This episode of the Physiotutors podcast features Julia Treleaven, a researcher and physiotherapist, who discusses cervicogenic dizziness and its diagnosis. We delve into the condition's pathophysiology and prevalence in patients with chronic neck pain. We also discuss red flags to watch for during patient history taking and differentiating cervicogenic dizziness from other forms of dizziness. The episode covers functional tests used to assess balance and motor control and treatment options, including sensory-motor exercises, manual therapy, and posture correction. The discussion emphasizes the importance of focusing on the neck's role in such cases rather than just diagnosing the condition.

 

Content

00:00 Introduction

01:20 Definition

06:36 Characteristics of Cervicogenic Dizziness

12:08 Physical and Orthopedic Tests for Cervicogenic Dizziness

15:03 Functional Assessment for Cervicogenic Dizziness

18:25 Treatment for Cervicogenic Dizziness

26:10 Progressing Sensory Motor Control Exercises for Cervicogenic Dizziness

29:46 Role of the neck in dizziness

32:08 Research endeavors in neck-related dizziness

34:58 Determining the role of the neck in dizziness and the controversy of cervicogenic dizziness

 

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