Grundkurs: Schwindel- & Vestibulartherapie, Dortmund 25

Theory

• Relevant anatomy and physiology
• Pathology: Acoustic neuroma, vestibular neuritis, ototoxicity, Meniere's disease, presbyvestibulopathy and benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
• To know, understand, and interpret medical-technical examinations

Practice

• Examination of the vestibular organ: Diagnostic tests or test battery with high reliability to detect a vestibular hypofunction/disorder
• Exercises as part of vestibular rehabilitation therapy: evidence-based and effective therapy for vestibular dizziness
• Diagnosis and treatment of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo: Reliable positional testing and evidence-based relief maneuvers
• Assessments: Dizziness Handicap Inventory, Activities-Specific Balance Confidence Scale and Functional Gait Assessment
• Critical evaluation of the evidence on cervicogenic vertigo and treatment recommendations