Instructions
- Sitting upright in a chair
- Use the long edge of a towel or a pillow case and sit it across the affected level as indicated by your therapist, with one edge of the towel/pillow case in either hand
- Apply a comfortable but firm pressure by pulling the ends of the towel/pillow case keeping the ends in-line with your eye level/height
- Maintaining this pressure, lower one arm below your shoulder (this is the side you will turn to)
- Turn your head to look over your shoulder as far as comfortable, towards the side of the arm you just lowered – your other hand should follow your line of sight, always maintaining the same pressure
- Repeat this exercise as instructed by your physiotherapist
Precautions
- If you experience any temporary symptoms regarding lightheadedness, dizziness, double vision or extreme pain stop the exercise immediately and contact your physiotherapist
- If any of these symptoms persist, present to your nearest emergency department immediately