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The Epley maneuver or repositioning maneuver is a maneuver used by medical professionals to treat one common cause of vertigo, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) [1] [needs update] of the posterior or anterior canals of the ear. [2]
A number of maneuvers have been found to be effective including Canalith Repositioning Procedures (CRP) such as the Epley maneuver, the Half Somersault Maneuver (HSM), the Semont maneuver, and to a lesser degree the non-CRP Brandt–Daroff exercises. [5] [28] Both the Epley and the Semont maneuvers are equally effective.
Community portal; Recent changes; Upload file; Search. Search. Appearance. ... It forms the basis of the Epley maneuver which is the modern treatment of benign ...
Radtke et al. have suggested that home treatment is both safe and effective when training is adequate but that the key cause of failure of the home treatment is an imperfect repositioning maneuver. [4] As a result of failed home treatments, the DizzyFIX was developed to assist patients in the performance of a correct particle repositioning ...
The Dix–Hallpike maneuver places a degree of stress on the patient's lower back; therefore, a cautious approach must be taken with patients who are suffering from back pain. [7] Severe respiratory or cardiac problems may not allow a patient to tolerate the maneuver.
Epley maneuver, used to treat benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) of the posterior or anterior canals Dr. Frank W. Epley Office , house located in New Richmond, Wisconsin and on the National Register of Historic Places
I added a link to the article on DizzyFIX. It is a researched device useful for patients (or doctors) who may not do well with the Epley Maneuver. It is therefore relevant to this article. (Note: this could use confirmation from someone with an appropriate medical background.) David Spector (talk) 19:09, 8 November 2011 (UTC)
Some patient portal applications enable patients to register and complete forms online, which can streamline visits to clinics and hospitals. Many portal applications also enable patients to request prescription refills online, order eyeglasses and contact lenses , access medical records , pay bills, review lab results, and schedule medical ...