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Richard O’Quinn Is a Herdman Certified Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapist
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Central Physical Therapy is proud to announce staff Physical Therapist Richard O'Quinn has received the prestigious, Herdman Certification for Vestibular Rehabilitation. This is a great addition to the existing body of knowledge and expertise necessary for Richard to test and treat patients with vestibular issues like dizziness and loss of balance. Richard is one of only a handful of PT’s in the Baton Rouge area who has earned the distinction of being a Herdman Certified Therapist.
The Herdman Vestibular Rehabilitation program is named after Susan J. Herdman who heads up the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Emory University in Atlanta. Herdman is widely recognized as one of the world’s leading experts in the treatment of people with vestibular deficits. One of Herdman’s top areas of research is fall prevention – a major cause of preventable injuries in people over 65.
Richard O’Quinn will use his new Herdman Certification to further enhance Central Physical Therapy’s own “Fall Prevention” program which is designed to lower the risk of potentially devastating fall-related injuries in seniors. Fall prevention therapy is covered by Medicare.
CPT Owner and PT Helen Balzli says, “I am so happy for Richard and for the patients who will benefit from his knowledge. He is a great Physical Therapist. This certification is just the latest example of Richard’s commitment to giving his patients the best possible care.” Richard O’Quinn has been a Physical Therapist in the Baton Rouge region for more than two decades and has worked at Central Physical Therapy the last two years.
You can learn more about Richard and Central Physical Therapy’s cutting-edge Fall Prevention program online at www.centralptonline.com. If you suffer from a loss of balance, dizziness or any other vestibular problem, you can make an appointment for an initial evaluation by calling 261-7094. Richard can be reached by e-mail at [email protected].
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