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Clinical Use of Computerized Dynamic Posturography Live Webinar

Utilize Information from this Webinar to Design Specific and Targeted Treatment Programs for Optimizing Therapy Outcomes

Mark your calendar for Wednesday, December 4th at 4:30pm CST

This webinar is in collaboration with 360 Neuro Health as part of their 360 L.A.B.S. (Leading Advancements, Breakthroughs & Solutions) Series! Click the button below to access the course registration page.

Description

What makes balance treatment so challenging?

The balance system is complex, requiring integration of sensory information from the somatosensory system (joints and muscles), the visual system, and the vestibular system (inner ear) by the central nervous system to maintain safe postural control. Disruptions of this intricate system can result in a balance problem, and the situation can be complicated if there is disruption in more than one part of this neural network. In addition, patients’ adaptive responses vary widely and can result in a variety of clinical presentations, including the severity of impairments among individuals and their road of recovery. A one-size-fits-all approach to treating these complex problems is not likely to produce optimal results. With this complex system, there is a risk of missing something in the evaluation, leading to ineffective treatment, patient frustration, diminished reputation, reduced referrals, and other negative consequences. Specialized care is not easy, but the rewards for a successful program with good outcomes can be significant.

How does specialized balance care address these problems?

The process starts with a comprehensive assessment using the best available tools – both clinical and computerized. A proper evaluation begins with a thorough intake of symptoms and past medical history followed by a neurological examination that includes assessment of sensory and motor systems. Treatment plans that focus on discrete, measured impairments are more efficient and more likely to produce optimal results. Objective data to guide the patient’s care plan can also be used to monitor progress, customize treatment, document effectiveness, and add to patient motivation. Outcome studies have established that a customized approach results in better outcomes than general approaches.

Does this limit your practice?

Balance issues touch a wide variety of patient groups. Successful balance centers will attract referrals from sources looking for help with more complex patient problems (neurologic, geriatric, vestibular, and more). A track record of success with challenging patients can be the foundation for growth. With increased attention to concussion in contact sports, there is a developing need for managing patients who have sustained a concussion. The additional training and clinical systems used for balance can also be applied to managing patients with concussion, and that represents a growth opportunity to attract an even larger population.

Objectives

By the end of this webinar, you will be able to:

• Explain how sensory inputs into the central nervous system influence motor outputs to maintain balance

• Recognize the role of computerized dynamic posturography (CDP) to identify sensory and motor impairments that affect balance

• Utilize impairment findings from the CDP to design specific and targeted treatment programs for optimizing therapy outcomes

Webinar Curriculum

• A Review of the Major Components of Balance

• What is Computerized Dynamic Posturography (CDP)?

• CDP Testing: An Abnormal Sensory Organization Test (SOT)

• CDP Testing: An Abnormal Motor Control Test (MCT)

• Transitioning Abnormal CDP Results into Quick Training on the CDP

• Question & Answer Session

What’s Included

• 1 Hour of Continuing Education Credits

• Live Q&A Session

• Lifetime Access to Course Material