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Balance rehabilitation

Course Description: This evidence-based course introduces the principles and practices of physical therapy related to vestibular rehabilitation in adults. It focuses on balance disorders, vestibular rehabilitation, and clinical decision-making. Students are exposed to the course content through problem-based learning, collaborative learning, scientific literature reviews, lectures, and discussions. The course aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to assess, diagnose, and treat patients suffering from vestibular system and balance disorders.
Credits: 2
Objectives of the course :

1. Description of the relationship between the anatomical and functional structure of the vestibular system and the pathophysiological mechanisms responsible for its various disorders.
2. Explanation of the components of the clinical examination for a patient suffering from vestibular system disorders.
3. Explaining the importance of obtaining an accurate medical history when evaluating patients with vestibular disorders.
4. Correlating different symptom patterns with potential vestibular disorders.
5. Identifying tests and measures used in the evaluation of patients with vestibular disorders.
6. Utilize the clinical examination results to reach a diagnosis, predict the prognosis, and develop an appropriate treatment plan.
7. Selecting appropriate therapeutic interventions for conditions resulting from central or peripheral vestibular disorders.

Course outputs :

• Explanation of the anatomical and physiological principles of the vestibular system and its role in maintaining balance and spatial orientation, along with clarifying the pathophysiological mechanisms of various vestibular disorders.
• Identifying the components and methods of clinical examination for vestibular system disorders, while emphasizing the importance of medical history and linking symptom patterns to various pathological conditions.
• Employing clinical reasoning in interpreting test results, reaching a diagnosis and predicting prognosis, and developing an evidence-based treatment plan for central and peripheral vestibular conditions.
• Conduct a comprehensive clinical assessment for patients with vestibular disorders using appropriate assessment tools and methods, and accurately interpret their results.
• Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to analyze symptoms and connect them to various vestibular disorders to support diagnostic accuracy and clinical decision-making.
• Design and implement evidence-based therapeutic programs for peripheral and central vestibular conditions, incorporating the latest research and collaborating with the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Demonstrate professional and ethical values, including empathy, respect, and patient-centered care during the assessment and treatment of patients with vestibular disorders.
• Empowering patients to actively participate in decision-making regarding their treatment plans, and enhancing their self-management skills through continuous education and support.

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