Identify key functions of peripheral vestibular organs and describe the connection between vestibular anatomy/physiology and common vestibular pathologies.
1. Recognize symptoms indicative of BPPV and explain the mechanical principles involved in the diagnosis and treatment of BPPV in each of the canals
2. Explain the differential diagnosis through physiology and symptomatology, signs and symptoms of vestibular hypofunction, vertigo, Meniere’s disease and vestibular migraines.
3. Describe the neuroanatomy and physiology of the vestibular and trigeminal systems.
4. Explain the categorization of headaches, and demonstrate manual therapy and exercise in the management of headaches demonstrate advanced palpation skills in the cervical spine.
5. Demonstrate and understand evidence-based examination and intervention techniques for the treatment of cervicogenic dizziness, peripheral vestibular dysfunction, vertigo and dizziness.
6. List the considerations involved in the treatment of patients with post concussive syndrome.
7. Demonstrate a cervical scan examination and describe when a referral to other provider is needed.