Exercise for peripheral vertigo patients.

[Diva]

Hello, I am a 24 years old female. My aunt is suffering from peripheral vertigo. My aunt is 56 years old. I want to know some exercises for peripheral vertigo patients. Can anyone tell me a few exercises for peripheral vertigo patients? Thank you

[Perth]

@diva Hello, vertigo is a sensation that you, or the environment around you, are moving or spinning. There are two kinds of vertigo: peripheral vertigo is caused by a problem in the inner ear or vestibular nerve, and Central vertigo is caused by a problem in the brain. Vertigo exercises are designed to treat peripheral vertigo. Here are some exercises that will help you.

• Brandt-Daroff exercises: Sit in the middle of a bed with your feet on the floor. Turn your head 45 degrees to the right.
  Without moving your head, lie down on your left side. Wait for the dizziness to pass, then wait 30 more seconds. If you’re not dizzy, pause for 30 seconds.
  Return to the starting position. Pause for 30 seconds.
  Turn your head 45 degrees to the left. Repeat steps two and three on the right side.
  Return to the starting position. Pause for 30 seconds.
  Complete one set of five repetitions on each side.
  Before standing up, wait for any dizziness to pass.
• The Foster maneuver: is one of the easiest exercises for vertigo.
  Follow these directions if you have left-ear BPPV. If you have right-ear BPPV, do these steps on the right side:
  Kneel and place your hands on the floor. Tilt your head up and back. Wait until any dizziness passes.
  Place your forehead on the floor, tucking your chin toward your knees.
  Turn your head 45 degrees to face your left elbow. Hold for 30 seconds.
  Keeping your head 45 degrees, raise your head until it’s level with your back and shoulders. Hold for 30 seconds.
  Raise your head to the fully upright position.
  To do these exercises safely, take your time. Wait 30 seconds or until the dizziness passes between each movement.
  It’s also important to get a formal diagnosis before trying these exercises. If your vertigo isn’t caused by BPPV (Benign paroxysmal positioning vertigo), these moves may cause even more problems.