Evaluating the Vestibular System: Determining, Balance, Coordination, and Processing Issues
The vestibular system including the brainstem, inner ear and midbrain is responsible for balance, coordination, and processing information from the brainstem to the midbrain and finally the forebrain. It plays a major role in coordinating information from our environment and making decisions on how we respond to this input. The physical, emotional, and neurological integration processes can be interrupted when the vestibular system is not functioning correctly.
The manifestations of vestibular damage are especially important in the evaluation of brainstem dysfunction injury. The circuitry of the vestibular system extends to a large part of the brainstem, and simple clinical tests of vestibular function can be formed to determine brainstem involvement. Knowing before the situation or condition escalates is paramount to achieving a more efficient, less stressful (both to the child and family) resolution.
This course will show you how to work with this complex sensory system. We will teach you how to evaluate systems and determine deficits and imbalances that can be affecting the person’s overall health and functional capacity. Remember, balance, posture, coordination, sensory processing, and all activities of daily living are intimately related to its proper function.
In this online program, Drs. Rosen and Watson will walk you through an understanding of the entire vestibular system, its anatomy, functions and impact on a person’s functional capacity.
Skills You Will Learn
✓ Complete examination of the vestibular system
✓ Determine what part of the vestibular system is dysfunctional
✓ The role of the vestibular system in balance, coordination, and processing issues
✓ Spinal and cranial corrective protocols to help balance and improve vestibular system function
✓ Targeted home exercises for patients to help support your adjustment protocols
Resources Provided
✓ Video class modules
✓ Evaluation & technique presentations
✓ Practical demonstrations
✓ Calls to action (CTAs)
✓ Live calls with instructor
✓ Interactive private Facebook group
✓ Complete PDF workbooks
✓ Email access to Dr. Rosen & Dr. Watson
Course Contents
12 Modules | 12 CTAs
Class 1 – The Vestibular System: Balance
Class 2 – The Vestibular System: Forward Head Posture and TMJ Joint
Class 3 – The Vestibular System: Posterior Weight Bearing and Anterior Boot Mechanism and Postural Considerations
Class 4 – The Vestibular System: Processing
Class 5 – The Role of CSF
Class 6 – Understanding the Cranium: The Dural Meningeal System
Class 7 – Spinal and Cranial Protocols for Vestibular Imbalances
Class 8 – Examination of the Vestibular System: Standing Vestibular
Class 9 – Seated Exam: Visual Acuity and Eye-Hand Coordination
Class 10 – Upper Cervical Evaluation: Atlas and Axis, Occipital Sideslip/Compression and Cranial Nerve Evaluation
Class 11 – Demonstration of Vestibular Examination
Class 12 – Demonstration of Atlas/Axis Dural Restriction Exam
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
Testimonial: Kim Miller, LMT
“I decided to take this course because it sounded interesting and I was curious to take a course taught by Dr. Rosen and Dr. Watson. I was hoping to gain a better understanding of the vestibular system and apply that knowledge to my massage therapy practice.
Three takeaways I’ve already shared with others are… The bones in the cranium move with every deep breath. The brain and entire body plays a part in maintaining balance. In thinking about the vestibular system, we can’t just look at the inner ear. Our fascial system is all interconnected, which allows for restrictions in the neck to be felt and tested for by observing how the legs react when the head is turned.
Having a new expanded understanding of how the body works is influencing my view of my own body and my work already. By knowing more, I am able to notice and respond to different cues from myself and my clients’ bodies.
I have a client who has chronic issues with dizziness. Through the process of taking this course I began approaching my work with her with more of a view of her full spine and alignment. In the past we had focused most of the work on her neck with good results, but not long lasting relief. I’m curious to see if with time she is able to hold on to the improvements longer now that I’m incorporating more work throughout.
I found this class to be very interesting and challenging. Thank you!!!”
Testimonial: Lilian Aliberti, DC
“I took this program to learn more about the vestibular system and understand our importance in helping more and more patients.
The classes are very didactic. Learning from this couple is always wonderful – always ready to answer questions.
Learning more and more from this couple helps me to do my best for all my patients and be able to help more and more cases and families with the power of chiropractic.
A patient with a lot of vertigo and dizziness, was unable to work, taking medication for 2 months without any improvement, I applied what I learned on the course and after one session she only had mild vertigo when turning over in bed and after 2 more sessions she didn’t feel it nothing more, he went back to working and dancing and never took any medication again.
I’m simply addicted to learning from this couple, I don’t miss any of their courses and I guarantee, learning from them changes your life and practices in every way. I am very grateful for their lives and the opportunity they give us through all these incredible teachings.”
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