BPPV - Becoming a Rock Star at Treating the Lateral Canal
BPPV - Becoming a Rock Star at Treating the Lateral Canal
1 hour
The instructors
Overview:
BPPV is the most common cause of dizziness across the lifespan.
Despite this, BPPV is not well understood by health care practitioners, especially when it comes to treating the lateral (horizontal) canal. This leads to poor outcomes and frustration for both the patient and practitioner.
But, it does not have to be this way!
In this free webinar, we will use a case study to develop a step-by-step approach to improve your confidence and outcomes in treating BPPV.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of the webinar, each participant should be able to take a history and understand bedside clinical tests to help rule in BPPV affecting the lateral canal. Then, based on the assessment be able to determine:
- Which ear is affected (this can be a challenge at times, but we have some tricks that we will share with you).
- Determine if canalith repositioning techniques, liberatory maneuvers, or further investigation is warranted.
- Expectations for outcomes and timelines for treatment.
Audience:
This 60-minute webinar is appropriate for all physical therapists and any health care practitioner who works with people dealing with dizziness, unsteadiness, concussion, or any head trauma.
Bonus!
A flow chart for treating BPPV will be available to all webinar participants.
There will also be a draw for a FREE 3D fluid-filled inner ear model from Vestibular First (valued at $125 USD).
Webinar Recording
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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.