Vestibular Rehabilitation Bootcamp

July 11-12, 2026

Learn vestibular assessment and rehab in this hands-on bootcamp. Learn to evaluate and treat dizziness, migraines, and balance disorders with real-world neurophysiology and rehab tools.

Functional Neurology

Adam Harcourt

David Traster

Level:

Discoverer

Credit Hours:

Price:

638

(

% off)

638

Description

This 15-hour bootcamp-style course delivers current, evidence-based strategies for identifying and managing vestibular dysfunction. Designed for clinicians eager to improve patient outcomes, this course guides participants through the anatomy, physiology, and neurology of the vestibular system. Through immersive, hands-on sessions and online lectures, scholars will learn to evaluate and treat conditions such as migraines, balance disorders, cognitive decline, and musculoskeletal dysfunctions. Whether you’re an experienced practitioner or new to vestibular care, this course will enhance your clinical confidence and treatment results.

View syllabus

What you’ll learn:

Understand the anatomy, physiology, and neurophysiology of the vestibular system.
Recognize signs of vestibular dysfunction and its role in various neurological and musculoskeletal conditions.
Perform comprehensive assessments including postural, ocular, and balance-based diagnostics.
Implement vestibular rehabilitation strategies, including gaze stabilization, sensory substitution, and proprioceptive training.

Syllabus

Components

Clinical Anatomy & Neurophysiology
- Component Parts:
- Canals (Ant, Lat, Post)
- Otoliths (Utricle, Saccule)
- Sensory Receptor (Hair Cells, Cupula, Statoliths)
- Canal Orientation (Coplanar Activation)
- Otolith Orientation
- Vestibular Nerve & Projections
Evolution & Development of the Vestibular System
- The Importance of Gravity (All living matter on Earth developed in the Earth’s gravitational field) 2. Why go through the trouble of developing the vestibular apparatus?
- Need a reference point to know where we are in space:
- Gravity
- Orientation
Movement Control
- Controlling development and cellular processes.
- Neurological Connections
- ADerent Inputs:
- Vestibular
- Proprioceptive
- Visual
- EDerent Projections:
- Eyes (MLF)
- Spinal Cord (Vestibulospinal)
- Hemispheric (Vestibular Cortex and others)
Neurological/Musculoskeletal Conditions Seen With Vestibular Dysfunction
- Neck and Back Pain
- Scoliosis
- Balance
- Posture
- Headaches
- Tension
- Migraines
- Cognitive Decline
Neurological/Musculoskeletal Conditions Seen With Vestibular Dysfunction
- Headaches
- Tension
- Migraines
- Cognitive Decline
Assessing For Vestibular Dysfunction
- History
- Canals
- Otoliths
- Central
- Posture
- Tilts
- Rotations
- Pulsion’s
- Gait
- Speed
- Base
Assessing For Vestibular Dysfunction
- Base
- Arms (Cantilevering/Falling Response)
- Balance
- Romberg’s
- Fakuda Step Test
- Ocular
- OTR
- SVV
- VOR
- Skew
- Convergence/Vergence
Treating Vestibular Impairment
- Gaze Stabilization Ex (0X, 1X, 2X) 2. Sensory Substitution Desensitization a. Visual Dependency
- Proprioceptive Dependency
Clinical Findings Seen With uVL & Vestibular Impairment
- Postural Compensation:
- Roll Plane
- Yaw Plane
- Pitch Plane
- Body Posturing Reaction To:
- Static
- uVL
- Acute
- Chronic
- bBL
- Acute
- Chronic
- Dynamic
- Sway directionality
- Sensory Substitution:
- Acute VS Chronic
- Proprioceptive
- Ocular

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Live Event Info

schedule & location

Date(s):

July 11-12, 2026

Schedule:

Saturday: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Sunday: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

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Event Location:

Carrick Institute Learning Center

(See Details Below)

Time Zone:

Eastern (New York)

Dress Code:

Casual Attire (No Ripped Clothing or Open-Toed Shoes)

Venue

Carrick Institute Learning Center

8910 Astronaut Blvd.
Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
USA

Venue-Specific Details:

Access Info:

Parking Info:

Phone:

+1-321-868-6464

Airport:

MCO

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Orlando International Airport

Suggested hotels

Homewood Suites by Hilton Cape Canaveral-Cocoa Beach

9000 Astronaut Blvd
Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
USA

Phone:

+1 321-868-1841

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Reservation Note:

This hotel is directly adjacent to the Carrick Institute Learning Center. It is about a 1-2 minute walk and has great views of rocket launches from the north side.

Hampton Inn & Suites Cape Canaveral Cruise Port

9004 Astronaut Blvd.
Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
USA

Phone:

321-784-0025

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Reservation Note:

This hotel is just adjacent the Carrick Institute and is connected to the Homewood Suites. It will take approximately 2 minutes to walk to the Carrick Institute Learning Center. It has a pool, outdoor basketball court, and a gym.

Hilton Garden Inn Cocoa Beach Oceanfront

2080 North Atlantic Avenue
Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
USA

Phone:

+1-321-783-9222

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Reservation Note:

This hotel is not walking distance from the Carrick Institute, but is right on the beach, just south of the Cocoa Beach Pier. You will need a car to get from the hotel to the Carrick Institute Learning Center. It is about a 5-10 minute drive depending on traffic and local events.

Also includes

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Months Medline Access

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Months of Access to Complete the course (from the date of purchase)

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Ability to resubscribe to keep access after

months

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Eligibility for Neurology Fellowship and Diplomate Examinations after the completion of 300+ hours of study

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Certificate of Completion