Clinical
Edgeucation

Time & Date:
March 15-16, 2025 (9:00AM – 5:00PM)

Location
Body Restoration Windermere

Description:
16 hours of combined theory and practical instruction.

This is a great course to introduce the developing therapist to management of craniovertebral, craniofacial and temporomandibular dysfunctions.  At the end of this course you will understand the interconnections of this complex region and learn to safely and effectively assess and treat a variety of conditions that commonly originate from these structures.

Learning objectives include review of: 

• Craniovertebral anatomy
• Temporomandibular anatomy
• Vertebrobasilar Artery Anatomy
• Vertebral Artery Testing
• Cranial nerve anatomy and examination
• Regional Arthro and Osteokinematics
• Craniovertebral assessment and treatment
• TMJ assessment and treatment
• Postural influences
• Trigeminal facilitation
• Cervicogenic headaches / dizziness
• Clinical reasoning discussion
• Home exercise prescription
• Appropriate referrals to other disciplines

Instructors:
Nadine Fennig BScPT, CGIMS, MTC, CAFCI, CCTT, RMSK
Jonathan Reimer BScPT, BPE, FCAMPT, CGIMS 

Cost:
$800 + GST

Register: https://smartpt.ca/register

Time & Date:

Introductory Vestibular Rehabilitation
April 11, 2025 (12:30PM – 8:30PM)
April 12, 2025 (8:30PM – 4:30PM)

Advanced Vestibular Rehabilitation
April 13, 2025 (8:30PM – 4:30PM)

Location
Body Restoration Windermere

Description:

Introductory Vestibular Rehabilitation
A comprehensive, evidence based introductory course.

Course Content

• Geneneral anatomy of the vestibular system
• Pathophysiology of vestibular disorders
  • Etiology
  • Signs & symptoms of unilateral vestibular lesions (UVL), bilateral vestibular lesions (BVL), and benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)
• Differential diagnosis of the dizzy patient
  • Cervicogenic dizziness
  • Whiplash & the dizzy patient
  • VR and concussion
• Critical Elements of the clinical examination:
  • Oculomotor exam
  • Motion sensitivity testing
  • Balance and gait assessment
• BPPV assessment and treatment
• Treatment of UVL and BVL
• Case studies and practical time, lots of video

Advanced Vestibular Rehabilitation
This one day course is appropriate for therapists who have taken an introductory course and either have not had the opportunity to implement their knowledge extensively or would like to review and enhance their skills.

Course Content

• A review of the assessment and treatment of BPPV, UVL and BVL clients. Lecture and practical sessions.
• Pathophysiology of selected otologic and non otologic causes of dizziness not reviewed in detail during the introductory course. Examples: central dizziness, (migraine associated vertigo), and SCD. In particular, the role of vestibular rehab in concussion management will be presented.
• Advances in the assessment and treatment of these pathologies as well as cervicogenic dizziness
• Videos of nystagmus and oculomotor findings
• A variety of case studies will be presented
• Review quiz
  
  

Instructors:
Bernard Tonks BScPT, FCAMPT

Cost:
Introductory Course: $550 + GST
Advanced Course: $325 + GST
Take both and receive $50 off: $825 + GST

Website: https://vestibular-rehab.com/

Register: Course Registration Form

Register early as spaces are limited. This course is open to all healthcare disciplines.