Vestibular Rehabilitation for Aging Adults - Tucson Arizona

An Educational Course intended for PTs, PTAs, OTs, OTAs.

Registration Closes March 6th , 2023 at 5:00pm MST

Course Overview: Purpose of this course is to educate occupational and physical therapists to Vestibular rehabilitation for aging adults. Specifics will address major vestibular physiological and functional reasons, examination, and treatment management strategies for people in skilled nursing facility.

The Material is Basic or Introductory

Instructor: Ann Newstead, PT, DPT, PhD, GCS, NCS, CEEAA. Dr. Newstead is American Physical Therapy board certified in Geriatrics and Neurological Physical Therapist (through 2025). She received her Vestibular Rehabilitation Certification (2008) and APTA Certified Exercise Expert in Aging Adults (2011). Dr. Newstead has been a Physical Therapist since 1978. Dr. Newstead has worked in rehabilitation inpatient, outpatient, research, educational, rehabilitation, home health settings, and participated in clinical or didactic faculty positions (1992 – 2016). She retired from UT Health Science Center in 2012. She opened her own practice, AHNew Physical Therapy with a focus on aging adults who have challenges with dizziness, balance and walking (2017-present).