2nd Edition
A Guide to Balance and Dizziness Neurologic Evaluation and Treatment of Vestibular Conditions
1. The Systems of Balance 2. Vision and the Oculomotor Anatomy 3. Ear Anatomy and Vestiblar Anatomay 4. Musculoskeletal and Somatosensory Anatomy 5. The Cerebrum, Cerebellum, Brainstem, and Cranial Nerves 6. Cognition and Spatial Memory 7. Examination of Vision and Vestibular Systems 8. Examination of Somatosensory and Musculoskeletal Systems 9. Neurologic Bedside Examination 10. Equipment for Evaluation 11. Differential Diagnosis of Diplopia, Dizziness, and Vertigo 12. Outcome Measures and Documentation 13. Vision Interventions 14. Vestibular and Balance Interventions 15. Parkinson's, Multiple Sclerosis, and Stroke 16. Quick Reference
Biography
Charles M. Plishka, PT, DPT, NCS earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Creighton University in Omaha, NE, and is board-certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist in physical therapy. He is the owner of Posture & Balance Concepts, LLC, which offers consulting services, program development, and continuing education courses. He teaches continuing education courses on the topics of vestibular therapy, evaluation and treatment of balance and dizziness, Parkinson’s disease, and multiple sclerosis, acquired brain injury, and is an international speaker on topics of vestibular therapy. He is co-owner and operator of a vestibular and balance clinic in Billings, Montana, USA.
Dr. Plishka is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association where he has served as the Secretary of the Vestibular Special Interest Group. He is a founder and served as Chair of the Vestibular Special Interest Group for the International Neurologic Physical Therapy Association (INPA), which is part of World Physiotherapy.
He is excited to present A Guide to Balance and Dizziness: Neurologic Evaluation and Treatment of Vestibular Conditions, Second Edition as an introductory text and reference for students and clinicians of different disciplines who evaluate and treat those patients suffering from dizziness and/or disequilibrium.
