Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo

4th August 2012

Presented by: Richard O'Hara MCSP, HPC, BSc

BPPV is caused by calcium carbonate crystals (otoconia) becoming dislodged and floating freely within the ear. The crystals move with changes of head position, causing vertigo. Patients most commonly complain of short-duration vertigo when moving, such as rolling over in bed, bending forward and looking up.

The course includes:
- Anatomy, physiology and pathology
- Red flags/subjective assessment
- Clinical oculomotor examination
- BPPV assessment
- Treatment techniques
- References

After the course, delegates should be able to:
- Understand the pathophysiology of BPPV
- Identify red flags
- Identify central neurological/atypical presentations
- Carry out diagnostic manoeuvres and interpret findings
- Identify and carry out the appropriate treatment manoeuvres for the posterior, anterior and horizontal canals

Richard O'Hara is a Chartered Physiotherapist currently practising vestibular rehabilitation. He has gained certification from Susan Herdmann's world-renowned intensive competency-based course in Atlanta, as well as certification in cervicogenic dizziness from Rob Landel in Los Angeles. He has spent time in clinic with audiological physicians treating dizziness and is the clinical lead for vestibular rehabilitation in the Pembrokeshire and Derwen NHS Trust.

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BPPV Aug 2012