A PDF document with instructions and illustrations for eye and head exercises to improve balance and reduce dizziness. The exercises are divided into three levels and include oculomotor, gaze stabilization … See more
General Information for Eye Exercises
Target must remain in focus, not blurry, and appear stationary while head is in motion. Speed of eye movement should … See more
1. Oculomotor: Smooth pursuits
Holding a single target, keep eyes fixed on target. Slowly move it side-to-side/up-down/diagonally while head stays still. Perform in position. Move seconds each direction. Repeat times per session. Do sessions p… See more
2. Oculomotor: Saccades
Holding two stationary targets placed inches apart side-to-side/up-down/diagonally, move eyes quickly from target to target as head stays still. Move seconds each direction. Perform in position. Repeat tim… See more
Head exercises / Gaze stabilization
Target must remain in focus, not blurry, and appear stationary while head is in motion Perform exercise with little head movement (45o to either side of midline). Speed of head movement should be increased as long as the … See more
3. Gaze stabilization: Sitting
Keep eyes fixed on single stationary target held in hand or placed on wall feet away and move head side to side for seconds. Repeat while moving head up and down for seconds. Do sessions per day. Repeat using full fi… See more
A PDF document with instructions and illustrations for various exercises to improve balance and reduce dizziness after vestibular dysfunction. The exercises include eye movements, head …
Vestibular rehabilitation therapy (VRT) is an exercise-based program for reducing the symptoms of disequilibrium and dizziness associated with vestibular pathology (disease or …
A fact sheet for patients and carers with dizziness and balance problems. Learn about vestibular compensation, Cawthorne-Cooksey exercises, gaze stabilization exercises and canalith …
Vestibular Rehabilitation Gaze Stabilization VOR x2 For your safety: Begin in the sitting position and progress to the standing position. Stand in a corner with a chair in front of you for support …
1. Head motion: Side to side. While in. position, tilt head down 30o slowly/quickly move head right/left with eyes open/closed. Let symptoms subside, plus . seconds, with each repetition. …
Vestibular Rehabilitation Exercises – Level 3. Eye exercises. 1. Gaze stabilization: Walking toward target. Keeping eyes fixed on a single stationary target, walk toward target place on …
Vestibular rehabilitation (VR), or vestibular rehabilitation therapy (VRT) is a specialized form of therapy intended to alleviate both the primary and secondary problems caused by vestibular …
Progress can be fast or slow, and it may be 1-2 months before you notice the improvement. Vestibular rehabilitation exercises are an aid to recovery and you should do them alongside …
Vestibular rehabilitation often involves exercises, to help the brain process the information it receives in a new way, so it can regain balance and reduce symptoms.