09/07/2026
Physiotherapy isn't just about muscles and joints.
Oculomotor (eye movement) đź‘€ rehabilitation is an evidence-based approach used in neurological and vestibular rehabilitation to improve how your eyes and brain work together.
These exercises may be used in selected conditions such as:
• Concussion and post-concussion syndrome
• Vestibular disorders (dizziness and balance problems)
• Stroke
• Convergence insufficiency
• Multiple sclerosis
• Parkinson's disease (selected cases)
Important: Physiotherapists prescribe eye movement exercises—such as smooth pursuits, saccades, convergence, and gaze stabilization—only after a thorough assessment. These exercises are not suitable for everyone and should always be tailored to the individual's condition.
The takeaway: Physiotherapy goes beyond muscles—it can also help retrain the connection between your eyes, brain, and balance system when clinically indicated.
Evidence:
1) Alsalaheen, B. A., et al. Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy – Vestibular rehabilitation after concussion.
2) Scheiman, M., et al. – Convergence insufficiency research.
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