Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo

MR RICHARD O’HARA

Evening Lecture

BPPV is caused by calcium carbonate crystals (otoconia) becoming dislodged and floating freely within the ear.

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 of the pathophysiology of BPPV Identify Red Flags Carry out the diagnostic manoeuvre and interpret findings Identify central neurological/atypical presentations Perform the Epley and Simont manoeuvres to treat common BPPV About the tutor: Richard O’Hara is a Chartered Physiotherapist currently practicing Vestibular Rehabilitation. He has gained certification from Susan Herdmann’s world renowned intensive competency based course in Atlanta. 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. He works closely with the ENT consultants accepting referrals from them and from GPs. He also runs a private clinic accepting self-referrals from dizzy patients.