Navigating PPPD - Diagnostic Criteria, Causes & Treatment Plans
Navigating PPPD - Diagnostic Criteria, Causes & Treatment Plans
This course includes
The instructors
Overview
Do you see patients with persistent dizziness? If so, you are not alone. There are multiple reasons for one to have persistent dizziness, with Persistent Postural Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD) being a common cause. Some studies cite PPPD as being a cause for persistent dizziness 53% of the time. Fortunately, with PPPD there are actionable steps we can take to minimize its impact on one’s quality of life.
Join Kregg Ochitwa in this on-demand online course as we delve into the background of PPPD, equipping you with essential tools for effective management.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- Define the diagnostic criteria for identifying PPPD.
- Understand the causes and triggers of PPPD.
- Develop a comprehensive treatment plan to minimize the impact of dizziness on one’s quality of life.
- Understand your role in the multidisciplinary approach to PPPD.
Bottom Line
As every patient's journey with persistent dizziness is unique, our aim is to help you build an evidence-based framework of strategies, combining your existing techniques with new insights that may not be within your current repertoire. We will also guide you in identifying when to collaborate with other care providers, ensuring the best possible outcomes for your patients.
Audience
This course welcomes physiotherapists (physical therapists) and allied health professionals who work closely with individuals struggling with dizziness.
Downloadable Resources Include
The following resources are available for download in the course:
- Course slides
- PPPD Info Summary Page (a concise reference for quick guidance)
- GAD-7 Anxiety
- The Activities-specific Balance Confidence (ABC) Scale
- Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI)
- Patient Health Questionnaire –8 (PHQ-8)
- Niigata Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness Questionnaire
- Vestibular Chart
- Visual Vertigo Analogue Scale
The instructors
BScPT, CWCE, CredMDT
Kregg has been a registered physical therapist since 1995. Over the years his caseload has shifted from solely orthopedic to a mix of orthopedic and vestibular. With this background he has also established a reputation for treating concussion, having treated athletes in the NFL, CFL, college ranks, WHL, high school athletes, and the weekend warrior.
In 1998, he took his first course in the field of vestibular rehabilitation. In 2008, he completed all of the requirements of the Vestibular Rehabilitation: a competency based course at Emory University, Atlanta Georgia. Since then he has continued to take ongoing courses throughout North America in regards to orthopedics, traumatic brain injury, and vestibular therapy. He has also been asked to teach weekend courses and present at various conferences throughout North America and Europe.
In 2010, Kregg opened North 49 Physical Therapy in his hometown of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The clinic has since grown from a staff of one to seven physical therapists, where over half of the caseload consists of patients with dizziness and/or balance issues.
Material included in this course
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Navigating PPPD - Diagnostic Criteria, Causes & Treatment Plans
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Welcome, Slides, and Resources
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What is PPPD?
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Patient History
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Physical Assessment
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Treatment of PPPD
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Barriers
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Final Thoughts
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Questions
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Feedback
Is a certificate of completion included with this course?
Once you have completed the course, a certificate of completion (including learning hours and course information) will be generated. You can download this certificate at any time. To learn more about course certificates on Embodia please visit this guide.
How can I get this course for free?
This course is free for Embodia Members. You can learn more about the membership options available by visiting the Embodia membership pricing page.
What other courses does Kregg Ochitwa teach?
Kregg Ochitwa has several other online courses available on Embodia. You can find all of his courses by visiting this page on Embodia Academy.
Note: Some of Kregg's courses have been approved for CEUs/CPDs for PTs in the US and South Africa. If a course has been approved, there will be a FAQ on the page that provides further information.