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Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is the most common cause of peripheral vertigo. [2] It can be characterized by three main symptoms: positional onset, spinning dizziness and short-lived symptoms. The primary diagnostic maneuver is the Dix-Hallpike which elicits the cardinal sign associated with BPPV, rotatory nystagmus.
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]
This maneuver can be performed during a clinic visit by health professionals, or taught to people to perform at home, or both. [36] Postural restriction after the Epley maneuver increases its effect somewhat. [37] When practiced at home, the Epley maneuver is more effective than the Semont 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
The test may need to be performed more than once, as it is not always easy to demonstrate observable nystagmus that is typical of BPPV. Also, the test results can be affected by the speed with which the maneuver is conducted and the plane of the occiput. [5] There are several disadvantages proposed by Cohen for the classic maneuver.
Semont manoeuvre: A Semont: Otolaryngology: Manoeuvre used to treat benign paroxysmal positional vertigo: Semont A, Freyss G, Vitte E (1988). "Curing the BPPV with a liberatory maneuver". Adv. Otorhinolaryngol. 42: 290–3. PMID 3213745. Sippy diet: Bertram Sippy: Gastroenterology: Diet of milk and antacid powders to treat gastric ulcer (no ...
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)