Vertigo and loss of balance

Vertigo and loss of balance

Restoring body balance and coordination through body and head exercise techniques

1. Eye and neck muscle exercises (sitting)

1.1 Look up and down repeatedly for 20 times, then look to the left and right for 20 times slowly and then faster. When comfortable, move your head accordingly, such as turning your head to the right when looking right, looking up when tilting your head up, and looking down when tilting your head down.

1.2 Look at the tip of your finger and move your hand closer to your body by 1 foot, then move it back to the starting position. Repeat 20 times.

1.3 Close your eyes and tilt your head down as if you're counting something, then tilt your head back. Repeat 20 times.

1.4 Turn your head to the left and right, then forget about your eyes.

1.5 Tilt your right ear towards your right shoulder, then straighten up. Tilt your left ear towards your left shoulder, then straighten up. Repeat 20 times, then forget about your eyes.

2. Postures to stimulate overall body coordination (5-10 minutes)

2.1 Stand in the corner with an assistant standing behind for support, with your feet close together and rotate your head back and forth 15-20 times.

2.2 Rotate your entire body back and forth (keep your feet together as before) 15-20 times.

2.3 Stand with your feet together, face the corner of the room, place your hands on the wall, and gently push one hip and knee at a time to adjust your balance.

2.4 Stand in the same position, lift one knee at a time and try to stand on one leg for 5-10 seconds. Alternate legs.

3. Management of dizziness in positions that cause dizziness (approximately 10 minutes):

3.1 If the patient feels dizzy while lying on their side, sit them up on the bed and lift their body while their left ear touches the bed. Sit straight while their right ear touches the bed.

3.2 If the patient feels dizzy while lying on their back or looking up, sit them up on a chair, lean forward and try to touch their left knee with their nose and hold for 10-20 seconds. Then stretch their body up and lean their right ear to their right shoulder for 10-20 seconds. Alternate sides and try to hold each position for 5-10 minutes, even if there are still symptoms of dizziness, in order to overcome the symptoms.

4. General physical management:

This type of management is not systematic, but patients often find it more enjoyable. Patients can choose to do any activity they like for at least 20 minutes a day, such as:

4.1 Watch and enjoy sports like badminton, tennis, golf, football, etc.

4.2 Take a walk in nature and observe birds and trees, look at the ground and the sky, bend down to pick up things (with assistance), and practice walking on soft surfaces.

4.3 Engage in low-impact sports such as table tennis, basketball, golf, etc. (but swimming is not allowed).