title: The rationale and technique of head exercises in the treatment of vertigo.
abstract: 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.
mesh_terms: 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