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Exercises for dizziness

Specific exercises can help certain forms of dizziness, especially positional vertigo and recovery of the balance system. The right exercise depends on the diagnosis and affected side; warning signs require urgent assessment first.

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Specific exercises can help certain forms of dizziness, especially positional vertigo and recovery of the balance system. The right exercise depends on the diagnosis and affected side; warning signs require urgent assessment first.

  • A brief spinning sensation when turning in bed, bending down or looking up in BPPV.
  • Nausea and temporary imbalance after an episode.
  • First have the likely type of dizziness and affected side assessed.
  • Practise in a safe environment with someone present if you are at risk of falling.
  • Make an appointment for new or recurring dizziness before performing intensive manoeuvres.
  • For urgent GP care outside normal opening hours, call HAP 9252. Call Ambulance 912 only for an immediately life-threatening situation.

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VertigoVertigo makes you feel as though you or your surroundings are spinning or moving. The cause is often in the inner ear's balance system, but sudden persistent vertigo with loss of neurological function may be a stroke. The pattern of episodes, hearing symptoms and warning signs determines what assessment is needed.
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