Grundkurs: Schwindel- & Vestibulartherapie, Wien 26/2

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

• Therapeutic evaluation of the vestibular system: An evidence-based, highly reliable test battery designed to identify deficits related to vestibular weakness or dysfunction.
• Exercises as part of vestibular rehabilitation therapy: evidence-based and effective therapy for vestibular dizziness
• Therapeutic differentiation and treatment of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo: Reliable positional tests and evidence-based repositioning 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