Migraine and Vestibular Migraine - The Role of Physical Therapy
Migraine and Vestibular Migraine - The Role of Physical Therapy
This course includes
The instructors
Overview
Migraines and vestibular migraines have emerged as significant contributors to disability worldwide, especially among young women. As healthcare providers, we understand that these conditions go beyond mere headaches, profoundly impacting our patients' quality of life.
Fortunately, there are actionable steps we can take to minimize their effects.
Join Kregg Ochitwa in this online course as we delve into the background of migraines and vestibular migraines, equipping you with essential tools for effective management.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this online course you will be able to:
- Define the diagnostic criteria for identifying migraines and vestibular migraines.
- Develop comprehensive treatment plans to prevent the occurrence of migraines or vestibular migraines in your patients.
- Establish effective treatment strategies to manage migraines or vestibular migraines when they do occur.
- Understand your role in the multidisciplinary approach to migraine management.
Bottom Line
As every patient's journey with migraines and vestibular migraines is unique, our aim is to help you build a playbook of successful strategies, combining your existing techniques with new insights that may not be within your current repertoire. We will also guide you in identifying when to collaborate with other care providers, ensuring the best possible outcomes for your patients.
Audience
This online course welcomes physiotherapists (physical therapists) and rehabilitation professionals who work closely with individuals struggling with migraines and/or dizziness.
Downloadable Resources Include
- Course slides.
- Migraine Info Summary Page (a concise reference for quick guidance).
The instructors
BScPT, CWCE, CredMDT
Kregg has been a registered physical therapist since 1995. Over the years, his caseload has evolved from exclusively orthopedic care to a blend of orthopedic and vestibular rehabilitation. With this background, he has established a strong reputation in concussion management, having treated athletes in the NFL, CFL, collegiate ranks, WHL, high school athletics, and the dedicated weekend warrior.
In 1998, he completed his first course in vestibular rehabilitation. In 2008, he fulfilled all requirements of the Vestibular Rehabilitation: A Competency-Based Course at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Since then, he has pursued extensive continuing education throughout North America in orthopedics, traumatic brain injury, and vestibular therapy. In 2025, he earned the designation of Advanced Vestibular Physical Therapist (AVPT) through the University of Pittsburgh.
Given his commitment to ongoing education and evidence-based practice, Kregg has been invited to teach weekend courses and present at conferences throughout North America and Europe. He looks forward to sharing what he has learned over the years to help other clinicians achieve better outcomes in less time.
In 2010, Kregg founded North 49 Physical Therapy and the North 49 Balance & Dizziness Centre in his hometown of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. What began as a single-clinician practice has grown to a team of six physical therapists, with more than half of the clinic’s caseload consisting of patients with dizziness and balance disorders. The clinic collaborates closely with a trusted network of consultants, including specialists in otolaryngology, neurology, neuro-ophthalmology, audiology, occupational therapy, psychology, and neuropsychology.
Too many people live with dizziness unnecessarily, and Kregg’s goal is to help change that.
Material included in this course
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Welcome and Resources
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Welcome!
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Slides
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Vestibular migraines handout
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Migraine and Vestibular Migraine - The Role of Physical Therapy
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What is a Migraine?
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Background
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Migraines With and Without Aura
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Vestibular Migraines
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Symptoms
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Triggers
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Treatments
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Treatments - Part 2
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Final Words
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Questions
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Congrats and what's next!
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Feedback