A Neuro Physio Podcast: Katrina Williams
“I couldn’t think of any other job I would want to do.”
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 Knowledge
Career 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
References and Papers
Katrina’s Publications:
For more of Katrina’s publications including the MS practice for Health Professionals Book Chapters click here
Links
Upright Physiotherapy
https://www.uprightphysiotherapy.com.au/
Neurological Ageing and Balance Group
https://shrs.uq.edu.au/neurology-ageing-and-balance-research-group