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Enhance Your Balance with Vestibular Ocular Reflex (VOR) Exercises

Enhance Your Balance with Vestibular Ocular Reflex (VOR) Exercises

If you've been struggling with dizziness or balance issues, it's time to introduce Vestibular Ocular Reflex (VOR) exercises into your daily routine. These exercises play a crucial role in retraining your brain to stabilize both vision and head movements, which are essential for maintaining overall balance and reducing dizziness.

What are VOR Exercises?

VOR exercises are specifically designed to help your brain adapt and improve the connection between your inner ear and your eyes. When these two systems are in sync, you gain greater control over your body’s balance and coordination, making it easier to move through daily activities without feeling light-headed or disoriented.

Key Benefits of VOR Exercises:

Getting Started

Here are a few simple VOR exercises you can try at home:

  1. Horizontal VOR Exercise: Focus on a target in front of you (such as a letter on the wall). Move your head side-to-side while keeping your eyes fixed on the target. Repeat for 1-2 minutes.
  2. Vertical VOR Exercise: Similar to the horizontal version, but this time, move your head up and down while focusing on the same target.
  3. Walking VOR Exercise: Walk slowly in a straight line while moving your head side-to-side or up and down, keeping your eyes on a single point ahead of you.

Remember: Consistency is key. Perform these exercises daily to see steady improvements in your balance and reduce symptoms of dizziness.

Stay Encouraged—It’s All About Progress!

Recovery takes time, but VOR exercises offer a proven path towards better balance and a more confident you.

 

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Written by:

Dr. Vinod Somareddy, PT, DPT

President

Reddy Care Physical Therapy

Reddy Care Occupational Therapy

Reddy Care Aquatic Therapy

 

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