174: Mastering The Vestibular System With Helena Esmonde, PT, DPT, NCS

On today’s show we were excited to have a discussion with Dr. Helena Esmonde, PT, DPT, NCS. She is a vestibular expert and shares her journey as a vestibular therapist in multiple settings, including the ED, as well as the very interesting course her career has taken. Helena has over 18 years of clinical experience as a neurologic clinical specialist, was vestibular trained at Emory's vestibular competency course, and co-founded Vestibular First, a company which makes affordable infrared video goggles and educational tools. Helena has taught vestibular topics at universities, national conferences, and continuing education courses as well as hosting an online Journal Club with renowned vestibular experts serving as her special guests each month, because she loves discussing all things vestibular!

In this episode you’re going to learn:

• A little known fact about people with Parkinson’s and hypofunction and what to do about it
• How common vestibular disorders are 
• The best screening assessments to perform
• The importance of the cervical spine and rotational movement in vestibular function 
• Why infrared video goggles are crucial to vestibular assessment
• Where to get a 3D printed vestibular system for educational purposes
• Where to get resources you need in order to help your patients with vestibular dysfunction

Learn more about Helena and all of the resources she has here:

@VestibularFirst (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn) http://vestibularfirst.com