Techniques and Strategies for Differentiating Central and Peripheral Vertigo

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Patrick Tino, PT, DPT Related seminars and products

Physical Therapist/Owner

PT Rehab, Consulting, & Education, LLC

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Patrick Tino, PT, DPT has been practicing physical therapy for 30 years across several settings ranging from acute care to home health to outpatient. He is an adjunct professor as well as an acute care residency faculty for the orthopedic rotation. Pat is the team lead for the orthopedic trauma and joint service at a 1150 bed, level 1 trauma and academic medical system in Tampa, Florida. He maintains a close working relationship with high-volume orthopedic surgeons who’ve mentored him over the years. Additionally, Pat regularly teaches multiple webinars and in-person live seminars on Orthopedic and Neurological topics. In his spare time, he likes reading, weight-lifting, and martial arts.

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Patrick Tino has employment relationships with All Phase Physical Therapy, Tampa General Hospital, Visiting Nurse Association, Pinnacle Home Care, Nova Southeastern University, Motivations Inc., and Medical Minds in Motion. He receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Patrick Tino is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association.

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Objectives

1.  Improve ability to diagnose vertigo by categorizing signs and symptoms as either 'central' or 'peripheral.' (Choi, 2018 & Omron, 2019)
2. Demonstrate expertise in classifying different types of nystagmus, including upbeat, downbeat, torsional, direction-fixed, and direction-changing. (Eggers, 2019)
3. Apply their newly acquired knowledge and skills effectively by correctly differentiating between central and peripheral causes of vertigo in at least three complex case scenarios. (Furman, 2019)

Outline

Foundations for Vertigo Diagnosis: From Basics to Expertise 

• Unlock the complexity of vertigo
• Understand direction, intensity, frequency, and duration
• Importance of recognizing nystagmus

Categorize Signs and Symptoms 

• Central vs. peripheral differentiation
• Achieve diagnostic proficiency
• Demystify nystagmus
  • Types and characteristics
  • Upbeat, downbeat, torsional, and more
  • Hands-on classification practice

Practical Application: Real-Life Case Scenarios 

• Interactive game-play
• Analyze signs, symptoms, and determine central or peripheral etiology
• Group discussions and 'tip sheets' for guidance
• Clinical decision-making

Target Audience

• Athletic Trainers
• Chiropractors
• Exercise Physiologists
• Nurse Practitioners
• Nurses
• Occupational Therapists
• Occupational Therapy Assistants
• Physical Therapists
• Physical Therapy Assistants
• Physician Assistants
• Physicians, Podiatrists
• Strength and Conditioning Coaches
• Other Rehabilitation and Fitness Professionals