Unlocking the Mystery of Atypical BPPV
Unlocking the Mystery of Atypical BPPV
1 hour
The instructors
Overview
Have you ever been stumped by a patient who seemed to have BPPV, but whose presentation just didn’t fit the pattern?
BPPV is often straightforward to recognize and treat—until it’s not. Sometimes the expected nystagmus is absent, or the findings seem opposite to what you’d normally expect. What’s going on in these cases?
Join Kregg Ochitwa in this live online webinar as we explore how to recognize, understand, and manage the atypical forms of BPPV.
In this session, we’ll classify these unusual presentations, review why they behave this way, and discuss practical strategies that have proven effective in resolving them.
Whether you’re new to vestibular therapy or have years of experience, this webinar will deepen your understanding and help you approach those “odd” cases with greater clarity and confidence.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this webinar, you will be able to:
- Classify several atypical presentations of BPPV.
- Understand the underlying mechanisms that explain their unusual behaviour.
- Identify the clinical signs that suggest an atypical form of BPPV.
- Explore treatment options for managing these challenging cases.
- Apply a structured approach to improve your confidence, clinical reasoning, and outcomes.
Bottom Line
While most cases of BPPV can be treated in a straightforward manner, atypical presentations require deeper insight into vestibular physiology and pathology.
This webinar will highlight key findings from the literature, share practical strategies you can apply immediately, and ultimately help you achieve better outcomes for those patients who don’t fit the “typical” mold.
Audience
This course is designed for physiotherapists (physical therapists) and other allied health professionals who assess and treat patients with dizziness or balance disorders.
If you’ve ever been puzzled by a “not-so-classic” BPPV presentation, this webinar is for you.
Registration and What's Included
Registration includes:
- Ability to attend the live webinar
- Live Q&A session during the webinar - bring your questions!
- Lifetime access to the recording
- Downloadable slides
- Certificate of completion
The registration fees for this webinar are as follows:
- Regular Registration: CAD $35
- Early-Bird Registration: CAD $20 (early-bird pricing ends December 8th, 2025)
The instructors
BScPT, CWCE, CredMDT
Kregg has been a registered physical therapist since 1995. Over the years his caseload has shifted from solely orthopedic to a mix of orthopedic and vestibular. With this background he has also established a reputation for treating concussion, having treated athletes in the NFL, CFL, college ranks, WHL, high school athletes, and the weekend warrior.
In 1998, he took his first course in the field of vestibular rehabilitation. In 2008, he completed all of the requirements of the Vestibular Rehabilitation: a competency based course at Emory University, Atlanta Georgia. Since then he has continued to take ongoing courses throughout North America in regards to orthopedics, traumatic brain injury, and vestibular therapy. He has also been asked to teach weekend courses and present at various conferences throughout North America and Europe.
In 2010, Kregg opened North 49 Physical Therapy in his hometown of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The clinic has since grown from a staff of one to seven physical therapists, where over half of the caseload consists of patients with dizziness and/or balance issues.