Katrina Williams - Cerebellum & Vestibular

Katrina is a clinician researcher and educator at the University of Queensland and Specialist Neurological Physiotherapist (awarded by the Australian College of Physiotherapists). Find out how she came to be so interested in neurodegenerative diseases and why expertise in vestibular and ataxia is so valuable in this area. We also talk about her research investigating the sensory, motor and vestibular functions of the balance system and how she has racked up so many letters behind her name (and counting!).1.41 - Intro2:29 - Career pathwayNeurodegenerative Diseases, Ataxia and the Cerebellum7:50 - Developing Interest in Ataxia9:00 - Treating the cerebellum the way it's designed10:50 - Early intervention in Neurodegenerative diseases14:00 - Diet & gut health in degenerative diseases15:25 - Developing passion in Neurodegenerative diseases17:35 - Approach to different cerebellar pathologies21:00 - Different types of ataxia Vestibular23:45 - Vestibular screening: change or adaptation?26:00 - Vestibular issues in older people28:05 - Understanding Vesibular Function Testing33:25 - Building Vestibular KnowledgeCareer Progression36:10 - Australian College of Physiotherapists Fellowship39:20 - PhD: integration of sensory, vestibular and motor systems in MS42:52 - Life Balance47:37 - Contacting KatrinaFull show notes: http://aneurophysio.com/podcast/katrinawilliams/Like our podcast and want to support us?Share the show with your friends & colleagues, give us a rating on your podcast platform or Buy us a coffee. Matt & Erin run the podcast out of their own time and resources. We'd love to update our recording equipment & cover our podcast publishing costs. Buy us a coffee if you can.