Konferencija „Neuroscience of Balance: Vertigo, Diagnosis and Recovery“

International Scientific and Practical Conference

Date: 30 October 2026, 8:30–17:00 
Venue: Aula Magna, AK1, second floor, Klaipeda University, Herkaus Manto St. 90, Klaipėda, Lithuania 
Format: On-site and online 
Certificates: 8 hours of continuing professional development. The training hours have been approved by the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Lithuania and registered on the Competence Platform.

Klaipeda University and the Catholic University of Valencia invite you to a one-day international conference dedicated to the neuroscience of the balance system and to dizziness — one of the most common yet most difficult symptoms to diagnose in everyday clinical practice.

Speakers from Lithuania, Spain, Portugal, Norway, Sweden and Latvia will present the latest scientific evidence on vestibular function, sensory integration and the role of the central nervous system in maintaining balance, together with practical, evidence-based approaches to assessment, treatment and rehabilitation.

Neuroscientists, doctors of all specialities, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, complementary and alternative healthcare professionals, clinical speech and language therapists, general nurses, psychologists and public health professionals.

After the conference, participants will be able to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the neurobiological mechanisms of the balance system, apply modern diagnostic tools to identify vertigo and balance disorders, integrate advanced treatment and rehabilitation strategies into their practice, critically evaluate new evidence and technologies in neurovestibular medicine, and collaborate across disciplines for the best possible patient outcomes.

Viktoras Simanavičius Tel. +370 687 96964 viktoras.simanavicius@ku.lt; viktosim@gmail.com

Neuroscience of Balance: Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment and Rehabilitation of Dizziness International Scientific and Practical Conference | 30 October 2026 | Klaipeda University

8:30–9:00 — Registration

9:00–9:25 — Opening of the conference

9:25–9:50 — Rehabilitation for balance recovery after stroke Prof. Lina Varžaitytė, M.D., PhD — Klaipeda University Hospital, Lithuania

9:50–10:15 — Diagnostic challenges in vestibular migraine Marija Lebedeva, M.D. — Klaipeda University and MB OrtoReab, Lithuania

10:15–10:55 — Vestibular rehabilitation after stroke: what is new? From precision neurorehabilitation to non-invasive brain stimulation Prof. José María Tormos Muñoz, PhD — Catholic University of Valencia, Spain Viktoras Simanavičius, MSc, PhD candidate — Klaipeda University, Lithuania

10:55–11:25 — Coffee break

11:25–11:50 — Vertigo: differential diagnosis and medical treatment from a psychiatric perspective Jonas Mikaliūnas, M.D. — private psychiatric practice, Lithuania

11:50–12:15 — When vision makes you dizzy: understanding visually induced dizziness to restore balance Cláudia Maria Costa, MSc, PhD candidate — Escola Superior de Saúde Atlântica, Portugal

12:15–12:40 — Post-traumatic dizziness following head trauma: an evidence-based update (2021–2025) Arnas Staškevičius, M.D. — Neurosurgery Clinic, Klaipeda University Hospital, Lithuania

12:40–13:05 — Red flags in the assessment of dizziness: recognising serious and life-threatening conditions Irina Arechvo, M.D., PhD — Republican Klaipeda Hospital, Lithuania

13:05–14:05 — Lunch and sponsors' exhibition

14:05–14:30 — Differential diagnosis of dizziness and balance disorders in patients with multiple sclerosis Jolanta Kalniņa, M.D. — Latvian Maritime Medicine Centre, Latvia

14:30–14:55 — Cognitive behavioural therapy in the treatment of persistent postural-perceptual dizziness Julija Gečaitė-Stončienė, PhD — Palanga Clinic, Neuroscience Institute, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU), Lithuania

14:55–15:20 — Neural mechanisms and vestibular dysfunction in benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV): insights into pathophysiology and therapeutic approaches Assoc. Prof. Mari Kalland Knapstad, PhD — Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Norway

15:20–15:45 — Cervicogenic dizziness – a controversial diagnosis? Science and practice concerning pathophysiology, symptoms, assessment and interventions Prof. Ulrik Röijezon, PhD — Luleå University of Technology, Sweden

15:45–16:10 — Common neurological causes of dizziness Prof. Lina Malcienė, M.D., PhD — Klaipeda University Hospital and Klaipeda University, Lithuania

16:10–17:00 — Panel discussion and conference closing

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