Hi, This "vestibular" stuff is interesting to me. It seems I've gotten lots of continuing ed. brochures concerning "Vestibular Rehabilitation" that are put on by PTs. I do use sensory integration in my practice as a school OT, but from what I've done and seen in practice, the vestibular activities we do under this frame of reference look different than what people who practice "Vestibular Rehab", as it is termed, do. I was looking at a site (looks like it's written by a neurologist) that claims that mostly PTs do this sort of rehab, but that some OTs do it as well. "Vestibular Rehab", according to this site, seems to involve different techniques, maneuvers and tests that I'm not familiar with, and seems to be directed toward definite conditions that involve balance issues. For reference, here's the site (http://www.dizziness-and-balance.com/treatment/rehab.html#definition) There seem to be slight differences in terminology that may determine what field the majority of practitioners come from. There is a course put on by OTs, Sheila Frick & Mary Kawar called "Vestibular Habilitation From the Core", and I do also use this in practice via the "Astronaut Training" protocol. Just my two cents...perhaps this will clarify (or confuse more ;-)) the question from the person who initially began this thread. ~Jamie
--- On Wed, 2/25/09, Neal Luther <[email protected]> wrote: From: Neal Luther <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [OTlist] vestibular OT To: [email protected] Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2009, 6:20 AM It would be helpful to me for those with experience to talk about the differences in "vestibular" disorders and how you use this in an occupational model. Example, BPPV vs Meniere's disease vs sensory processing deficits. Thanks Neal C. Luther,OTR/L Advanced Home Care, Burlington Office 1-336-538-1194, xt 6672 [email protected] Home Care is our Business...Caring is our Specialty The information contained in this electronic document from Advanced Home Care is privileged and confidential information intended for the sole use of [email protected]. If the reader of this communication is not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify the person listed above and discard the original.-----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of ehthiers Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2009 4:46 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [OTlist] vestibular OT Ot's have been doing vestibular work since Jean Ayers (much of the basis for Sensory integration treatment starts at the vestibular system). However, with fall prevention becoming a big thing with Medicare everyone and their brother is becoming a vestibular specialist. I have vertigo and went through many local providers before I finally went to the one recommended by me in a course I took. Less physcial depends on if you have aides to help you out. It is a fascinating field and you would be mistaken for PT if you don't know how to bring an OT perspective to the program. Vestibular disorders association (VEDA) has lots of great information, here on the east coast an OT from the Ear Clinic in Atlanta does some great trainings. It all depends on what age group you want to work with. Elizabeth Thiers, OTR/L FECTS [email protected] > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] > [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of d. chang > Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2009 12:10 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: [OTlist] vestibular OT > > Hello !! > > I've been on this list for a while, but just as an owl. I > love reading > everything here. Im learning new things from each and every > one of you. > Education is just totally endless. There are so much stuff > to learn. Oh, before I go on, my name is Diana and Im in my > last year of OT program !! > > I'm very interested in vestibular field. A friend of mine > told me that the vestibular is an up and coming field for OT > AND its less physical demanding, which is perfect for me > because I have a meniere's disease and a low back pain. > > Does anyone know about this particular field? > > diana. > -- > Options? > www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com > > Archive? > www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]
