Evaluation & Correction of the Vestibular System
Evaluation & Correction of the Vestibular System: Enhance Neurological Function and Postural Stability Through Targeted Chiropractic Protocols
The vestibular system is a cornerstone of balance, coordination, and spatial awareness—yet it’s often overlooked in traditional chiropractic evaluations. Dysfunction in this system can manifest as poor posture, delayed motor development, sensory integration challenges, and chronic instability in both children and adults.
In this focused online training, you’ll learn how to assess and correct imbalances in the vestibular system using gentle, effective chiropractic and cranial protocols. This course gives you practical, neurologically-based tools to identify dysfunction and restore healthy communication between the inner ear, brain, and spine.
Whether you’re working with pediatric neurodevelopment, adult balance issues, or chronic postural challenges, this class will give you the skills to make a profound difference in your patients’ lives.
What You’ll Learn
- The anatomy and function of the vestibular system and its role in postural regulation
- How to evaluate vestibular integrity through neurological testing and clinical observation
- Chiropractic and cranial adjusting protocols that support vestibular balance and sensory integration
- How vestibular dysfunction affects spinal stability, motor control, and coordination
- Techniques to address compensatory patterns in the cervical spine, cranium, and dural system
Resources Provided
- Video class modules
- Evaluation & technique presentations
- Practical demonstrations
- Calls to action (CTAs)
- Complete PDF workbooks
- Full transcriptions of video classes
- Email access to Dr. Rosen & Dr. Watson
Why Take This Course?
- Vestibular imbalances are often at the root of developmental delays, learning difficulties, and balance disorders
- These protocols offer chiropractors a safe, effective way to influence deep neurological systems
- Restoring vestibular function supports better posture, movement, attention, and overall nervous system regulation
Who Is This Course For?
Chiropractors who want to:
- Expand their neurological and cranial adjusting skill set
- Address root-cause imbalances in patients with sensory, motor, or postural challenges
- Support developmental milestones and balance issues with confidence and clarity
- Deliver more comprehensive, results-driven care in family and pediatric practices
By adding vestibular assessment and correction to your clinical toolbox, you’ll unlock a new level of care—one that addresses foundational neurological patterns and helps patients achieve greater function, stability, and wellness.
Course Contents
14 Modules | 14 CTAs
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Module 01 The Vestibular System: Balance
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Module 02 The Vestibular System: Forward Head Posture and TMJ Joint
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Module 03 The Vestibular System: Posterior Weight Bearing and Anterior Boot Mechanism and Postural Considerations
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Module 04 The Vestibular System: Processing
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Module 05 The Role of CSF
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Module 06 Understanding the Cranium: The Dural Meningeal System
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Module 07 Spinal and Cranial Protocols for Vestibular Imbalances
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Module 08 Examination of the Vestibular System: Standing Vestibular
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Module 09 Seated Exam: Visual Acuity and Eye-Hand Coordination
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Module 10 Upper Cervical Evaluation: Atlas and Axis, Occipital Sideslip/Compression and Cranial Nerve Evaluation
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Module 11 Demonstration of Vestibular Examination
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Module 12 Atlas/Axis Dural Restriction Exam: Addressing Anterior Atlas Subluxation and Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction
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Module 13 Cranial Corrections: Occipital Flexion/Extension and CSF Balancing Techniques
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Module 14 Cranial Corrections: Sphenoid and Temporal Corrections
Meet the Instructors
As early as first quarter in chiropractic school they were attracted to each other’s commitment to chiropractic and the pursuit of excellence. Their combined 80 years of personal and clinical and teaching experience, in delivering the chiropractic adjustment is unparalleled in the chiropractic profession. Their international outreach through teaching, writing and lecturing has been a driving force in their personal and professional careers since their first seminar taught together as students, in 1979.
Their years of experience have taught them what works and what does not work to create a successful practice and lifestyle. The more competent and comprehensive your expertise you will find that more patients will seek your services and your practice will grow exponentially.
Feedback From Our Students
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Dr. Catherine Duhamel
I took this program because I wanted a better Comprehension of vestibular system.
This course is short but really useful and it’s not a big investment of time so is perfect for the doctor in practice. With the transcription, the video and the PowerPoint, it’s really easy to learn if English is not your first language.
I will be better for the evaluation of the vestibular system. I’m an Atlas orthogonal practitioner, so I see a lot of people with this kind of trouble. I will be better able to explain to my patient why they have this symptome too.
I will use the evaluation and I will show how the forehead and occipital to explain why their posture is so important.
Thank you again, I love all the program and I recommend them very often.
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Theresa K. Gormly, DC
I feel that as much detail as I can get from the courses will always benefit me for my patient protocols. The specific examination protocols for this course and the explanation of how they connect to the vestibular system was very helpful. The more detail I learn regarding the different protocols enhances my ability to diagnose and treat the various conditions I am presented with.
One instant that has worked for a particular 1 year old is my cranial adjustments when she is constipated. Recently she had not gone for 7 days and I treated her adjusting her thoracic spine and cranial adjustments and she had a bowel movement a few hours later. So I can’t say it was just the vestibular course that helped because I combined everything you have taught us and I am so grateful for that help.
Thank you again for your attention to detail and the ability for me as someone who is deaf to be able to access the information you have shared.
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Brigitte DeLashmette, MD
I took this program because I wanted to learn more about how the vestibular system is implicated in nervous system issues, and how to identify when it is.
I learned about symptoms/signs of over- or under-functioning vestibular cochlear nerve and I learned tests/observations that could point to vestibular malfunction as well as some physical tests to do to confirm occipital side slip or torque.
I have a few more tools to observe/check in with patients and identify if there are potential any vestibular issues.
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