Brandt-Daroff Exercise
The Brandt-Daroff exercise is a vestibular rehabilitation technique that uses motion to help patients reduce or eliminate the symptoms of vertigo. The exercises are done in a supervised session with a physical therapist but can also be done at home.
The Brandt-Daroff exercise can help with peripheral vertigo, the most common cause of vertigo. Peripheral vertigo is characterized by one-sided dizziness and unsteadiness, which can often be caused by problems with blood flow in the inner ear or an imbalance of fluid pressure in the ear itself. The exercise can help improve blood flow and relieve ear swelling, reducing symptoms of vertigo and preventing further damage to the inner ear.
Peripheral vertigo is often associated with Ménière’s disease, which affects hearing and balance. The Brandt-Daroff exercise can help manage those symptoms as well.
In general, the Brandt-Daroff exercise helps relieve symptoms of vertigo through its motion therapy. It involves moving your head around quickly and in several different directions, which helps restore proper fluid levels and reduce swelling within your inner ear.
