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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.

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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

Vanessa Simpson


Vanessa is a senior vestibular and neurological physiotherapist with over 20 years' experience. She is the founder of Vertigo Balance Clinic and leader within her profession, highly sought after for her expert skill in vestibular rehabilitation. This includes specialised assessment and treatment of people with vertigo, dizziness, dysequilibrium and balance disorders related to problems in the inner ear and/or brain. Vanessa graduated in New Zealand with a Bachelor of Health Science Degree in Physiotherapy. She has completed internationally recognised competency-based training in vestibular rehabilitation and cervicogenic dizziness to an advanced level. Vanessa regularly teaches vestibular rehabilitation courses for the Australian Physiotherapy Association, private / public hospital groups and physiotherapy clinics. She has also held positions as a university guest lecturer. Vanessa leads a vestibular special interest group across Australia and New Zealand and has practised across a range of public and private settings globally. In addition, Vanessa has extensive expertise across all areas of neurological physiotherapy. Vanessa is committed to ongoing education to ensure the best, most contemporary assessment and treatment for her clients. For more information refer to https://vertigobalanceclinic.co.nz/

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Sat 29 - Sun 30
August
09:00AM - 05:00PM AEST
Suite 204 32 Delhi Road
North Ryde NSW 2113 View map
Price: Non Member: $1,235.00
APA Member: $852.00
Distance Discount: $797.00
Neurology group: $797.00
Registration closing date: 16 Aug 2020 Event status: Closed CPD hours: 15.00 * Early bird prices close 4 weeks prior to the course start date
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Price: Non Member: $1,235.00
APA Member: $852.00
Distance Discount: $797.00
Neurology group: $797.00
Registration closing date: 16 Aug 2020 Event status: Closed CPD hours: 15.00 * Early bird prices close 4 weeks prior to the course start date
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Presenters

Vanessa Simpson


Vanessa is a senior vestibular and neurological physiotherapist with over 20 years' experience. She is the founder of Vertigo Balance Clinic and leader within her profession, highly sought after for her expert skill in vestibular rehabilitation. This includes specialised assessment and treatment of people with vertigo, dizziness, dysequilibrium and balance disorders related to problems in the inner ear and/or brain. Vanessa graduated in New Zealand with a Bachelor of Health Science Degree in Physiotherapy. She has completed internationally recognised competency-based training in vestibular rehabilitation and cervicogenic dizziness to an advanced level. Vanessa regularly teaches vestibular rehabilitation courses for the Australian Physiotherapy Association, private / public hospital groups and physiotherapy clinics. She has also held positions as a university guest lecturer. Vanessa leads a vestibular special interest group across Australia and New Zealand and has practised across a range of public and private settings globally. In addition, Vanessa has extensive expertise across all areas of neurological physiotherapy. Vanessa is committed to ongoing education to ensure the best, most contemporary assessment and treatment for her clients. For more information refer to https://vertigobalanceclinic.co.nz/


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

Prerequisites

  • This course is only available to qualified and AHPRA registered physiotherapists.
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