18/01/2025

Vita Health Group Physiotherapy Clinic, Central Court, 1B Knoll Rise, Orpington BR6 0JA

Course Overview:  

Target audience: Ideal for beginners and as a refresher.

Content: Covers basic vestibular aspects, structures, and functions of the vestibular system, and multi-sensory balance control.

Focus Areas:

• Understanding dizziness, a major symptom, through objective examinations and the concept of nystagmus (including normal and vestibular nystagmus).
• Acute vestibular syndrome, covering central pathologies like posterior circulation  stroke and peripheral pathologies like vestibular neuritis, labyrinthitis, and acute BPPV. 
• Subjective and objective assessments including the Dizziness Handicap Inventory.
• Physical examinations focusing on oculomotor, neuro-musculoskeletal, vestibular
• Specific tests for hypofunction, and balance tests.
• Differential diagnosis of common vestibular conditions.
• Treatment principles for various vestibular disorders, focusing on vestibular  hypofunction, posterior canal BPPV, and functional balance exercises.

Learning Methods:

Theory, hands-on practical and case scenarios to enhance the learning experience.

Group size:

Limited to 15 participants.

Fees: £250