Most patients with abnormal vestibular function can be trained with Cawthorne-Cooksey training. The training ranges from simple eye movements to complex ball throwing, etc. Consistent and careful training can speed up the recovery of vestibular function. The training can be performed under the guidance of a professional or accompanied by a family member. I. Lying in bed or sitting position
1., eye movements, from slow to fast
1.1 Up and down movement: both eyes look up and then look down
1.2 Left-right movement: eyes look to one side, then turn to the other side
1.3 far and near gaze: gaze at the finger in front of the patient 1 m gradually move closer to the patient to 0.3 m, the patient’s eyes follow the finger movement.
2, head movement, first slow, then fast, and then closed eyes
2.1 Head forward flexion and backward extension
2.2 Turn the head from side to side
Second, sitting position
1. Same eye and head movements as above
2. Shrugging and turning shoulders
2. Forward bending and picking up objects from the ground
Three, standing position
1. Same eye, head and shoulder movements as above
2., From sitting position to standing position with eyes open and closed
3. Pass the small ball between hands at eye level
4..From sitting position to standing position, turn around in the middle
IV. Activities (indoor)
1..Turn around with the person standing in the middle of the room and pass the ball with that person.
2., Cross the room with eyes open and closed
3., Up and down the slope with eyes open and closed
4..Up and down steps with eyes open and closed
5., Any movement that requires bending, stretching and having a goal, such as bowling and basketball.