Katrina Williams

I am a physiotherapist with a clinical specialty in the management of individuals with neurological conditions and vestibular disorders. I have a keen interest in examining how the body's balance systems, including the inner ear (vestibular system), eyes (ocular system), and sensory modalities (touch, proprioception), interact with the brain to optimize movement control, functionality, physical activity, and participation outcomes for individuals affected by neurological and vestibular pathologies. This includes conditions such as multiple sclerosis, cerebellar dysfunction, traumatic brain injury, stroke, Parkinson's disease, myasthenia gravis, motor neuron disease, concussion, Meniere's disease, vestibular migraines, acoustic neuromas, and age-related vestibular dysfunction. Additionally, I am interested in the influence of lifestyle choices on vestibular system functioning and integration, particularly how factors such as physical activity, community integration, sleep, and overall wellness affect both neurological and vestibular conditions, including Meniere's disease, vestibular migraines, and age-related vestibular dysfunction. Allied health and rehabilitation science, Clinical sciences, Health Sciences, Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation; Exploration of mobility in persons with Multiple Sclerosis - impact of disability level on assessment and treatment; Sensory and vestibular function in people with Multiple Sclerosis; Exploring Biosocial and Physical markers affecting balance outcomes in persons with Neurological and Vestibular Disorders; Symptom impacts on function and quality of life in persons with Meniere's Disease; Using vestibular and oculomotor assessment to diagnose and manage concussion across the lifespan; Exploring function in persons with Myasthenia Gravis; Developing a biosocial and physical model to predict fatigue impacts in people with Multiple Sclerosis

[2025] Perspectives of older adults with hearing loss on vibrotactile neurofeedback balance training. Foster, Jacinta I., Timmer, Barbra H. B., Williams, Katrina L. and Brauer, Sandra G. (2025). Perspectives of older adults with hearing loss on vibrotactile neurofeedback balance training. American Journal of Audiology, 34 (3), 551-562. doi: 10.1044/2025_aja-25-00006 [2025] Perspectives of people with myasthenia gravis on physical activity and experience of physical activity advice from health professionals in the Australian context: a qualitative study. Alsop, Tahlia, Cassimatis, Marianna, Williams, Katrina L. and Gomersall, Sjaan R. (2025). Perspectives of people with myasthenia gravis on physical activity and experience of physical activity advice from health professionals in the Austral