Neuro Navigators Episode 1: What Is Happening With BPPV and Older Adults?

Jeff Walter, 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 Timestamps (00:00:00) Welcome (00:01:00) Introduction to guest (00:05:42) Why this clinical question? (00:22:46) Vestibular agnosia: lack of perception in BPPV (00:29:00) Advancements in testing for BPPV: the loaded Dix-Hallpike (00:43:05) Three main takeaways Resources Mentioned In Episode: Demonstration: Loaded Dix-Hallpike Testing - Jeff Walter | MedBridge Neuro Navigators is brought to you by MedBridge. If you’d like to earn continuing education credit for listening to this episode and access bonus takeaway handouts, log in to your MedBridge account and navigate to the course where you’ll find accreditation details. If applicable, complete the post-course assessment and survey to be eligible for credit. The takeaway handout on MedBridge gives you the key points mentioned in this episode, along with additional resources you can implement into your practice right away. To hear more episodes of Neuro Navigators, visit https://www.medbridge.com/neuro-navigators. If you’d like to subscribe to MedBridge, visit https://www.medbridge.com/pricing/