VOR x2 is like eye–head teamwork practice. You look at a target, move your head, and try to keep the target clear. It helps your brain and inner ear learn to stay steady, just like practicing dribbling while running. 🏀

Happy Monday Beautiful People!

What surprised you most about your balance this week? (One small win or “aha” moment?)

Using the shopping cart as a stable support (kind of like a makeshift walker) lets you safely practice quick head turns—left and right—as you push down each aisle. This challenges the vestibulo-ocular reflex (VOR), which helps stabilize your gaze during movement, and can improve symptoms for folks dealing with dizziness, vertigo, BPPV, or general balance issues. Why it works: • The cart provides forward support and prevents falls if a turn triggers imbalance. • Aisles give you straight, predictable paths to walk while focusing on head movements. • It’s low-key functional training: real-world exposure therapy without feeling like a formal exercise. Tips to make it effective (and safe): • Start slow → Turn your head side to side every few steps, holding focus on a point (like shelf labels) to retrain gaze stabilization. • Build up → Increase speed or frequency of turns as you get comfortable. • If you’re working on specific vestibular exercises (e.g., from PT for PPPD, vestibular neuritis, or migraine-associated dizziness), this fits perfectly as “grocery store adaptation” training. • Bonus: The pushing adds light resistance for core and upper body work—true weekend warrior multitasking! Great way to turn a chore into progress. Keep crushing those aisles! 🛒💪

Rory says: real happiness is finding your center… on two legs, obviously. This week’s #PawSomeRevealFriday is all about balance — physical AND mental (because treats help both). 🐶 Post your dog’s tallest, steadiest stand with #StandTallWithRory and let’s celebrate every second of glorious balance (or glorious spaghetti legs).