PPPD: An Update on Mechanisms to Inform Treatment
DESCRIPTION
Dizziness and balance problems are very common yet notoriously hard to diagnose and treat effectively resulting in patients with vestibular and balance disorders too often impaired by their symptoms for many years. This webinar will review the chronic functional vestibular disorder of persistent postural-perceptual dizziness (PPPD) with a particular emphasis on recent findings that may enhance treatment. Results of larger studies of vestibular rehabilitation, medication and psychotherapy as well as investigations of misperception of motion in patients with PPPD have been published recently. These do not yet provide Level One evidence about individualized therapy but point to opportunities to improve treatment.
INSTRUCTOR
Jeffrey P. Staab, MD, MS
LEARNER OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Utilize recent evidence about the three main treatment modalities for PPPD to improve individualized care for patients
- Incorporate recent data about misperception of motion in patients with PPPD into clinical management
SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION
Participants will watch the on-demand recording in its entirety and complete an attendance verification and assessment in the Academy Learning Portal. You will have three months from the date of purchase to complete and review the course material. You will receive a reminder email two weeks before the expiration date.
AUDIENCE
Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
Nursing:
The Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院 is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This CNE is being offered for 1.5 contact hours of continuing nursing education including 0.25 pharmacology contact hours.
Occupational Therapists:
The Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院 is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 7486. This distance learning independent webinar is offered at .15 CEUs [intermediate, OT service delivery/ Foundational Knowledge]. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
Physical Therapists: This online course has been approved by the Illinois Physical Therapy Board for 1.5 Contact Hours. Approval #216-000069
Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院 is recognized by California and the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education for 1.5 Contact Hours on 2/6/2026.
Many states accept continuing education contact hours recognized in other states, enabling professionals to use these hours to meet their licensing or certification requirements. Please consult your state regulations to see if this meets CEU requirements for your license.
DISCLOSURES
Course Directors and Planning Committee Members:
Julie Lenkiewicz, MS, CCC-SLP - Has nothing to disclose.
Melissa Kolski, PT, OCS, Dip MDT - Has nothing to disclose.
Leslie Marriott, OT - Has nothing to disclose.
Pamela Pfeifer, MS, RN, NPD-BC - Has nothing to disclose.
Speakers, Moderators and Panelists:
Jeffrey P. Staab, MD, MS - Has nothing to disclose.
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