Course Description:

Persons post concussion or mild head trauma can experience BPPV. It is not clear how
frequently BPPV occurs after concussion, yet when BPPV does happen, it can almost always be
managed. BPPV after head trauma is more likely to be bilateral. This course will provide
learners with the knowledge and skills to be able to recognize what BPPV is and what it is not.
Specific information about when to refer to other health providers is included so that the learner
can recognize the difference between BPPV and other more serious medical conditions. Clinical
pearls are provided to enhance the care of the persons that clinicians see with BPPV post
concussion or mild head injury. The Li maneuver is introduced for managing posterior canal
BPPV, especially for persons with neck or back pain, to augment practice skills. An explanation
of when vestibular testing is needed and what is included in a full battery of vestibular lab tests is
provided to enhance learners' understanding of what happens to patients who are referred to
specialists in vestibular disorders. This course is ideal for physical and occupational therapists in
any setting where persons with head trauma are seen.