Vertigo

Lesson 1:  Dizziness When Turning Over

A woman presents to the physical therapy clinic with complaints of dizziness.

Members Only History of Vertigo and Falling

The physical therapist asks the patient if she has any history of dizziness and/or falls.

Members Only Duration and Associated Symptoms

The physical therapist asks about the duration of the vertigo episodes and associated symptoms that would suggest stroke.

Members Only Provocative and Alleviating Factors

The physical therapist asks about situations that provoke the patient's dizziness. She also reviews her medications to ensure there have been no recent changes.

Members Only Goals of Therapy

The physical therapist asks if the patient has received any other treatment for her vertigo, and what she hopes to accomplish with physical therapy.

Lesson 1:  The Vestibular System

The physical therapist explains that she thinks the patient's dizziness is due to a problem in her vestibular system. Learn how to explain the function of the vestibular system in Spanish.

Members Only Preparing the Patient

The physical therapist prepares the patient for the Dix-Hallpike maneuver used to diagnose benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. When positive, this maneuver is uncomfortable for the patient.

Members Only The Dix-Hallpike Maneuver

Learn how to perform a Dix-Hallpike maneuver in Spanish. This maneuver is used to diagnose benign paroxysmal vertigo.

Members Only The Epley Maneuver

Learn how to instruct a patient through the Epley maneuver in Spanish. The Epley maneuver is used to treat benign paroxysmal positional vertigo.

Members Only Crystals Break Free and You Get Dizzy

Explain in Spanish, how tiny crystals in your inner ear become dislodged and cause vertigo.

Members Only How the Epley Maneuver Works

Explain how the Epley Maneuver works to treat Benign Positional Vertigo in Spanish.