Table 1.
Exercise Progression
| Gaze-Stabilization Exercises | Week | Habituation Exercises |
|---|---|---|
| Horizontal and vertical x1 viewing exercise with near target, 1 minute duration, sitting |
1 | Large amplitude, rapid cervical rotation (horizontal or vertical), each set of exercise consisted of 5 complete movements (cycles) and the individual performed 3 sets, sitting |
| Horizontal and vertical x1 viewing exercise with near target, 2 minute duration, sitting |
2 | Large amplitude, rapid horizontal cervical rotation (seated) and standing pivots, or large amplitude, rapid vertical cervical rotation (seated) and seated trunk flexion- extension,3 sets of 5 cycles |
| Horizontal and vertical x1 viewing exercise with near and far targets, 2 minute duration, standing |
3 | Large amplitude, rapid horizontal and vertical cervical rotation (seated) and standing pivots, or large amplitude, rapid horizontal and vertical cervical rotation (seated) and seated trunk flexion- extension,3 sets of 5 cycles |
| Horizontal and vertical x1 viewing exercise with near and far targets, and targets located in front of a busy background, 2 minute duration, standing |
4 | Large amplitude, rapid horizontal and vertical cervical rotation (seated), standing pivots, and seated trunk flexion-extension, 3 sets of 5 cycles |
| Horizontal and vertical x1 viewing exercise with near and far targets, and targets located in front of a busy background. Horizontal and vertical x2 viewing exercise, plain background. All exercises 2 minute duration, standing |
5 | Large amplitude, rapid horizontal and vertical cervical rotation (standing), standing pivots, and seated trunk flexion- extension,3 sets of 5 cycles |
| Horizontal and vertical x1 viewing exercise with near and far targets, and targets located in front of a busy background. Horizontal and vertical x2 viewing exercise, busy background. All exercises 2 minute duration, standing |
6 | Large amplitude, rapid horizontal and vertical cervical rotation (standing), standing pivots (180 degrees), seated trunk flexion-extension, and Brandt- Daroff exercise 3 sets of 5 cycles |