Episode
Stump the Clinicians: Vestibular Trivia with Dr. Jeff Walter PT, NCS
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- Talk Dizzy To Me
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- Dec 3, 2025
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- 3568
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Summary
In this special episode of Talk Dizzy to Me , vestibular physical therapists Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS and Dr. Dani Tolman, PT sit down with two giants in the vestibular field: Jeff Walter, PT, DPT, NCS and Helena Esmonde, PT, DPT, NCS (Vestibular First) . Jeff tries to stump the group with vestibular questions covering: -The history of John Epley and his contributions to the field -Alexander’s law , Brun’s nystagmus , and the origin of the word nystagmus -A precise definition of vertigo -Advanced use of the bow and lean test for horizontal canal BPPV -What happens when BPPV maneuvers go “wrong” (short arm, conversion, retesting) -Practical use of the Rinne test , recruitment , and tuning forks in vestibular practice -How to interpret CT scans that “show” superior canal dehiscence (SCD) -A rare case of cough-induced nystagmus -The reality that some dizzy patients don’t fit neatly into any diagnosis—and why that’s okay Whether you’re a vestibular therapist, audiologist, ENT provider, or someone with dizziness hungry for answers, this episode is packed with clinical pearls, red flags, and pattern recognition tips for vertigo, BPPV, nystagmus, and beyond. Episode Resources: Jeff Walter, PT, DPT, NCS - https://www.vestibular.today -MedBridge Courses: https://www.medbridge.com/educate/instructors/jeff-walter-dpt-ncs Helena Esmonde, PT, DPT, NCS - https://vestibularfirst.com -Journal Club: https://vestibularfirst.com/education/journal-club/ -Educational Resources/Handouts: https://vestibularfirst.com/education/resources/ -Vestibular First 's Journal Club- Clinical Pearls from an Unusual Case of Vertigo : https://youtu.be/ASjx5Yet1So?si=3qu5LkiD_pEDagHq For more FREE resources, click here . Hosted by: 🎤 Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS 🎤 Dr. Danielle Tolman, PT For episode reco…