Vestibular Rehabilitation - 2 Day Introductory Course
Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th February 2025
At Northeast Health Wangaratta
Presented by:
- Natalie Rando-Orr, Assistant Professor Bond University (Neurology)
- Leia Barnes, APA Titled Neurological Physiotherapist/Advanced Physiotherapist (Vestibular)
2 Day Introductory Course
This course is a two-day event aiming to introduce physiotherapists to common vestibular disorders such as BPPV, vestibular neuritis/labyrinthitis, Ménière's Disease, Bilateral Vestibular Hypofunction, Migraine Associated Dizziness, and central vestibular pathologies.
By having practical components and video examples, the objective of this course is to equip delegates with the knowledge and skills to take a thorough history of the dizzy patient, perform a comprehensive objective examination and develop an up-to-date evidence-based management plan.
Course outline:
- Vestibular assessment and differential diagnosis
- Unilateral vestibular pathology: recovery mechanisms and implications for treatment
- Audiology Testing
- Anatomy and Pathophysiology of BPPV
- Assessment and Management of BPPV
- Introduction to Central Vestibular Disorders