Rapid Interpretation of Balance Function Tests - Softcover

Ruckenstein, Michael J.; Davis, Sherrie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1597564435 ISBN 13: 9781597564434

Publisher: Plural Publishing Inc, 2013

Synopsis

This book provides professionals who treat patients with balance disorders with an easy-to-read and practical manual for how to interpret and understand balance function testing. A variety of health care professionals, including otolaryngologists, neurologists, primary care physicians, audiologists, and physical therapists will benefit from this book. This text will serve as a simple and straightforward text that explains what you need to know about these tests. Included are: indications for balance function testing, what these tests can and cannot reveal, the basics on how they are performed, and how they are interpreted. A section called 'Putting it all together' gives sample test results and their interpretations. The included DVD illustrates the case examples.

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About the Author

Michael J. Ruckenstein, MD, is Professor and Vice Chairman of the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania, where he directs the Residency Training Program, the Balance Center, and the Center for Implantable Hearing Devices. He holds a specialty certification in Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery and a subspecialty certification in Neurotology from the American Board of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery. He has an active clinical practice focusing on medical and surgical diseases of the ear and skull base. His research focuses on the development of quality of life measures for diseases such as acoustic neuromas and Meniere's disease, as well as the pathophysiology of inner ear disease. Sherrie Davis, AuD is a clinical specialist in the Department of Audiology at the University of Pennsylvania, where she is the Director of Clinical Services of the Dizziness and Balance Center. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Audiology and holds a certificate of clinical competence from the American Speech and Hearing Association. She has provided vestibular diagnostic testing and interpretation to patients ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics for more than 20 years.

Edition details

• Publisher: Plural Publishing Inc
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1597564435
• ISBN 13: 9781597564434
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 100