Brandt-Daroff Exercise for Vertigo

Brandt-Daroff exercise for vertigo

To do the Brandt-Daroff exercise:

  • Start in an upright, seated position.
  • Move into the lying position on one side with your nose pointed up at about a 45-degree angle.
  • Remain in this position for about 30 seconds (or until the vertigo subsides, whichever is longer), then move back to the seated position.
  • Repeat steps 2 and 3 on the other side.

Current as of: September 27, 2023

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