APPENDIX 30-3: Sample Home Exercise Program

Introduction

These sample home programs are for a patient with motion sensitivity.

HABITUATION EXERCISES    Do _____daily

1. In a sitting position:

   • _____Bend over and sit up _______times in a row

   • _______Wait until symptoms resolve and repeat one more set of _______

2. In a sitting position:

   • _______Turn head side to side _______times in a row

   • _______Wait until symptoms resolve and repeat one more set of _______

3. In a sitting position:

   • _______Move head up and down _______times in a row

   • _______Wait until symptoms resolve and repeat one more set of _______

4. Stand in a corner:

   • _______ Turn a FULL ½ turn to the right _______times, waiting for symptoms to resolve each time

   • _______ Turn a FULL ½ turn to the left _______times, waiting for symptoms to resolve each time

5. Practice walking in hallway _______times

   • _______Move head side to side slowly, focusing on the walls each time

   • _______Move head up and down slowly, focusing on the ceiling and floor each time

   • _______Move head diagonally slowly, crossing in the center each time

6. Practice tossing a ball hand to hand following it with head and eyes _______

7. Practice handing ball to a person behind you to right and left while walking. Make sure you rotate your head and body and watch the ball with your eyes

8. Practice rolling in bed

   • _______roll to the right_______ times, wait for symptoms to resolve

   • _______roll to the left_______ times, wait for symptoms to resolve

9. Other_________________________________________