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Episode 4: Vestibular Function - Running on uneven ground

Released: 07/06/2024

 

Paul is a keen and proficient sportsman who enjoys tennis, golf, indoor bowls and park runs. Although he could walk and move as normal following his brain injury, he was devasted to find he struggled to regain his sporting ability. Paul learnt this was as a result of damage to his vestibular system that subtly effected his balance, the control of his eye movements, and his sense of where his body was in space.

 

So, what is the vestibular system and why is it essential for our everyday movement and functioning?

 

In this episode, Paul interviews Neuro Physiotherapist, Sally De La Fontaine, who is a specialist in vestibular rehabilitation, to unravel this complex phenomenon and why it is important to engage in physical activity and challenge our bodies in a targeted way following disruption to our vestibular system.


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Acknowledgement and thanks to Paul’s Podcast team:

 

Paul Cheese, Podcast Producer: info@reliumx.co.uk

Dr Sally Martin-Young, Consultant Neuro Occupational Therapist and Podcast Project Manager: sally@livelifegroup.co.uk

Natalie Mackenzie, Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapist and Podcast PR and Marketing: natalie.mackenzie@thebiss.co.uk

 

Gratitude also extends to all members of Paul’s multidisciplinary neuro rehabilitation team as without you all this unique Podcast series would not have been possible:

 

Rachel Wilson, Brain Injury Case Manager

Dr Alex Garfield - Neuropsychologist

Eleanor Woodward, Neuro Speech and Language Therapist

Katy James, Neuro Speech and Language Therapist

Sally De La Fontaine, Neuro Physiotherapist

Tom Nissen, Neuro Personal Trainer

Rachel Maxwell, Cognitive Rehabilitation Assistant

Ben McGuinness, Cognitive Rehabilitation Assistant

Dr Nikos Gorgoraptis, Neurologist

Dr Martine Stoffels, Neuropsychiatrist

Amy Chater, Partner, Leigh Day

 

Paul is also indebted to the invaluable support of all the staff, volunteers and members of the charity Brains Matter. In particular:

 

Kevin Bottrell, Charity Manager

Lisa-Rae Brough, Deputy Manager

Members Jules, Rob and Simon

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