Actionsets help people take an active role in managing a health condition.  Vertigo: Balance exercises

Introduction

Many people experience vertigo. If you have Ménière's disease or benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), you may have to deal with vertigo throughout your life. The spinning sensation it causes puts you at risk for falling and can also affect your quality of life if it interferes with your level of activity. You can do exercises at home to help your body get used to the confusing signals that cause your vertigo. Doing these exercises may help you cope with your vertigo.

What? - What is the medical information or key concepts related to the action? What exercises are helpful to improve balance for vertigo?
Why? - Why the action is important? Why is it important to exercise for balance?
How? - Learn the steps involved in taking action. How to exercise for balance
Where? - Other resources and organizations that can help you take action Where to get more information

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Author: Monica Rhodes Last Updated: December 29, 2008
Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Colin Chalk, MD, CM, FRCPC - Neurology

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