Date/Time
Date(s) - 15/02/2020
8:45 am - 2:30 pm

Location
Physiotherapy Department

Categories

• Half-Day Event

KENT ACPIN

Balance System, Hypofunction and Rehabilitation

Speaker

With Narinder Sharma
Physiotherapist
West Kent Falls Lead

Course Description

An interactive masterclass to gain an in-depth knowledge of vestibular/ balance system functioning, deficit and intervention strategies.  The course is aimed at Physiotherapists who deal with or are interested in balance, dizziness , falls or a combination of all. Previous knowledge in this field will be beneficial, however, the course is designed and delivered in such a way that it is understandable by all.

Please note places are limited to 20 participants – book early to avoid disappointment!

*Lunch is not provided – please bring your own!  Refreshments will be provided.

Programme

8:45     Registration
9.00    Lecture – Sensory Integration of the balance system – includes physiology and anatomy of balance system.  Common vestibular /balance disorders
10: 30 Coffee / tea break
10: 45 History and Examination:
• Standardized Assessment tools
• Postural stability
• Oculomotor examination / Cerebellar /cranial nerve testing
• Conscious and subconscious proprioception
• BPPV
12.15  Lunch
12.45  Balance Rehab strategies / Intervention /Outcome Measures
• Imbalance
• Gaze stability
• BPPV 12.15
• Cutaneous feedback and sensory integration
14.30 Close

Bookings