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 - Intro
2:29 - Career pathway
Neurodegenerative Diseases, Ataxia and the Cerebellum
7:50 - Developing Interest in Ataxia
9:00 - Treating the cerebellum the way it's designed
10:50 - Early intervention in Neurodegenerative diseases
14:00 - Diet & gut health in degenerative diseases
15:25 - Developing passion in Neurodegenerative diseases
17:35 - Approach to different cerebellar pathologies
21:00 - Different types of ataxia
Vestibular
23:45 - Vestibular screening: change or adaptation?
26:00 - Vestibular issues in older people
28:05 - Understanding Vesibular Function Testing
33:25 - Building Vestibular KnowledgeCareer Progression
36:10 - Australian College of Physiotherapists Fellowship
39:20 - PhD: integration of sensory, vestibular and motor systems in MS
42:52 - Life Balance
47:37 - Contacting Katrina

Full show notes: http://aneurophysio.com/podcast/katrinawilliams/

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Katrina Williams - Cerebellum & Vestibular