Epley Maneuver PDF – Overview
The Epley manoeuvre (canalith repositioning) can be used to treat posterior canal benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). BPPV is characterized by brief episodes of vertigo related to rapid changes in head position.
BPPV can be confirmed by the Dix-Hallpike positional test. The Epley manoeuvre is easily performed in the clinic, or by the patient, and is described in detail in this article.
It has NHMRC Level I evidence of efficacy and no serious adverse effects have been reported. This article forms part of a series on non-drug treatments, which summaries the indications, considerations and the evidence, and where clinicians and patients can find further information.
What is BPPV
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a syndrome characterised by episodes of vertigo, which last for approximately 1–60 seconds, are related to rapid changes in head position, particularly movements related to gravity and those involving neck extension (eg. lying down in bed, reaching up for high objects, bending over) and may be associated with nausea and vomiting, which can last for up to several hours.
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