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This episode discusses how eye movements can provide critical clues to progressive neurologic diseases and the importance of vestibular rehabilitation.

In this episode of Talk Dizzy To Me, vestibular physical therapists Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS and Dr. Dani Tolman, PT sit down with Dr. David Sandlin, a vestibular and oculomotor neurologist at Emory Brain Health Center, to discuss how eye movements can provide critical clues to progressive neurologic diseases. From Parkinson's disease and Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) to Multiple System Atrophy (MSA), cerebellar disorders, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Dr. Sandlin explains how a detailed bedside eye movement examination can detect neurologic disease long before imaging does. He shares the clinical reasoning behind evaluating nystagmus, saccades, smooth pursuit, VOR testing, and other vestibular examination findings that help differentiate central from peripheral causes of dizziness. This episode also discusses the importance of making timely referrals and understanding where vestibular rehabilitation fits into the care of progressive neurologic disorders. Hosted by: 🎤 Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS 🎤 Dr. Danielle Tolman, PT For episode recommendations or requests, email us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠info@balancingactrehab.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Partnered with: → Our online…

People in this episode

Hosts: Dr. Abbie Ross, Dr. Dani Tolman

Guest: Dr. David Sandlin

Topics covered

• progressive neurologic diseases
• dizziness
• vestibular examination
• eye movements
• neurologic diagnosis
• referrals
• vestibular rehabilitation

Keywords

• Parkinson's disease
• Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
• Multiple System Atrophy
• cerebellar disorders
• Multiple Sclerosis
• nystagmus
• saccades
• smooth pursuit
• VOR testing
• vestibular rehabilitation

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Emory Brain Health Center, Balancing Act Rehab

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