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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]
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 ...
Download as PDF; Printable version; In other projects ... It forms the basis of the Epley maneuver which is the modern treatment of benign paroxysmal positional ...
The Half Somersault Maneuver (HSM) is a patient-performed alternative to the Epley for posterior canal BPPV (PC-BPPV). Like the Epley, it uses gravity to move the calcium crystal build-up from the posterior semicircular canal that causes the condition.
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.
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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; Eple; Epperley; Eppley; All pages with titles containing Epley
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)