FES System India Organizes Workshop on “Vestibular Rehabilitation” on 29th-30th March 2014, At Ahmedabad

Description

  • • This evidence-based workshop will train clinicians & students in the practical management of vestibular disorders.
  • • The course will include instruction in anatomy and physiology, medical management, pathology, detailed bedside examination and treatment skills.
  • • The material will be presented in a lecture, lab and video based format.
  • • Competence in the performance of a comprehensive office / bedside examination and treatment skills will be addressed in a lab format.
  • • The workshop is intended to enhance the clinician’s ability to evaluate the appropriateness and effectiveness of Vestibular Rehabilitation therapy (VRT) for vestibular disorders.
  • • Practical application of VRT to a variety of practice settings (outpatient, acute care) will be discussed.
  • • An emphasis will be placed on the management of BPPV variants and vestibular hypofunction.


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    1. Dr. Sunil Bhatt (MPT- Neuro, Manipal)    Vestibular Rehabilitation Specialist

    Director, Dr. Bhatt’s Neuro rehab & Physiotherapy. Assistant professor, Dolphin Institute, Dehradun

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    2. Dr. Viral Shah (MPT- Neuro, Manipal)    IBITA (Bobath) Certified Therapist

    Consultant Neuro Physiotherapist at Hope Neurocare Hospital, Ahmedabad and Director, Lakshya Neuro Rehab, Ahmedabad

Workshop Date:

29/03/2014 and 30/03/2014 (9am -5pm)

Venue:

B/h Sterling Hospital, Off Gurukul Road, Memnagar, Ahmedabad. www.treatotel.com

 

Course fees:

Rs. 2500/- for registration before 28th Feb. 2014
Rs. 3000/- for registrations after 28th Feb. 2014
(Includes morning breakfast, lunch, evening high tea, course material, transcript and certificate)

 
     

For registrations contact:

Dr. Purvish Patel : +91 9725410059
Dr. Tarik Bhavsar: +91 7600050716
Mail: fescenterindia@gmail.com

   
     

Objectives :

  • • Perform a detailed bedside vestibular and balance examination
  • • Based on patient history and bedside examination, identify the specific features of:
    • • Peripheral vestibular disorders
    • • Central vestibular disorders
    • • Non-vestibular dizziness
  • • Recognize typical characteristics of peripheral vestibular vs. central-etiology nystagmus
  • • Identify appropriate standardized assessment tools for use in vestibular rehabilitation
  • • Prescribe rehabilitation programs to address adaptation and compensation for vestibular dysfunction
  • • Identify specific variants of BPPV and perform appropriate canalith repositioning maneuvers
  • • Identify indications for further diagnostic testing / medical referral


After completion you will be able to:

  • • Differentiate vestibular test abnormalities that identify patients who are "appropriate" candidates for therapy.
  • • Use diagnosis based strategies for designing and implementing therapy.
  • • Apply specific therapy protocols within individualized programs for patients.
  • • Identify appropriate standardized assessment tools for use in vestibular rehabilitation
  • • Initiate and implement a comprehensive vestibular rehabilitation program within the scope of their practice.


Who should attend:

  • • Physiotherapy students, Interns, Post-graduates, Clinicians, Occupational therapists, SLP.

Course content:

DAY 1

  • • Vertigo & Dizziness
  • • Anatomy & Physiology of vestibular system:
    • • Vestibulo-ocular / Vestibulo-spinal / Vestibulo-colic
  • • Sensory integration of balance & equilibrium Vestibular reflex system:
    • • Vestibulo-ocular / Vestibulo-spinal / Vestibulo-colic
  • • Pathophysiology, etiology, signs/symptoms of vestibular system disorders
    • • Otological
    • • Non-otological
    • • Ageing
  • • Clinical examination protocols: critical elements, vestibular function tests, balance & gait examination
  • • Oculomotor examination
  • • Practice session
  • • Central and peripheral vestibular disorders

DAY 2

  • • BPPV
    • • Review of theories of BPPV
  • • Biomechanics of positioning
  • • Assessment maneuvers
  • • Demonstration of canalith repositioning maneuvers:
    • o Posterior canal
    • o Horizontal canal
  • • Anatomy & Physiology of vestibular system:
   

Practice session

VRT:

  • • How & why VRT works
    • • Theories of habituation, adaptation & substitution
    • • Using VRT protocols & formulating patient specific therapy
    • • Enhancing & measuring outcomes
  • • Motion Sickness

Valedictory & closing ceremony