Please join us in congratulating Sonia Vovan, PT, who referred several clinicians to our products to earn points thru our Rockstar Rewards program. Sonia choose to use her points to donate to VeDA. v1st.co/rewards to join our Rewards Program today! #vestibular #physiotherapy

🚂🎾🪾 Dizzy cleaning up toys, picking up a ball, or clearing sticks from your yard? ⬇️⬆️ Here are paced ideas for reducing sensitivity to self-motion. Adjust speed/duration of activity to avoid elevating symptoms by more than 2 units from baseline. #vestibularrehabilitation #vestibular #physiotherapy

Want to use the most powerful tools in vestibular rehab? For those with unilateral vestibulopathy, gaze stability (VORx1) still wins, but surprisingly, proprioception influences VOR more than otoliths. Email [email protected] for a great vestibular PT job in northern Idaho! #ptjobs #vestibular

BBQ/Lempert/log roll.💡 Did you know? Horizontal or lateral canal BPPV accounts for approximately 15-46.3% of all BPPV cases (Bhandari et al., 2023; Cakir et al., 2006). 🕊️ Gentle and paced, for those who are more symptomatic. 🛟 Relatively effective at 74-85%. 🔁 Can end where started positionally.

Want to decrease risk of canal switch in BPPV? Be sure to wait 10 minutes and avoid supine positioning immediately after a maneuver! v1st.co/musc25 for a fantastic upcoming in-person or virtual vestibular conference, hosted in beautiful Charleston, South Carolina! #bppv #vestibularrehab

🌲 🥾 Dizzy when hiking or walking on uneven sidewalks in your neighborhood? Here is some practice negotiating uneven surfaces with vestibular rehab activities. Now, let’s get back outdoors! #vestibularrehab #vestibular #naturewalk

Can downbeat nystagmus from brain issues be treated? It's international Ataxia Awarenesss Day, and persons with ataxia may have downbeat nystagmus as a feature, creating double or blurred vision among other issues. v1st.co/downbeat to learn more! #IAAD #ataxia #downbeat #nystagmus #vestibularrehab

Looking for a flexible physical therapist job in suburban Philly? Email [email protected] to learn more - orthopedic, sports, and wellness-focused care, with opportunities to provide or learn vestibular/balance care if desired! #ptjob #physicaltherapist #privatepracticept #physicaltherapyjobs

Don't miss a FREE online event (register v1st.co/vert25) on #vestibularrehab, tech and more, with speakers such as Drs. Michael Schubert, Danit Macklin, Dara Meldrum, Helena Esmonde, + ENT Matthew Crowson, plus tech gurus Mark Berry + Patrick Esmonde. See you Wed, October 1, 9 AM to 130 PM EDT!

Why isn't vestibular rehab working? Check out this post for possible reasons as well as a free Dizziness Handicap Inventory pdf resource at v1st.co/freeDHI. Also, it's Balance Awareness Week, so don't forget to join the v1st.co/DizzyBat challenge! #vestibularrehab #balanceawarenessweek

🚧🚦 Dizzy or off-balance while walking over uneven surfaces (pavement can be so uneven!) and crossing the road? Treatment ideas incoming! 💃🏻It’s Balance Awareness Week, so visit v1st.co/DizzyBat to join the Dizzy Bat Challenge. #balanceawarenessweek #vestibularrehab #balancetraining

Tonight (Thursday, September 18) is the launch of our September Journal Club with the excellent Dr. Enrico Armato. v1st.co/EA25 to register and you're entered to win an awesome vestibular model. Watch at 7 PM Eastern or anytime after - it's recorded and will be on our YouTube channel! #vestibular

Vestibular migraine does NOT require headache! Shout it from the rooftops, check out these key vestibular migraine facts, and learn more at v1st.co/migrainetips. Also, it's Balance Awareness Week, so please join the v1st.co/DizzyBat challenge! #vestibularmigraine #balanceawarenessweek

Join us in recognizing Balance Awareness Week! If you or a colleague needs new infrared video goggles, get a free box of customizable face cushions for use with the goggles via coupon code CUSHION-BAW25. Let's help even more people with dizziness or imbalance! #balanceawarenessweek #vestibularrehab

❎ 🎯 Have you tried imaginary targets as a gentle vestibular rehab exercise? 🧠👂👁️ The goal is sensory integration: improve the ability of your inner ear balance system, proprioception (position sense) of the eyes/neck, vision, and brain to work as a better team. #vestibular #balanceawarenessweek

Got questions about BPPV? Here are a few answers! v1st.co/freePC for a free page/resources on posterior canal BPPV, the most common type. Also, it's Balance Awareness Week, so don't forget to join the v1st.co/DizzyBat challenge! #vestibular #bppv #balanceawarenessweek

It's Balance Awareness Week! Please join the Vestibular Disorders Association (VeDA) and the Vestibular Special Interest Group in the "Dizzy Bat Challenge" - fill out a form at v1st.co/DizzyBat to get in the action, plus we've got other action items listed too! #balanceawarenessweek

Interested in an international pediatric vestibular group for researchers and clinicians? v1st.co/IPBNpeds to fill out a form to show your interest, and check out these great facts from a leading member, Dr. Alfarghal Mohamad! #bppv #vestibularrehab #pediatricpt

⁉️ 👁️ Did you see which way the eyes went? ⏰ This case on play back: left horizontal beat (geotropic) nystagmus in left supine roll, stronger than right horizontal beat (geotropic) in right supine roll test. Diagnosis: left horizontal canalithiasis BPPV. #vestibular #nystagmus #balanceawarenessweek

Don't miss rare causes of unilateral vestibulopathy, like vestibular atelectasis! v1st.co/EA25 to register for our free Journal Club, launching Thurs, Sept 18 at 7 PM Eastern or watch after (recorded). Thanks to Dr. Amrato for excellent insights on this topic! #vestibularrehabilitation#vestibular#vestibular

🐟 Dizzy or imbalanced with exercise and leisure activities like walking over uneven ground and fishing? Here are progression options for you, with maximal meaning and value to real-world goals! #vestibularrehabilitation #physiotherapy #balanceawarenessweek

Happy World Physio Day! To celebrate, we've created this post as a Find a Vestibular Clinician resource: Share, save, and let us know of any other searchable pages around the world. Plus join INPA connect at v1st.co/INPAevents to join an international org with a Vestibular SIG. #worldPTday

Do you know Dr. Renato Cal? Here's a few insights from his extensive team research. Follow him on PubMed, Research Gate, or Instagram to keep up with his latest endeavors, including an upcoming course in California in Sept! #otolarynology #leadersinthefield #bppv #tbi #vestibularmigraine

😠 💎 Stubborn posterior cupuloithiasis BPPV that doesn’t clear with the Semont Liberatory maneuver? You could try the seated head-shaking maneuver! #bppv #vestibular #vestibularrehabilitation #balanceawarenessweek

What's the most effective treatment for horizontal cupulolithaisis (apogeotropic horizontal nystagmus on supine roll test) BPPV? v1st.co/EA25 to register for our September Journal Club with the fantastic Dr. Enrico Armato. Let's figure out tricky cases together! #bppv #vestibularrehabilitation

🚗 Dizzy while driving or riding as a passenger? 💡 Here are a few vestibular rehab ideas to work on tolerance to visual and self-motion challenges for driving. #vestibular #vestibularrehabilitation #motionsensitivity

Which maneuver is most effective for horizontal canalithaisis? While more research is needed, here's some insight on evidence to date. v1st.co/freeSide for a free article on the sidelying test, and save this post for future reference! #bppv #vestibularrehabiliatation #happyweekend

🛍️ Dizzy when shopping or when looking both ways to cross the street? ⏰ May be time to work on multi-directional head turns in a gentle and gradual way! #vestibularrehabilitation #concussion #vestibularmigraine #physicaltherapy #neuro

⚠️ Health crisis: dizziness in older adults should not be ignored! v1st.co/ANPT25 to register for in-person or online access to the upcoming Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy Conference - lectures will cover topics ranging from Atypical BPPV to Dual Task Training. #bppv #vestibularrehabilitation

New BPPV maneuver! Example in video is for torsional down beating nystagmus seen in a straight/deep head hang test, which could indicate either left anterior or right short arm posterior canalithiasis. #bppv #vestibularrehabilitation

Persistent geo or apogeotropic nystagmus - is it vestibular migraine, horizontal canal BPPV, or another issue? v1st.co/emailabs to join the free American Balance Society email list to get the Zoom link to this week's Vestibular Migraine Journal Club with Dr. Jeffery Sharon! #bppv #vestibularrehab

Nystagmus during BPPV treatment - do you watch its direction to see if a maneuver is successful? v1st.co/freeRoll to access free information about the supine roll test, a key assessment tool for the horiziontal canal. #bppv #vestibularrehabilitation #physicaltherapy

🚀 Here’s a progression of gaze substitution (also called gaze shift, 2 targets, or active eye and head exercises) to improve the ability to use eye and head movements to find items in busy places. #vestibular #vestibularrehabiliation #concussion #vestibularmigraine

Get your hands-on training at this in-person intro vestibular course in suburban Boston the weekend of December 6-7 with awesome instructor Dr. Naseem Chatiwala, PT. v1st.co/NC25 to register. The world needs more trained vestibular clinicians, so please spread the word! #vestibularrehabilitation

🤯 Falling or imbalanced but NOT dizzy - would you miss this BPPV case? 🚨Dr. Jeff Walter, PT, DPT, NCS brings us an insightful example of why we MUST assess for BPPV even when patients with imbalance deny dizziness or vertigo. #bppv #vestibularrehabilitation #vestibular #vestibularagnosia #falls

Epley not working due to patient's cervical extension limitations? The Hybrid maneuver has been shown to be an effective option. v1st.co/DizzyED to learn more at a top-notch in-person "Dizziness in the Emergency Department" course! #bppv #vestibularrehabilitation

What's your go-to BPPV testing order, or does it depend? v1st.co/freeDix for a free "Dix-Hallpike 101" info page. It's just one element of our growing "Vestibular Library" by Dr. Erin Kilkenny - bookmark to reference or share with students/newer vestibular clinicians! #bppv #vestibularrehabilitation

😴 Tried treating BPPV…while you sleep? When standard maneuvers like the modified Epley/canal repositioning maneuver fail to resolve posterior canal BPPV, consider the Sleep Maneuver! #bppv #vestibular #vestibularrehabilitation #vertigo

AMAZING concussion course opportunity coming your way. v1st.co/CC25 to register and learn from top lecturers on the latest in concussion care with a multi-disciplinary perspective. Intensive and TOTALLY worth it! #concussion #concussionrecovery #choosept #continuingeducation

🚨 🌳 Unsteady stepping over tree roots, uneven sidewalks, and other obstacles, especially if moving your head? Here’s a progression flow for single limb balance to step over obstacles with head turns. #vestibularrehabilitation #balancetraining #dualtask

Could neck strength reduce concussion risk and help with post-concussion issues? v1st.co/INPAevents to join INPA Connect (free) and attend a free webinar "Dizziness Post-Concussion" presented by Drs. Carrie Hoppes and Chuck Plishka on Thursday, August 13 at 14:00 UTC (10 AM Eastern). #concussion

Vestibular migraine or stroke - what would you suspect? v1st.co/DizzyED to register for an amazing 1-day in-person course on "Dizziness in the ED" on Sunday, Sept 21 in gorgeous Charlotte, NC. Bonus: 2-day Musculoskeletal in the ED is available Sept 19-20 too! #vestibular @theeddpt.bsky.social

Vestibular migraine or stroke - what would you suspect? v1st.co/DizzyED to register for an amazing 1-day in-person course on "Dizziness in the ED" on Sunday, Sept 21 in gorgeous Charlotte, NC. Bonus: 2-day Musculoskeletal in the ED is available Sept 19-20 too! #vestibular @theeddpt.bsky.social

💃🏻 Dizzy with self and/or visual motion like enjoying a party? 🤹 Here are some fresh ideas using tools found in many clinics/homes, such as balls, rings, scarves, balance pads (option: couch cushion), a frisbee, holiday projection light, and Heco Stick, just to name a few! #vestibularrehabilitation

For a new learner or a "ready to refresh" learner, our intro series courses are for YOU. Learn more at v1st.co/education, and let's grow together! #vestibularrehabilitation #bppv #differentialdiagnosis#vestibular#vestibular #continuingeducation

Foggy and slow due to a vestibular issue or concussion? Let’s work on reaction time! This progression works on single limb balance when a foot taps colored dots on floor and a hand catches juggling scarves for visual movement and reaction time. #vestibularrehabilitation #concussion

What is sensory reweighting? It's when we try to train the brain to increase use of senses like joint position (somatosensory or proprioception) to help more when needed. v1st.co/AVM25 is the Zoom link for this Friday's webinar on Vestibular Rehab by AVMIB (an international board). #vestibularrehab

😍 Do you want free downloads, a range of vestibular treatment ideas, and amazing online or in-person vestibular course options? v1st.co/ANTE for downloads + courses. Follow Dizzy Diagnostics for the great treatment ideas. We love to collaborate with this crew - they ROCK! #vestibularrehabilitation

🚘 Dizzy in cars, grocery stores, when a train goes past, or when viewing visual movement or patterns? Try using gift wrap, printed patterns, or videos from YouTube (Rebalance Physiotherapy or Gabrielle Pierce, PT. #vestibularrehabilitation #concussionrecovery #physicaltherapy

Live in Canada or India and ready to add dizziness and balance care to your skills set in 2025? v1st.co/NP49 for Kregg Ochitwa's hybrid option or email [email protected] for in-person India options. Patients need care everywhere! #vestibularrehabilitation #physiotherapy