Beginner Vestibular Rehab Exercises for Balance & Vertigo

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Have you been diagnosed with vestibular hypofunction, vestibular weakness, vestibulopathy, vestibular neuritis, Meniere's Disease, labyrinthitis or other type of vestibular dysfunction? These 13 beginner seated, standing and walking exercises will help you get back on your feet and help you get your life back.

Start these daily, one time per day. If tolerable, add a second session if time allows. Doing the gaze stabilization exercises up to 4 times per day is best for optimal improvement.

It is normal for these exercises to make you feel more dizzy but you shouldn't stay dizzy for the rest of the day. A good guideline for recovery is that any increase in dizziness you experience during the exercises should go away and your dizziness should return to your baseline within 20 minutes of completing the session. If the increase in dizziness lasts longer than 20 minutes, do fewer reps, fewer exercises, move slower or otherwise decrease the number and intensity of the exercises until you recover within 20 minutes. Gradually build up again as you can. This is just a guideline - do more or less based on what feels tolerable for you.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:33 - What is the Vestibular System? Symptoms of Vestibular Dysfunction
4:00 - Seated head nod without gaze fixation
4:22 - Seated head turn without gaze fixation
4:36 - Seated gaze stabilization with head nods
4:55 - Seated gaze stabilization with head turns
5:20 - Seated VOR cancellation
5:50 - Seated head tilt eyes open
6:08 - Seated head tilt eyes closed
6:35 - Standing Exercises: Stand Next to a Countertop for Support
6:42 - Feet together
7:09 - Single leg balance
7:47 - Tandem stance
8:15 - Walking with small head turn
8:35 - Walking with gaze stab head turns
8:50 - Walking with VOR cancellation

*Printable booklet with instructions, photos and tips is now available!!*
https://movementfunctionmaui.com/vestibular-rehab-booklets

Check out my other videos focused on specific vestibular diagnoses:
BPPV: https://youtu.be/auOI6_lPI94
Vestibular Migraine: https://youtu.be/uWVdZEX36iU
PPPD: https://youtu.be/Yyvt8EMlHxs
Cervicogenic Dizziness: https://youtu.be/O-6eV34Ny_c
Visually-Induced Motion Sickness: https://youtu.be/A_7I7zQ8T5c

When you're ready for more challenge, move on to the intermediate vestibular rehab video: https://youtu.be/-syNzglsyM4.

If you are experiencing room spinning only, start with my vertigo video, which includes demonstration of the modified Epley maneuver that you can do independently at home. https://youtu.be/auOI6_lPI94

You might also benefit from going through my posture video for a more complete exploration of your posture and to try some adjustments from your feet to your head. https://youtu.be/rk7DB7q8frM

Please share this video with any of your loved ones who might benefit from these exercises. Leave a comment below if you'd like to share your experience with this video or if you have suggestions for other video topics.

Check out VeDA, Vestibular Disorders Association, for professional, high-quality information on a wide variety of vestibular topics at https://vestibular.org/.

Here's to your healing, health and happiness!!!

*** This content is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult a healthcare provider for guidance about any specific medical condition and before doing anything contained in these videos. The viewer is solely responsible for all outcomes of the use of this material.