Habituation Exercises for Central Vestibular Deficits EXPLAINED

The video tutorial covers habituation exercises for treating central vestibular deficits. It explains the concept of the dizziness barrier and how exercises should be performed to engage this barrier effectively. The tutorial details various exercises, including VOR cancellation, bending down, walking with head turns, gate speed changes, and movements in bed, emphasizing the importance of repetitions and duration to elicit mild to moderate symptoms and habituate the central nervous system.

What are habituation exercises and how do they relate to central vestibular deficits?

What are the potential symptoms a patient might experience during habituation exercises?

What factors should be considered when determining the intensity and duration of habituation exercises?

Explain the concept of the dizziness barrier and its significance in habituation exercises.

What is the recommended approach for increasing the number of repetitions in habituation exercises?

Discuss the role of the central nervous system in habituation to dizziness-related symptoms.

Describe the VOR cancellation exercise and its purpose in treating vestibular deficits.

How can the effectiveness of habituation exercises be assessed in patients?

How should exercises be tailored to individual patients experiencing dizziness?

What are some common movements that may require habituation exercises?