Bernard Tonks is a Certified Vestibular Rehabilitation Physiotherapist with vast lecturing experience on this topic


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Introduction
Vertigo is defined as the illusion of movement of oneself or of the environment. It is caused by dysfunction of the vestibular system. However, there is a range of non-vestibular conditions that cause similar symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness or a sensation of floating or swimming. Patients may use the term vertigo interchangeably with these other types of dizziness, so it is essential to conduct a thorough subjective and objective evaluation in order to determine the nature and cause of a patient’s symptoms.
Aims
This course aims to introduce you to the assessment of the vestibular patient, including the subjective evaluation, objective tests and specific outcome measures.
Outline
This course is made up of videos, reading, discussions and a final quiz. The course content is split into the following sections:
- Videos
- Reading activity
- Quiz
Target audience
This course is aimed at Physiotherapy and Physical Therapy clinicians, students and assistants. Other interested professionals such as athletic trainers, occupational therapists, nurses or medical doctors interested in this subject are also invited to participate.