Charles Plishka

Vestibular SIG Chair

Education:

1999 DPT, Creighton University, Omaha NE

1988 B.A., Political Science, University of Pittsburgh

1988 B.A., Spanish, University of Pittsburgh

1997 Certificate, Latin American Studies, University of Pittsburgh

Certifications:

not provided

Current Practice:

Patient care: Contract Home Health;

Consulting: Balance and Fall Prevention Program Development, Therapist Mentoring, Marketing;

CE Provider: Teach continuing education courses on Balance, Vestibular Therapy, and Parkinson's Disease.  Will be adding courses for Multiple Sclerosis this year

Employment:

Self Employed, Posture & Balance Concepts, LLC; I have had experience in the following areas of practice: Acute Care, Rehab, LTAC, Outpatient, and Home Health.  I have previously owned and operated a Balance and Vestibular clinic for 7 years prior to teaching CE courses.  Before changing careers in in the 90's, I was employed as a Pharmaceutical Salesman.

Professional Contributions:

I have written articles on Balance & Dizziness for: Louisiana Health Magazine, and Therapy Times; Gait Training article for Therapy Times

Professional Awards:

not provided

Previous Involvement in the Neurology Section:

Member APTA since 1999. I am a member of the Neurology Section's Balance & Falls SIG, as well as the Vestibular Rehabilitation SIG

Why Are You Running For This Position?

I ask for your vote, as I believe my background and experiences have given me a broad outlook on therapy, as well as how therapists can advance their skills and services.  I ask for the opportunity to serve this section to help assist in completing the Neurology Section's Strategic Plan to advance mentorship and evidence-based practice.  Also, I believe collaboration with other sections will help advance these goals!  Thank you for your vote!