Balance Course

Our Balance Courses are aimed at clinicians in a variety of disciplines (in particular ENT, Hearing Therapy, Audiology, Physiotherapy and Audiological Medicine). We offer two courses, which are held on alternate years at Chilworth Manor Hotel and Conference Centre, Southampton.

Advanced Level Balance Course: 16-18 June 2010

The Advanced Level Balance Course is aimed at clinicians who have a sound knowledge of vestibular assessment and management and wish to consolidate and advance their knowledge. Approximately 60 places will be available on a residential or non-residential basis.

The course incorporates group practical work and the examination of patients with specific disorders as well as exploring a variety of topics including:

  • Advanced anatomy and physiology
  • Advanced testing
  • Advanced bedside clinical examination
  • Psychological issues
  • How testing helps determine therapeutic approach
  • Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)
  • Mechanical disorders
  • Central disorders
  • Rehabilitation of complex unilateral and bilateral vestibular lesions

A complete programme is now available. Faculty members to be announced. 
View profiles of the 2009 Balance Course Faculty.

Course Fees

The cost of Residential place is £880; it will include course notes, all meals and refreshments and accommodation at Chilworth Manor for the 16th and 17th June 2010.

The cost of a Non-Residential place costs is £680; it will include course notes, lunch and refreshments.

Course Application

Please complete and return the application form with your payment details or contact the Course Organiser, Jane Burgneay: jbb@isvr.soton.ac.uk / 02380 592287.

Arrangements for future Beginner's and Advanced Balance courses are to be announced in due course.

Quotes from previous courses

'I would have found it difficult to get this kind of training elsewhere'
'Excellent panel of speakers'
'Well delivered, everything explained clearly'
'Well structured from anatomy through to management'

Further information

Contact the course co-ordinator for further information:

Jane Burgneay: jbb@isvr.soton.ac.uk / 02380 592287

See the profiles of the Balance Course Faculty from 2009