BPPV Screening & Treatment for Physical Therapists | Jetstream with Kendra Harring DPT, GCS and Brittany Valdez DPT, NCS
Are you ducking the dizzy patient or passing them off to someone else's schedule? In this episode of the Jetset Physical Therapy Podcast, we sit down with advanced vestibular rehab specialists Kendra Herring, DPT, GCS, and Brittany Person Valdez, DPT, NCS, to break down why so many clinicians overcomplicate BPPV—and how to stop doing it. We explore how to refine your subjective exam to cut through the "fluff" and confidently screen for true positional vertigo. Learn what to do when a Dix-Hallpike is negative but symptoms say otherwise, why the Gefani maneuver might completely replace your old-school barbecue roll, and how to identify "post-BPPV syndrome." Treating basic BPPV is one of the most rewarding skills a clinician can have, giving you massive impact in just 1 to 2 visits.
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TIMESTAMPS
[00:00:33] Meet the Instructors: Neurologic & Geriatric Vestibular Specialists
[00:05:04] The Dizzy Patient: Essential Screening Questions for Non-Vestibular Certified PTs
[00:07:18] Why the Subjective Exam is the Most Critical Part of Vertigo Triage
[00:11:41] What to Do When the Dix-Hallpike Exam is Negative (But Symptoms Match BPPV)
[00:13:29] Red Flags in Vestibular Triage: Ocular Motor Exams & Central Signs
[00:15:53] BPPV and Nystagmus Suppression: Can You Have True Vertigo Without Nystagmus?
[00:17:46] Epley Maneuver vs. Gefani Maneuver vs. Barbecue Roll: What Percentage of Patients Need What?
[00:19:35] Handling Patient Fear and Managing Motion Sensitivity on the Treatment Table
[00:23:38] How Many Visits Does a Typical BPPV Episode of Care Take?
[00:26:43] Post-BPPV Syndrome: Habituation Exercises & Managing Chronic Dizziness Anxiety
[00:32:01] Building Your Foundational Vestibular Skills (Monday Morning Ready Techniques)
[00:38:11] Jetset Rehab Education Hawaii Course Registration & Upcoming 2027 Course Teasers
Disclaimer: The information discussed in this video is for educational purposes only and should not replace individualized medical, professional, or legal advice.
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