07. Object and Head Moving Horizontal Tracking

This technique helps to integrate your vision and vestibular systems and supports head, neck and body postural control. It supports you with visually tracking objects as your head and the object move.

This may be performed sitting (least challenging), standing, in a staggered stance position or standing on one leg (most challenging). Depending on your tolerance, you will have to vary the amount of movement, speed and number of repetitions. It is important that you do not feel more than a mild amount of discomfort. Adjust your dosage to what is tolerable for you and gradually increase.

Instructions:

1. In your chosen position, move one arm straight in front of you with your hand in a “thumbs up” position. Your thumb nail should be at the height of your eyes as you look straight out in front of you. 
2. Start at a comfortable speed and distance and work your way up to a quicker speed and more motion of your hand and head. While keeping your eyes on your thumb nail, perform 3-8 repetitions of: 
   • Move your head to one side while simultaneously moving your hand in the opposite direction: 
     • As your head moves to the right, your hand moves left
     • As your head moves to the left, your hand moves right
3. Complete 1-3 sets of ~3-8 repetitions.

Perform this 1-3x/day for the next 1-3 days. * Unless otherwise directed.

• Optionally, use your testing technique to determine your optimal frequency and duration to perform.