Dr. Helena Esmonde, PT, DPT, NCS - Part 1
On the next 7th and 8th episode of the Dizzy Discussions, Eddie goes solo to talk to Dr. Helena Esmonde, PT, DPT, NCS. Dr. Esmonde goes over her experience as a neuro and vestibular PT, including starting a formal vestibular program in an Emergency Department and working with Physicians to ensure that all patients coming in after a fall are screened and tested for vestibular dysfunction, specifically BPPV. We talk about her NCS and how much actual Vestibular training goes into it and in the NCS test as well as voice our opinions on why there isn't a VCS (Vestibular Clinical Specialist) separate from the NCS. We also discuss Dr. Esmonde's current ventures with her husband at Vestibular First (vestibularfirst.com).** They are working on an FDA cleared, AFFORDABLE set of infrared goggles that won't set a clinic back $10K. They also have premade models of the vestibular system for patient/clinician education with accurate fall rates for the crystals. LOTS of good info in these two episodes. A few things that Helena pointed out: Dizzy Enthusiasts, EPT Facebook page, Audiology Vestibular Science Academy, Sharon Cushing, Medbridge: Rick Vandaniel, Kregg Ochitwa at North 49 Therapy, NOVEL.utah.edu (Neuro-Ophthalmology Virtual Education Library) Want to get in touch with Helena? Reach out at helena@vestibularfirst.com Have feedback or know someone we should interview? Reach out to us at dizzydiscussions@gmail.com **At the time of posting this episode, EvidenceCEU and Dizzy Discussions have no vested or financial interests with Vestibular First.