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.

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: