Introduction to vestibular rehabilitation in adults of all ages
Vestibular rehabilitation has evolved as a specialist area of clinical practice in rehabilitation as our understanding and awareness of the debilitating sequelae of dizziness and vestibular impairments increases.This course aims to provide an overview of vestibular anatomy and introduce clinicians to the assessment and treatment of individuals with vestibular dysfunction resulting in activity limitations and participation restrictions.
Learning outcomes
- Have a basic understanding of the anatomy of the peripheral and central vestibular systems
- Assess an individual with vestibular dysfunction and be able to determine if they are appropriate for vestibular rehabilitation
- Practice techniques for specifically diagnosing vestibular dysfunction in an individual with dizziness and balance problems
- Have a sound understanding of the range of disorders that can impact the vestibular system
- Develop a customised program of vestibular retraining exercises/rehabilitation based from an assessment, for an individual based with vestibular dysfunction and have a good understanding of exercise progression
- Have a clear understanding of the causes of bilateral vestibular failure and how to assess and treat this condition
- Competently assess and treat typical benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)
Prerequisites
- This course is only available to qualified and AHPRA registered physiotherapists.
Presenters
Katrina Williams
Dr Katrina Williams PhD, BPhty; MApSc-Phys; GCHEdu; FACP (2008) is a specialist Neurological Physiotherapist FACP 2008 (as awarded by the Australian College of Physiotherapy). She has worked extensively in the fields of neurological and vestibular rehabilitation for over 25 years. Katrina is a full-time Senior Lecturer and Clinical Academic at the University of Queensland and runs a small private practice, Upright Physiotherapy and professional Education Group - Neurological Ageing and Vestibular Education – NAVE. She is also a co-founder of Vestibular Education Australia VEA. Katrina teaches Nationally and Internationally at undergraduate and post-graduate levels and is the course co-ordinator for the Neurological simulation program at UQ and 4th year Clinical co-ordinator. She is a lead researchers at UQ within the SENOVA hearing and balance laboratory, the first Queensland laboratory to house fully integrative vestibular testing, balance and gait assessment tools. Her research interests include understanding the impact of dizziness and the vestibular / oculomotor system on balance and function in progressive neurological conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinsons Disease, Cerebellar pathologies and Vestibular pathologies including migraines and concussion
Ann Rahmann
Ann Rahmann (PhD, Grad Cert Gerontology, MAPA, MACP) has a part-time clinical role at the Brighton Rehabilitation Unit in Metro North. She also works part-time in the Community and Oral Health Innovation and Research Centre, and is an Honorary Fellow of the Australian Catholic University. Ann has continued to work clinically since graduating and has extensive experience in the sub-acute and community sectors across public and private contexts. Ann was awarded her PhD in 2012 from the University of Queensland. Her current research interests include optimising rehabilitation outcomes for the transition back to home, and the assessment and management of people with vestibular dysfunction. Ann is an APA Titled Gerontological Physiotherapist and a current registrar in the Australian College of Physiotherapy training program in the field of Gerontology.
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