Vestibular gymnastics with dizziness

Vestibular exercises helps the vestibular apparatus of the person adjust to the new position of the body in space( see incoordination.), As well as reduces the likelihood ofFalls. Often it is gymnastics that is the only way to avoid dizziness, which are the consequences of neurological pathologies. What exercises should I do? How to practice vestibular gymnastics?

Vertigo often becomes a "companion" of the pathology of the nervous system. Stroke, encephalopathy( disruption of the individual structures of the brain), any degenerative changes in the nervous system( see. Dizziness osteochondrosis), ear disease( especially in the elderly), all these diseases can be fraught with loss of balance. Exercises for the vestibular apparatus are quite simple, they can be done at home, and the best of them can be mastered by people of all ages. When

exercises prescribed for dizziness in the presence of background pathology of the nervous system to the brain receives information that is necessary to move to the side, although his eyes it seems as if everything stands in one place. As a result, a person begins to lose balance and may even fall. Vestibular gymnastics is prescribed to treat dizziness in combination with medications.

Aims and objectives of the gym:

1. Remove the discomfort caused by dizziness.
2. Reduce the likelihood of falls.
3. Teach a person to control the body and change position depending on the circumstances.

Gymnastics, exactly, like any other medical procedures, should be done in strict courses - for 10-20 sessions. One-two trainings, even under the supervision of a doctor, may not bring the expected effect at all and be useless. In this case, the benefits of gymnastics is very high: we have shown that positive changes were observed in 80% of patients and 30% of people only one gymnastics helps to achieve a full recovery!

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Exercises from dizziness

For balance( they should be performed sitting for at least 10 consecutive days).

1. Look up, and then look down, lowering it down. Try to speed up the process, doing exercises with the eyes dynamically.
2. Look to the side, look into the second, trying to stop looking at the subject. Repeat the "sight game" 20 times, gradually increasing the tempo.
3. Take your thumb away at 50 cm, and then slowly bring it closer to your eyes.

Warning! An important condition of these exercises is to do everything with your eyes only! The body, like the head, must remain immobile.

How to vestibular exercises for dizziness correctly, refer to the video:

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Perform complex need to open eyes( except for some exercises), while leaning the back and forth. Each complex includes at least 20 repetitions, while the pace should be constantly accelerated.

1. Perform rotations and lifting hands - the main load should be on the shoulder joints. In the long term, it is better to do these exercises without opening the eyes - this is an excellent development of the vestibular apparatus.
2. Lean forward, lift the object, sit down. Repeat the exercise 20 times.
3. From the sitting position you have to get up, and then sit down again.
4. Toss items from one hand to the other. Perform exercises should be at eye level, hands should be extended forward.

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Exercises for the vestibular apparatus and eyes

The task of this complex is to help the brain structures learn how to regain control of the position of the body, surrounding objects, and to the eyes to help in conveying the correct information.

1. Sit down and select an object that is about two meters from you. Fix the view, and now tilt your head in different directions( with an amplitude of about 30-40 degrees).The number of exercises, as before, is 20 times.
2. Stand on a flat and soft surface, and now transfer the weight of your body from one leg to the other. Repeat the exercise several times.
3. Wait a few seconds on the floor( eyes should be open), bend over and reach for your foot, trying to bend as low as possible. Knees can not be bent at the same time. Stand in this position from one minute to two.
4. Greatly strengthen the vestibular apparatus of walking along mountain slopes( of course, not too steep).Rise and descend from the slope alternately opening and closing your eyes.
5. Excellent results show such an unusual balance training as dancing with a partner. Waltz from time to time under your favorite music and soon you will see that the balance has improved noticeably.
6. It's good to learn to walk backwards - this will help to keep balance.

General rules

A few rules will help all patients to correctly organize the training process.

1. Do exercises in a comfortable environment under a pleasant melody.
2. Wear only comfortable sports shoes or on a bare foot.
3. If you get cold and feel unwell: give up classes and give time to health.
4. From time to time( preferably once a month) consult a physician on exercise therapy to adjust the load.

Remember! Vestibular gymnastics with dizziness does not tolerate fuss, but very fond of patience and perseverance. Many patients experience inconveniences after the first training and complain about the deterioration of the general condition. But this should not be frightened. Systematic and conscientious execution of exercises will allow to achieve positive dynamics in the shortest possible time. But it will be reasonable if a set of exercises will help you choose a physician-physiotherapist. What does the result of vestibular gymnastics depend on? First, from the period that passed after the first dizziness. An important role is played by the age of the patient: the younger he is, the faster the rehabilitation will be. But even in people aged, the effect can be excellent, it may just take a little longer. In any case, it's necessary to start practicing, hardly allowed by the doctor. See the video of the vestibular gymnastics.