Brandt-Daroff Exercise for BPPV

beginner

5 repetitions per side. 2-3 times daily. Yoga mat or firm surface

Suitable For

Vertigo & BPPV

Contraindications

Perform under professional supervision initially
Stop if you experience severe nausea or vomiting
Not recommended if you have neck problems

Benefits

Reduces positional vertigo episodes
Promotes central adaptation to positional changes
Can be performed at home consistently
Effective for both diagnosed and undiagnosed BPPV

The Brandt-Daroff exercise is a home-based habituation exercise for BPPV. Unlike the Epley maneuver which is a canalith repositioning procedure, the Brandt-Daroff works by repeatedly exposing the brain to the symptom-provoking position, gradually reducing the vertigo response through adaptation.

How to Perform

Sit on the edge of a bed. Quickly lie down on one side with your head turned slightly upward. Hold this position for 30 seconds or until the vertigo subsides. Slowly sit back up. Repeat on the other side. Perform 5 repetitions per side, 2-3 times daily.