Concussions - 5 Reasons for Persistent Dizziness
Concussions - 5 Reasons for Persistent Dizziness
1 hour
The instructors
Overview
As a busy clinician do you find that treating concussions can be a challenge at times, especially if dizziness is involved?
If so, you are not alone.
Research has found that dizziness after a concussion is the second most common symptom, after headaches, and is often associated with prolonged recovery.
Should we, therefore, conclude that a prolonged recovery is the natural history of a concussion which includes dizziness and set our expectations accordingly? Or are there factors that we can impact?
In this webinar, we will cover 5 common reasons why patients, including athletes, have persistent dizziness after a concussion and strategies that we can use to improve our outcomes.
Let’s make sure all of our patients are provided with the best environment to recover in.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this webinar with Kregg Ochitwa, you will be able to:
- Recognize the common reasons why someone may experience persistent dizziness after a concussion.
- Explain to your patient/athlete the reason for their persistent dizziness.
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Develop a framework to facilitate the best outcomes when treating persistent dizziness related to a concussion.
Audience
This 60-minute webinar is appropriate for all physiotherapists (physical therapists) and any rehabilitation professional who works with people who suffer from dizziness, or who have experienced a concussion or other head trauma.
WARNING: Registration is limited to the first 500 participants.
Webinar Details
- Date: Thursday, December 8th, 2022
- Time: 12 PM EST (when logged in, the time displayed on the information panel will be displayed in your time zone. You can also use a time zone converter like this one)
- Replay/recording: yes! the recording will be made available for free to all registrants and for purchase for everyone else
- Pricing tiers (all prices in CAD):
- Regular registration: $35.00
- Early bird registration (ends Nov 1): $29.75
- Embodia Members early bird registration (ends Nov 1): $21.00
- Members of the CPA Sport and Neuro Divisions*: $26.25
- All students and new grads (1 year or less after graduation): FREE
- Any physiotherapy candidate awaiting licensing in Canada: FREE
*If you are a member of the Sport and/or Neuro Divisions of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA), you will receive a Coupon Code to register for this webinar. If you haven't received this email yet you can let us know at support@embodiaapp.com
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Additional Information
This webinar will be recorded and made available as an on-demand course on Embodia Academy.
All registrants will be provided with free access to the on-demand course, which will also include the resources, slides, and certificate of completion.
BONUS: A draw will be made for a free 3D fluid-filled inner ear from Vestibular First (valued at $125USD).
We look forward to seeing you on December 8, 2022! Register below (you must be logged in to Embodia in order to register. It's free to create an account on Embodia).
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.