👀 Gaze Shifting [VORx1 Regression] | Theory & Demonstration

The video tutorial explains the use of gaze shifting as one of the three major adaptation exercises in vestibular rehabilitation. It is a regression of the VOR times one exercise, used for patients with severe symptoms or impaired gaze stabilization. The tutorial provides detailed instructions on setting up and performing gaze shifting, including the use of X papers for visual fixation. It also covers the technique of alternating saccadic eye movements followed by head movements, and offers guidance on adjusting the exercise's difficulty and progressing to VOR times one.

What is the primary reason for using gaze shifting instead of VOR times one?

• To enhance hearing

• To reduce dizziness

• To improve balance

• To accommodate severe symptoms

Why might a patient with post-concussion syndrome be given gaze shifting exercises?

• To improve their hearing

• To increase their physical strength

• To enhance their memory

• To help with gaze stabilization

How should the X papers be positioned for the gaze shifting exercise?

• Randomly on the wall

• In a circular pattern

• At eye level and a comfortable distance apart

• At different heights

What is the purpose of adjusting the distance between the X papers?

• To increase the number of X papers

• To make the exercise more visually appealing

• To change the color of the X papers

• To adjust the difficulty of the exercise

What is the main difference between gaze shifting and VOR times one?

• Gaze shifting uses more X papers

• Eye movement occurs before head movement in gaze shifting

• Gaze shifting requires more head movement

• Gaze shifting is performed faster

What should a patient do if the X papers are not staying in focus during the exercise?

• Increase the speed of the exercise

• Slow down the exercise

• Close their eyes

• Move closer to the wall

When is a patient ready to progress from gaze shifting to VOR times one?

• When they can perform the exercise for 5 minutes

• When the X papers remain in focus at a high rate

• When they can perform the exercise with their eyes closed

• When they no longer experience dizziness