Cawthorne-Cooksey exercises
Cawthorne-Cooksey Exercises
Cawthorne-Cooksey exercises (pronunciation: kaw-thorn-cook-see exercises) are a series of physical therapy exercises designed to improve balance and dizziness symptoms. These exercises were developed by Dr. Norman Cawthorne and Dr. Margaret Dix Cooksey in the mid-20th century.
Etymology
The term "Cawthorne-Cooksey exercises" is named after the two British otolaryngologists, Dr. Norman Cawthorne and Dr. Margaret Dix Cooksey, who developed these exercises.
Description
Cawthorne-Cooksey exercises are a series of movements and exercises designed to help individuals manage and reduce symptoms of dizziness and balance problems. These exercises are often used in the treatment of vestibular disorders, including vertigo, Meniere's disease, and vestibular neuritis.
The exercises are designed to help the brain retrain the balance system, by encouraging the brain to ignore the signals from the damaged vestibular system and instead rely on signals from the other, healthy balance systems in the body.
Related Terms
- Vestibular rehabilitation: A specialized form of therapy intended to alleviate both the primary and secondary problems caused by vestibular disorders.
- Vertigo: A sensation of feeling off balance, often associated with feeling as though you or the world around you is spinning.
- Meniere's disease: A disorder of the inner ear that can lead to dizzy spells (vertigo) and hearing loss.
- Vestibular neuritis: An inflammation of the inner ear usually caused by a viral infection, resulting in vertigo.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cawthorne-Cooksey exercises
- Wikipedia's article - Cawthorne-Cooksey exercises
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