Event Date/s:
08/01/26
Event Time:
12pm
Empowering Clinicians to Identify Hidden Vestibular Barriers in RTW
Location:
Online
Samy Selvanayagam
🎯 Live Event: Empowering Clinicians to Identify Hidden Vestibular Barriers in Return-to-Work
🗓️ Unlock the Missing Piece in Vocational Rehabilitation
Many clients struggle to return—or stay—at work due to subtle vestibular issues that go undetected. These hidden barriers can affect balance, cause fatigue, and disrupt daily function, yet they’re often missed in routine assessments.
Join Consultant Vestibular Physiotherapist and award-winning educator Samy Selvanayagam for a transformative live session designed to equip vocational rehabilitation professionals with the tools to spot these red flags early and act decisively.
🔍 What You’ll Learn
- How vestibular dysfunction impacts work capacity and recovery
- Practical screening tools to identify hidden symptoms
- Key questions to ask during assessments
- When and how to refer to vestibular specialists
- Strategies to improve collaboration with employers and funders
All registrants will receive a copy of the recording.
Full members attend FREE.
👨⚕️ About the Presenter
Samy Selvanayagam is the Founder of TBI Therapy Associates, DizzyCare Clinic, and DizzyCare Academy. With nearly 30 years of physiotherapy experience and over 18 years specialising in vestibular rehabilitation, Samy is a globally respected educator and clinician. He’s trained over 1,000 professionals and contributes to research with the University of Birmingham. A recipient of the CSP Robert Williams International Award, Samy brings unmatched expertise and passion to advancing vestibular care.
🔗 Connect with Samy on LinkedIn
🎓 Who Should Attend?
- Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists
- Occupational Health Professionals
- Case Managers and Return-to-Work Coordinators
- Physiotherapists and Allied Health Practitioners
📩 Registration Details
- 📍 Live Online Event
- 🎟️ Free for Full Members
- 🎥 Recording provided to all registrants
- 📧 Questions? Contact Samy at samyselvanayagam@gmail.com
💡 Don’t Let Clients Slip Through the Net
This session will help you bring balance—literally and figuratively—back into your rehabilitation practice. Reserve your spot today and transform your approach to return-to-work planning.
CPD attendance certificates will be provided free of charge to members upon request however a small charge of £15 will be applied to all requests from non-members
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