Advanced management of the vestibular patient
This course aims to help participants further their assessment and treatment skills and better understand multidisciplinary management of complex vestibular patients, spanning from acute to community settings. It comprises a mixture of lectures and practical components. This course is suitable for neurological, musculoskeletal and emergency physiotherapists interested in vestibular management and who have completed an Introductory Vestibular Rehab Course.
Learning outcomes
- At the completion of the course, participants should have a better understanding of normal auditory function and how to read an audiogram
- At the completion of the course, participants should be able to analyse and interpret vestibular function test results
- At the completion of the course, participants should be able to understand the role of the neurologist in the management of patients with central vestibular dysfunction
- At the completion of the course, participants should be able to identify and manage common central vestibular disorders, including vestibular migraine and cerebellar dysfunction
- During the course, participants will be expected to demonstrate how they would assess for cerebellar dysfunction in a dizzy patient
- At the completion of the course, participants should be able to identify and manage horizontal canal Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
- During the course, participants will be expected to discuss complex cases and possible management strategies within the group
Prerequisites
- Completion of an 'Introduction to Vestibular Rehabilitation' course or a 'Vestibular Rehabilitation – a competency based course' run by Susan Herdman and colleagues.
- This course is only available to qualified and AHPRA registered physiotherapists.
Presenters
Sean Flanagan
Dr Sean Flanagan is a dual fellowship trained ENT surgeon (otolaryngology head and neck surgery), sub-specialising in diseases of the ear, tumours of the skull base and in surgical correction of hearing loss including cochlear implantation and bone anchored hearing aids. He is equally comfortable in the management of general adult and paediatric ENT disorders.He is currently a VMO ENT Surgeon at St Vincent's Public and Private Hospitals in Sydney, as a member of the ENT, otology and skull base surgery department, and is a conjoint lecturer at the University of New South Wales. The Otology and Skull Base Surgery Unit has an international fellow, with the overall department responsible for 2 advanced ENT trainees.
Debra Shirley
Hari Raju
Dr Hari Raju undertook over 10 years of training in cardiology before commencing in specialist practice as a Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist at Macquarie University and Concord Hospitals in Sydney. His international standing and academic credentials have been recognised by the award of his Clinical Associate Professor status at the prestigious Macquarie University, in addition to being invited to the Editorial Board of the European Cardiology Review journal. He was first awarded his medical degree from University of Leeds (UK) in 2001. After several years as a physician trainee in UK and New South Wales, he commenced 3.5 years of general cardiology training based in Cardiff (Wales) in 2006, followed by a further 3.5 years as a cardiology and electrophysiology clinical research fellow at St George's Hospital (London, UK). Having been awarded his PhD doctorate from St George's (University of London, UK), he went on to complete a further 3.5 years of subspecialty clinical cardiac electrophysiology training at leading international institutions: St Thomas' Hospital (London, UK); St George's Hospital (London, UK); and Royal Melbourne Hospital (Australia).
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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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