Appropriately identifying and managing vestibular dysfunction in older adults reduces the incidence of falls. Subjective vertigo is a key prompt for vestibular physiotherapy assessment and management. However, many older adults seen in community contexts, particularly after a fall or fracture, are unable to move quickly enough to provoke symptoms of dizziness or vertigo. This common underlying risk factor for further falls, ongoing imbalance and reduced mobility is therefore not always identified and managed. This session will use clinical cases and practical tips from my Community Rehabilitation experience to offer insights into how vestibular assessment and management can be undertaken effectively with older people in a community context.
Ann Rahmann, MACP, PhD, Grad Cert Gerontology, MAPA, has a part-time clinical role at the Brighton Rehabilitation Unit in Metro North. She also works part-time in the Community and Oral Health Innovation and Research Centre, and is an Honorary Fellow of the Australian Catholic University. Ann has continued to work clinically since graduating and has extensive experience in the sub-acute and community sectors across public and private contexts. Ann was awarded her PhD in 2012 from the University of Queensland. Her current research interests include optimising rehabilitation outcomes for the transition back to home, and the assessment and management of people with vestibular dysfunction. Ann is an APA Titled Gerontological Physiotherapist and a current registrar in the Australian College of Physiotherapy training program in the field of Gerontology.
Neurology and Gerontology National Groups
20/08/2024
1.0 hour
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