Dr. Morgan Kriz, PT, DPT - Progressing as a vestibular therapist & Vestibular Telehealth practice!

In this episode we interview Dr. Morgan Kriz. We have an engaing discussion related to all things vestibular rehab and even telehealth.

Dr. Kriz holds a Doctorate in Physical Therapy, focusing her career in managing patients with vestibular disorders. She earned her degree from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in San Marcos, California, in 2012. She completed her Emory University vestibular rehabilitation competency certification program endorsed by APTA in 2014.

Dr. Kriz has a strong background in orthopedic physical therapy, providing a foundation for general musculoskeletal conditions that may contribute to balance limitations and appreciates the overlap of neurological, orthopedic as well as the psychological aspects in assessment and management of patient care.

In her career as a physical therapist, Dr. Kriz has worked with patients in several different clinical settings, including high-level military service personal during her experience at the San Diego Naval Medical Hospital Comprehensive Combat and Complex Casualty Care (C5); pre and post-surgical management and acute vestibular conditions in a hospital setting, managing individuals with acute and chronic vestibular impairments in outpatient and teletherapy services. Her primary focus of care is in vestibular migraines, cervical spine impairments, temporomandibular joint and facial palsy dysfunction and optimizing brain health from a central perspective with vestibular disorders.

Additionally, Dr. Kriz owns and operates Vestibular Therapy Specialists ( https://www.vestibularspecialists.com/about) an online vestibular telehealth company helping patients throughout the US.

Two courses mentioned by Dr. Kriz in her interview:

Cervicogenic Dizziness by Dr. Rob Landel: https://www.skillworks.biz/cgd

Dr. Richard Clendaniel: Central Vestibular Disorders and Cervicogenic Diagnosis and Treatment (https://www.educationresourcesinc.com/courses/2018-08-16/advanced-vestibular-rehabilitation-series-individual-sessions-central-vestibular-disorders-and-cervicogenic-dizziness-differential-diagnosis-and-treatment/)