What Is Happening With BPPV and Older Adults?

Presented by J.J. Mowder-Tinney and Jeff Walter

What Is Happening With BPPV and Older Adults?

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Audio Runtime: 50 Minutes; Learning Assessment Time: 35 Minutes

Neuro Navigators Episode 1: What Is Happening With BPPV and Older Adults?
Jeff Walter, DPT, NCS, mastermind behind the loaded Dix-Hallpike, explains to J.J. Mowder-Tinney why we should be screening more older adults for BPPV but relying less on their symptom quality.

Learning Objectives
  • Interpret evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)
  • Apply evidence-based, practical strategies to maximize identification of BPPV in older adults and their impact on participation in occupations such as sleeping or toileting
  • Solve patient case scenarios involving vestibular agnosia
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Meet your instructors

J.J. Mowder-Tinney

Dr. J.J. Mowder-Tinney holds a bachelor of science degree in psychology from the University of Colorado Boulder, a master of science in physical therapy from the University of Miami, and a doctorate in physical therapy from Nova Southeastern University. With nearly three decades of diverse clinical experience, her expertise…

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Jeff Walter

Jeff Walter is the director of the Otolaryngology Vestibular and Balance Center at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pennsylvania. His clinical practice focuses on vestibular diagnostic testing and vestibular rehabilitation. He is an assistant professor of physical therapy in the Neuroscience Institute at Geisinger…

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Chapters & learning objectives

What Is Happening With BPPV and Older Adults?

1. What Is Happening With BPPV and Older Adults?

Jeff explains to J.J. why we should be screening more older adults for BPPV but relying less on their symptom quality.