Navigating PPPD - Diagnostic Criteria, Causes & Treatment Plans
Navigating PPPD - Diagnostic Criteria, Causes & Treatment Plans
1 hour
The instructors
Overview
Do you see patients with persistent dizziness? If so, you are not alone. There are multiple reasons for one to have persistent dizziness, with Persistent Postural Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD) being a common cause. Some studies cite PPPD as being a cause for persistent dizziness 53% of the time. Fortunately, with PPPD there are actionable steps we can take to minimize its impact on one’s quality of life.
Join Kregg Ochitwa in this free webinar as we delve into the background of PPPD, equipping you with essential tools for effective management.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this webinar you will be able to:
- Define the diagnostic criteria for identifying PPPD.
- Understand the causes and triggers of PPPD.
- Develop a comprehensive treatment plan to minimize the impact of dizziness on one’s quality of life.
- Understand your role in the multidisciplinary approach to PPPD.
Bottom Line
As every patient's journey with persistent dizziness is unique, our aim is to help you build an evidence-based framework of 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 webinar welcomes physiotherapists (physical therapists) and rehabilitation professionals who work closely with individuals struggling with dizziness.
Downloadable Resources Include
- Webinar slides.
- PPPD Info Summary Page (a concise reference for quick guidance).
Registration and Replays
There's a maximum of 500 seats available in the webinar room. If you cannot attend live, please do not register. This will allow people who can attend live to ask questions and interact with the instructor.
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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.