Vertigo: Balance exercises
What exercises are helpful to improve balance for vertigo?
Exercises for vertigo often sound very simple. But depending on the severity of your vertigo, you may find them difficult to do. They generally consist of exercises that practice:
- Maintaining balance while standing still.
- Maintaining balance while swaying.
- Maintaining balance while turning.
- Maintaining balance while walking.
- Head movements. Head movements are one of the most common triggers of vertigo. Practicing moving your head may help your body learn how to deal with the problems that cause your vertigo.
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People who have vertigo may get help from an exercise program that includes practicing maintaining balance while standing still, turning, swaying, and walking.
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| Author: | Monica Rhodes | Last Updated: December 29, 2008 |
| Medical Review: | Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine Colin Chalk, MD, CM, FRCPC - Neurology | |
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