A Clinician’s Guide to Balance and Dizziness: Evaluation and Treatment by Dr. Charles M. Plishka is an essential resource for healthcare professionals facing an increasing number of referrals to treat balance impairment, gait disorders, and dizziness. This comprehensive guide offers evidence-based solutions with tests, measures, and interventions aligned with research studies whenever available.
The book begins with a detailed review of the anatomy and physiology of the systems involved in balance, providing readers with a foundational understanding that simplifies the identification of patient symptoms. This knowledge enables healthcare professionals to perform complete and thorough evaluations and devise effective treatment plans to mitigate fall risks.
Key Topics and Features Include:
- Understanding the mechanism of balance
- Comprehensive tests to evaluate balance-impaired patients
- Targeted tests and interventions for conditions like Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), vestibular loss, and other causes of dizziness
- Therapy treatments with step-by-step instructions
- Access to a companion website with video clips demonstrating key evaluation and treatment techniques
With its clear explanations and practical approach, A Clinician’s Guide to Balance and Dizziness is perfect for a wide range of professionals, including physical therapy students and clinicians, established physicians, vestibular and balance therapy specialists, occupational therapists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, audiologists, and athletic trainers.
Enhance your practice with this easy-to-use reference that promises better evaluations, more effective treatment plans, and improved patient outcomes. Get your copy today and stay at the forefront of balance and dizziness treatment.
Authors:
Charles M. Plishka (Author)
Edition:
1st
Publication Date:
June 15, 2015
