Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)

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Efficacy of the Li maneuver in treating posterior canal benign paroxysmal positional vertigo

ournal Acta Oto-Laryngologica Pages 1-5 | Received 22 Sep 2016, Accepted 30 Oct 2016, Published online: 06 Dec 2016 Jinrang Li Abstract Conclusion: The Li maneuver is a safe, effective, and simple repositioning method for the treatment of BPPV. It is simple to master and exerts an exact effect. As a rapid repositioning method, the […]

BPPV Associated with Increased Fracture Risk

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo Is Associated With An Increased Risk Of Fracture: A Population-Based Cohort Study Authors: Wen-Ling Liao, PT Published: Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 2015, Volume: 45 Issue: 5 Pages: 406-412 doi:10.2519/jospt.2015.5707 Study Design A nationwide, population-based, retrospective cohort study. Objectives To investigate whether benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is associated […]

5-Minute Diagnosis of Dizziness

Kenneth E. Watford, DNP, APRN-C Journal for Nurse Practitioners. 2013;9(10):712-713. Introduction Dizziness ranks as one of the most common medical complaints treated in primary care and is typically a dreaded complaint for the nurse practitioner (NP) because of the perceived complexities in making an accurate diagnosis. Dizziness accounts for about 5% of all primary care […]

Vertigo Treatment – Video

University of Colorado Denver Published on Jul 25, 2013 Vertigo Treatment: Carol Foster, MD explains how to treat vertigo by showing you the maneuver to treat your own symptoms at home. This maneuver is used to treat Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV). Read more about Dr. Carol Foster and this DIY treatment: http://www.ucdenver.edu/about/newsroo… Video provided […]

Colorado Doctor Finds Way To Treat Common Vertigo [Video)

April 23, 2012 7:33 PM AURORA, Colo. (CBS4) – More than seven million people in the U.S. suffer from vertigo with 50,000 in the Denver area alone. The symptoms include feeling surroundings spinning when nothing is moving. Now there’s a new do-it-yourself way to treat the most common form of vertigo. CBS4 Health Specialist Kathy […]

A Comparison of Two Home Exercises for Benign Positional Vertigo: Half Somersault versus Epley Maneuver

APRIL 20 2012 Subject Area: Audiology and Speech , Further Areas Carol A. Foster; Annand Ponnapan; Kathleen Zaccaro; Darcy Strong Audiology and Neurotology Extra (2012) 2 (1): 16–23. https://doi.org/10.1159/000337947 Abstract Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) frequently recurs after treatment, so a home exercise would be desirable. We designed a self-administered exercise, the half somersault, for […]

Patients with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo and cervical spine problems: is Epley’s manoeuvre contraindicated, and is a proposed new manoeuvre effective and safer?

J Laryngol Otol. 2010 Nov;124(11):1167-71. doi: 10.1017/S0022215110000927. Epub 2010 Apr 23. Rashad UM1. Author information Abstract BACKGROUND: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo is one of the commonest peripheral vestibular causes of vertigo. The particle repositioning manoeuvre (Epley’s manoeuvre) has become the ‘gold standard’ treatment for this disorder. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo can affect any age group […]

Hallpike Test and Epley Maneuver – Video

Published on Feb 27, 2010 YouTube Link: http://youtu.be/59EIKztATiw