Clinic Equipment Recommendations & Review of Free-Access Educational Resources for Vestibular Clinicians
Information compiled by Danielle Tolman, PT, DPT
Evaluation Equipment Recommendations
Infrared Video Goggles
Foam Balance Pads- Affordable options found on amazon
Dynamic Visual Acuity Eye ChartsTuning ForksWeber Test: 512 Hz
Rinne Test: 256 Hz
Vibratory: 128 Hz (Somatosensory)
Tape Measure for Convergence Testing- Measures in cm
Patient Education Recommendations
Posters
Anatomical ModelsHandoutsReferral/Resource List- Create a resource list of additional specialists relevant to your specific geographic location
Videos or Short PowerPoint- Having infrared goggle nystagmus examples or graphics depicting BPPV helps the patient to better understand the concept
Treatment Equipment Recommendations
Visual Conflict Boards
- Create at home with busy printable patterns, wrapping paper, or self-adhesive wall paper
Post-it Note Targets- Different sizes, colors
Dynamic Labeled Targets- Use different objects such as a balloon or soccer ball with targets, letters, numbers, etc written all over them
Hart ChartsSimple Virtual Reality HeadsetVR Apps- VR rollercoaster (apple)
- VR rollercoaster (google play/android)
Additional AppsaVOR app (apple only)
OKN strips (apple) OKN strips (google play/android)
Insight timer Meditation App (apple) Insight Timer (google/android)
Sway Medical (apple) Sway Medical (google/android)
iMAV (apple only)
Brock Strings- Homemade or Amazon (pack of 3 for $7.99)
Additional Comprehensive Equipment ListClinician Education
MedBridge
Vestibular First Course ListVeDA360 Neuro Health InstituteWebsites with Resources & Videos
YouTube Channels
Emory University Dizziness & Balance https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrhGWxA-cAd6Ee7ZTaq9J_w/videos
Vestibular Today https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9CbwkKpJKziVLMURf6Mcyw/videos
Fauquier ENT https://www.youtube.com/user/fauquierent/videos
Dr Peter Johns https://www.youtube.com/user/peterjohns84/videos
Dr Michael Teixido https://www.youtube.com/user/DRMTCI/videos
VestiCOMM Newsletter (By Vesticam)- Newsletter Archive: https://us8.campaign-archive.com/home/?u=5cad87151d32c1b4e3daf3ed0&id=77b5874bf8
- "Each quarter Vesticam will be sharing links to vestibular research, upcoming vestibular courses and conferences, webinars, and profiles on health professionals working in the vestibular realm. In the spirit of this new exciting online community space, we’d love your suggestions and feedback to make this a success! This is your newsletter, so please contribute and share!"
Facebook Groups
EvidenceCEU Vestibular Study Group
Pediatric Vestibular Therapists (private group)Vestibular Rehab SIGAPTA Academy of Neurological Physical Therapy360 Neuro Health InstituteResearch Article Access
Journal of Vestibular Research
Google ScholarResearch GateVestibular Disorders Association
Provider Directory
Resources for PatientsAcademy of Neurologic Physical Therapy (APTA Vestibular SIG)
Patient Education Sheets
Physician Fact SheetsDizzy Pub Fare- Monthly Abstract Review
http://www.neuropt.org/special-interest-groups/vestibular-rehabilitation/dizzy-pub-fare
Abstract of the WeekPodcastsAdditional Resources including billing/coding recommendationsVestibular Telehealth Resources
APTA Telehealth Resources
APTA’s top 10 ‘To Do” list for TelehealthPractice Acts by StatePodcast Episode- A discussion on the use of telehealth in vestibular rehabilitation with Sarah Gallagher PT, DPT, NCS and Sara Oxborough PT: https://podcasts.neuropt.org/vrsig/telehealth-in-vestibular-rehabilitation/
Vestibular SIG Article- Vestibular Rehab Special Interest Group Newsletter with Telehealth Presentation Summary and resources: http://www.neuropt.org/docs/default-source/vsig-newsletters/spring-summer-2019.pdf?sfvrsn=f5695343_0