$395.00 AUD

Virtual Day 3 - Concussion, Paediatric, and Vestibular Rehabilitation for Neurological Disorders

$395 per Virtual Day + 12 months' access.

 

Concussion and vestibular rehabilitation

This advanced professional module equips clinicians with the specialized skills needed to navigate the complex, overlapping systems of post-concussion vestibular and oculomotor dysfunction. Participants will deconstruct the physiological mechanisms of the acute "discombobulated state" and learn to diagnose post-traumatic BPPV (often masked by central vestibular agnosia), localize specific inferior vestibular nerve injuries using vHIT and cVEMP data, and differentiate cervicogenic dizziness and Whiplash Associated Disorders (WAD) using Joint Position Error (JPE) testing. By bridging the gap between acute metabolic crisis, autonomic dysregulation (dysautonomia), and targeted physical therapy, this module teaches clinicians how to design evidence-based, multimodal rehabilitation programs—including subthreshold aerobic exercise and cervico-vestibular training—that significantly accelerate recovery times and safely guide patients back to sport and daily life.

Paediatric Vestibular Assessment and Rehabilitation

This educational module provides a comprehensive overview of pediatric vestibular assessment and rehabilitation, addressing a critical clinical gap given that vestibular dysfunction affects an estimated 30.4% of children and adolescents globally. The curriculum highlights the distinct clinical presentation of vestibular dysfunction in children, who rarely describe classic "spinning" sensations but instead present atypically with clumsiness, frequent falls, severe motion sickness, or delayed motor milestones. It details the most common paediatric diagnoses, including Vestibular Migraine, Benign Paroxysmal Vertigo of Childhood, and audio-vestibular deficits linked to sensorineural hearing loss and cochlear implants. Furthermore, the module explores developmental considerations in rehabilitation, explaining how critical windows of sensory integration (typically between ages 4 and 6) require structured, play-based therapy to systematically develop alternative sensory cues for postural control. Mastering these pediatric-specific approaches is vital because untreated vestibular deficits can lead to progressive motor delays, reading impairments, poor academic performance, and long-term psychological distress, making early, specialized intervention a cornerstone of a child's overall development.

Vestibular Rehabilitation and Neurological Disorders

Unlock a deeper understanding of the vital connection between balance, brain health, and neurological recovery with this comprehensive module on Vestibular Rehabilitation in Neurological Disorders. Designed for clinicians, therapists, and advanced healthcare learners, this course deconstructs the core elements of vestibular therapy—including gaze stability training (VOR adaptation), Canalith Repositioning Treatments for BPPV, dynamic balance exercises, and spatial awareness. You will explore how targeted vestibular rehabilitation directly addresses devastating symptoms such as fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis, postural instability in Parkinson's, gait deficits post-stroke, and persistent dizziness in Traumatic Brain Injury. Crucially, the module bridges the gap between physical and cognitive rehabilitation by examining the physiological links between vestibular function, cognitive decline (such as spatial disorientation in Alzheimer's disease), and fall risk, equipping you with the evidence-based, practical strategies needed to transform patient outcomes.