The rationale and technique of head exercises in the treatment of vertigo.
The central compensation mechanisms for vertigo resulting from vestibular lesions are described together with the scientific basis for head exercises in vestibular rehabilitation. The indications and contra-indications for head exercises are discussed and the Cawthorne-Cooksey regime of exercises illustrated.
D005081:Exercise Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D005403:Fixation, Ocular; D006257:Head; D006801:Humans; D007759:Labyrinth Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D014717:Vertigo / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D014722:Vestibule, Labyrinth / Q000503:physiopathology