BEGINNER Vestibular Rehab Exercises | Motion Sensitivity, Imbalance, 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!!*

Check out my other videos focused on specific vestibular diagnoses:

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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.

[MovementFunction]

Hello! I have updated the video description with a list of the exercises along with recommendations for how often to do the exercises. Here's to your healing, health and happiness! All the best to you all!

[CellMusic]

The fact that you took the time to make these videos, and make access available to so many people who need them... gives me hope for humanity. And, that's saying something. <3. What a blessing you have given to so many.

[elizabethplane]

I’m on to day 3 and already feeling more balanced. Going for 6 weeks, no fail. ❤

[elabadoni]

I have been struggling with dizziness for over 2 months now. All blood tests and MRI results were normal. My PCP and the neurologist were clueless. So I finally decided to try Acupuncture. The Acupuncturist was the first one to mention a possible issue with the Vestibular nerve and that is how I ended up here. I will be diligently trying these exercises for the next 4 weeks. Thanks a lot for giving me that hope. Really appreciate you taking the time to create this content. You have no idea how many blessings you are getting from people like me.

[yamylinda]

day 2 and I'm already feeling less off balanced amazing, thank you so much and God bless you for helping people with these videos

[mtredheads]

I have dealt with BPPV for 20 years (after TBI) -one session every few years usually took care of it.
The BPPV symptoms plus just imbalance most of the time came back this past year. (Just went through breast cancer treatment and some of the chemo meds caused "dizziness" also diagnosed with Eustacian Tube Dysfunction that didn't help. My ENT had me do the Epley maneuver on one side once a day for 14 days and the other side for 14 days. It has helped with the BPPV but still dealing with balance/imbalance issues so am praying this therapy helps. Started it today. Thank you!!!!

[caroladams]

I have been diagnosed with Reactive Hypoglycemia, but my balance has been off for over 2 years. I feel more like I have Vestibular issues bc I have fallen a few times, but after changing my diet 2 yrs ago & falling, they stopped my bp meds saying it caused my bp to drop too low.
I also have prism problems. Was seeing double both vertically & horizontally. Finally got glasses, but still have some horizontal double vision. I am 78 years old & thought I was doing great by changing my diet. They have done so many tests with normal results. I have taken my blood levels at least 2x a day. Always in normal range.
I finally decided to try to find my own cure since I know my body better than they seem to. Thank you for these exercises. I pray that they will improve my balance issues.

[jiggagirl]

I don’t know if it’s the placebo effect but after the first day I actually feel better. Thank you for sharing

[fvegaz]

Hello My name is Francisco, i 'm mexican and had a stroke in 2017, i ' ve doing for two weeks the excersize, i think is helping me with motion sensitive, thank you, i am very grateful and i think You 're adorable

[trevorslattery]

Am I the only one who has "attacks"? I can be fine, and then "boom" dizzy for weeks, or months! And thank you for the video, going to try these exercises.

[rleahfisher]

I was in a pretty bad ATV accident and this video with all of the information, tips (and goals to reach prior to progressing to the intermediate phase) has helped me more in 1 week than the last 6 weeks of PT. Thank you ever so much! ❤

[Monica-]

I've been dealing with dizziness for 8 weeks and cleared of ENT related issues. It's been brutal, but I finally got approved to see a vestibular specialist in 4 weeks. This video at least let's me know what to expect. Thank you

[RealityRecapGurl]

This has been so helpful in my post concussion recovery! Today I completed all exercises completely for the first time :)

[strawberrykisses]

Hi Ms. Beth, I'm new here to your channel, i do realize that this video was made a year ago but im experiencing vestibular complications which led to vertigo which upon research has led me to your channel. I've tried everything and was told that rehab will help me but I can't afford it as of yet so here I am to give you a try. thanks in advance.

[debbieschwartz]

Great video! I was unfortunately misdiagnosed several years ago with BPPV. I was happy to get a clear diagnosis from my PT. It was a vestibular neuritis causes by sinus issues and barometric pressure changes. I do these type of exercises when I need them. I so grateful to have this knowledge so I can prevent vertigo as much as possible. When vertigo first occurred I had no idea what was wrong and it was quite frightening.

[jaewilly]

I love the clarity in your delivery and the fact that there's no fluffwith the info you present. I have committed to spend the next four weeks doing these exercises with a view to giving a public testimonial to this video

[bravequest]

I've been suffering from neck problems, shoulder problems, pain, stiffness, headaches, dizziness, vision problems and troubles breathing for years. No doctor or physical therapist has helped me even remotely and I've been seeking answers on my own for 2 years now. Your videos have given me hope! Just following along slowly and I can feel a difference in my neck and eyesight already. I have a lot of work to do to recover, but your videos have given me so much understanding of what's going on with my body and how to make progress, I think I can see myself reaching a normal level of mobility and ability to exercise. I will be working on this, my breathing, and core strength and coordination until I recover. Thank you!!!

[dawnstuart]

I appreciate the little tips on good body positioning, like "chin at this angle" etc. I've been going to a physical therapist for a few weeks due to PPD, and I like your routine, with progressions, better. I've improved so much in 2 weeks of doing this daily that I'm moving on to intermediate level. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge with us.

[rahulpandit-ehje]

I am starting from today, i am going through vastibular issue due to virus attack in my inner ear, though all other symptoms mostly solved except balance issue most i am starting this exercises from today. Thank you mam

[robertaswanson]

This was so simple and straightforward; it made it easy to do these exercises. I'm glad I found you.