pathogenesis of Dizziness, Continued |
| 11:15 - 12:00 |
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Migraine Anxiety Related Dizziness |
| 12:00 - 1:00 |
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Lunch |
| 1:00 - 2:00 |
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Neuro-otologic History & Interpreting VNG |
| 2:00 - 2:15 |
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BREAK |
| 2:15 - 3:15 |
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Interpreting VNG, Continued |
| 3:15 - 3:30 |
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BREAK |
| 3:30 - 5:00 |
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Interpreting VNG, Continued |
| 5:00 |
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ADJOURN |
Friday, 06/06/08
| 8:00 - 9:30 |
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Identification & Treatment of Benign
Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo |
| 9:30 - 9:45 |
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BREAK |
| 9:45 - 10:45 |
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Management Options including Vestibular
& Balance Rehabilitation Therapy |
| 10:45 - 12:00 |
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Summary of Clinical Utility of Rotational
Chair & Dynamic Posturography |
| 12:00 - 1:00 |
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WORKING LUNCH
Actual Cases for Group Discussion |
| 1:00 - 20:00 |
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VEMP, SVV, AHR, and DVA testing - general
information |
| 2:00 - 2:15 |
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BREAK |
| 2:15 - 4:15 |
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Essentials of Direct Office Exam |
| 4:15 - 5:00 |
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Review of Working Lunch Cases |
| 5:00 |
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ADJOURN |
Saturday, 06/07/08
| 8:00 - 9:00 |
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Introduction to Spectrum Software |
| 9:00 - 12:00 |
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Nystagmus Testing with Analysis |
| 12:00 - 1:00 |
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LUNCH |
| 1:00 - 2:00 |
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Central Testing and Analysis |
| 2:00 - 4:00 |
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Positional Testing |
| 4:00 - 5:00 |
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Caloric Irrigation |
Fees
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Thursday / Friday Course
Saturday Course
Continuing
Education
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AAA Credits - Micromedical Technologies,
Inc. is applying for 1.5 CEU Credits through the
American Academy of Audiology to offer AAA CEU’s for
each Thursday/Friday Course at each location. We will
apply for 0.8 CEU’s for each Saturday Course at each
location. AAA approval of this continuing education
activity does not imply endorsement of course content,
specific products, or clinical procedures.
Accommodations
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Hampton Inn & Suite
Dulles
Reservations Ph: (703) 537-7800
http://www.hamptonsuitesdullesairport.com/
Reservations Deadline:
Friday, May 23, 2008
Rate: $159 single/double
Please call the number above for
reservations. Be sure to ask for the 'VNG Meeting' rate when making your
reservation.
Speaker
Biographies
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Judith White, M.D., Ph.D.
Section Head Vestibular & Balance
Disorders Head and Neck Institute Cleveland Clinic,
Cleveland OH
Dr. White is a board-certified
Otolaryngology and is Head of the Vestibular &
Balance Disorders Section of the Head and Neck Institute
at the Cleveland Clinic. Her specialty interests are in
vestibular disorders, dizziness and balance, hearing
problems and ear disease.
A. Tucker Gleason, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Clinical
Otolaryngology Director, Vestibular and Balance Center
University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville VA
Dr. Gleason is an Audiologist certified
by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Her
clinical practice is in dizziness & balance
disorders and tinnitus. Her research interests are in
vestibular physiology, cochlear mechanics, and
vestibular/visual interaction.
Workshop
Brochure
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Click
here to view a copy of the Washington D.C. brochure with
printable registration form.
Click
here to view a copy of the MMT 2008 Course Schedule.
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