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Brandt-Daroff Exercises for Vertigo and Balance Disorders

Information provided by Disabled World - Published: 2009-07-07

The Brandt-Daroff exercise is one of several exercises intended to speed up the compensation process and end the symptoms of vertigo.

Brandt-Daroff exercise Video

Brandt-Daroff exercises are generally used to treat BPPV, and sometimes to treat labyrinthitis or vestibular neuritis, at home and are performed in three sets per day for two weeks.

In each set, one performs the maneuver five times.

The Brandt-Daroff exercise relieves symptoms of vertigo within 3 to 14 days for almost all people.

In a small number of cases, vertigo returns and has to be treated again.

Performing Brandt-Daroff exercises can cause vertigo, nausea, and vomiting, which may discourage people from continuing the exercise, particularly when the vertigo experienced is severe.

NOTE: Do not start doing the Brandt-Daroff exercises for at least 2 days after the Epley or Semont maneuver, unless specifically instructed otherwise by your health care provider.

• Brandt-Daroff Exercise Video Clip

• This web page is from the Disabled World Vertigo Balance Disorders section which provides: Information on vertigo and balance disorders usually associated with the inner ear balance mechanisms and Menieres disease.
• Epley's Maneuver Video for Vertigo
• Vertigo and Meniere's Disease
• Semont Maneuver for Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo

<a href="http://www.disabled-world.com/health/vertigo/brandt-daroff-exercises.php">Brandt-Daroff Exercises for Vertigo and Balance Disorders</a> - Explains balance disorders and vertigo with instructional videos on Semont Epley and Brandt-Daroff exercises for BPPV and loss of balance.