Managing the Dizziness Patient – a vestibular neuro-rehabilitation approach

Presenter

Dr CARLO RINAUDO

BMedSci(Hons), MChiro, ICSSD, DACNB, PhD(c)

Dr Carlo Rinaudo is a registered Chiropractor with post-graduate training in Functional Neuro-Rehabilitation (Functional Neurology). He is the clinic director of a multidisciplined clinic, focused on helping people with dizziness, concussions and balance related conditions. He is currently undertaking a PhD in Vestibular (balance) therapy at University of New South Wales and Neuroscience Research Australia (www.NeuRA.edu.au), working alongside leading researchers and Neurologist in the field.

Is this Seminar for you?

• It is suited to the new graduate or seasoned health care practitioner (Chiropractor, Physiotherapist, Audiologist, Occupational Therapist, Medical Practitioner and Osteopath), with little or no experience in neurology and vestibular therapy
• Its goal is to improve your clinical competency and outcomes for patients suffering dizziness, poor balance, whiplash and vertigo
• Enjoy a hands on and practical-orientated learning experience which integrates research, theory and clinical applications so you can apply to your practice with confidence

What you will learn

• Vestibular neurophysiology– the foundation in your understanding of findings and applications
• History– learn what questions to ask and the interpretations of each to define the cause
• Dizziness Conditions– Focus on most common conditions likely to present to clinic and be able to differentiate a central vs peripheral problem
• BPPV– learn the subtle differences in presentations that help identify the affected canal and the most appropriate management
• Vestibular Assessment– perform oculomotor, vestibular and balance (spinal) examination that provide the likely causes of dizziness
• Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy– Apply and integrate the examination findings to develop a tailored management protocol
• Cervicogenic Pain and Dizziness– learn and apply contemporary sensorimotor and neuromotor protocols for patients suffering whiplash and chronic neck pain

Additionally, comprehensive seminar notes and handouts are provided, which are all sourced from contemporary, evidence-based and best practice guidelines.

Prices (in Euro)

* member of Finnish Chiropractic Association (SKL)