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Cawthorne Cooksey Vertigo Exercises

The document describes a series of eye movement, head movement, and body exercises called the Cawthorne Cooksey Exercises, which are intended to help patients recover from neurological injuries or disorders. The exercises involve moving the eyes and head in various directions from sitting, standing, and lying down positions, as well as shoulder and arm movements. Doing the exercises regularly from an early stage is recommended to aid a faster and more complete recovery.

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Cawthorne Cooksey Vertigo Exercises

The document describes a series of eye movement, head movement, and body exercises called the Cawthorne Cooksey Exercises, which are intended to help patients recover from neurological injuries or disorders. The exercises involve moving the eyes and head in various directions from sitting, standing, and lying down positions, as well as shoulder and arm movements. Doing the exercises regularly from an early stage is recommended to aid a faster and more complete recovery.

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Cawthorne Cooksey Exercises

(Adapted from Dix and Hood-1984 and Herdman-1994)

In bed or sitting
Eye movements -- at first slow, then quick

• Up and down
• From side to side
• Focusing on finger moving from 3 feet to 1 foot
away from face

Head movements at first slow, then quick, later with eyes closed

• Bending forward and backward


• Turning from side to side
Sitting
Eye movements and head movements as above

Shoulder shrugging and circling

Bending forward and picking up objects from the ground

Standing
Eye, head and shoulder movements as before

Changing form sitting to standing position with eyes open and shut

Throwing a small ball from hand to hand (above eye level)

Throwing a ball from hand to hand under knee

Changing from sitting to standing and turning around in between

The earlier and more regularly the exercise regime is carried out, the faster and more complete
will be the return to normal activity. Persistence will be rewarded. A friend or relative who
also learns the exercises would be of great help.

© Edmond Ferdinandus 2000

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