Vertigo is a common condition characterized by a spinning or rotating sensation even though you are
not moving.
A special type of vertigo is called Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) and is responsible
for up to 35% of all reported cases of vertigo.
BPPV can be caused by allergies, flu-like episodes, ear infection or a blow to the head.
The technique is called Epley's Maneuver.
Mis-placed calcium crystals in the inner ear are re-positioned by the physical therapist's maneuvers.
The video on the next page is a physical therapy home exercise technique (Brandt-Daroff) and is
recommended for occasional and mild cases of BPPV.
Epley's maneuver may have to be done one or more times by your physical therapist.
Other conditions may mimic BPPV - your physical therapist will refer you to the appropriate
professional if you don't feel immediate and sustained relief from dizziness and vertigo.
Some doctors or physical therapists will use special video goggles to measure
uncontrollable eye movements called rotational nystagmus - these eye movements are
characteristic of a special type of vertigo called Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV).
Most physical therapists will not use video goggles because the rotational eye movements are
visible without goggles.
Treatment is also possible without the goggles. The goggles are for measurement and recording
purposes only (see the video).
You need a doctor or a physical therapist to perform an Epley's maneuver.
not moving.
A special type of vertigo is called Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) and is responsible
for up to 35% of all reported cases of vertigo.
BPPV can be caused by allergies, flu-like episodes, ear infection or a blow to the head.
The technique is called Epley's Maneuver.
Mis-placed calcium crystals in the inner ear are re-positioned by the physical therapist's maneuvers.
The video on the next page is a physical therapy home exercise technique (Brandt-Daroff) and is
recommended for occasional and mild cases of BPPV.
Epley's maneuver may have to be done one or more times by your physical therapist.
Other conditions may mimic BPPV - your physical therapist will refer you to the appropriate
professional if you don't feel immediate and sustained relief from dizziness and vertigo.
Some doctors or physical therapists will use special video goggles to measure
uncontrollable eye movements called rotational nystagmus - these eye movements are
characteristic of a special type of vertigo called Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV).
Most physical therapists will not use video goggles because the rotational eye movements are
visible without goggles.
Treatment is also possible without the goggles. The goggles are for measurement and recording
purposes only (see the video).
You need a doctor or a physical therapist to perform an Epley's maneuver.
This is the Dix-Hallpike Test which shows the posterior semi-circular canal in
the right ear is the source of the mal-positioned 'ear crystals'. Your physical
therapist will perform this test to determine which ear is causing your problem.
the right ear is the source of the mal-positioned 'ear crystals'. Your physical
therapist will perform this test to determine which ear is causing your problem.
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| Physical Therapists can help you with type of vertigo with a 95% success rate using a simple painless technique. |
| You should feel significant and immediate relief from the spinning and the dizziness - there are no harmful side effects. |
This is the Semont procedure which shows the misplaced calcium carbonate
crystals are in the lateral semicircular canal - this is the second most common
variant (~14%) of BPPV and is treated differently.
crystals are in the lateral semicircular canal - this is the second most common
variant (~14%) of BPPV and is treated differently.
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| Download free physical therapy home exercise diagrams for dizziness and vertigo. These videos are for educational purposes only. Please talk to your doctor or physical therapist if you need treatment, are in pain, need medical advice or are beginning an exercise program. Copyright 2007-2009 Medical Arts Rehabilitation, Inc. |
A doctor uses special video goggles to test a patient for vertigo. These
goggles are called 'Frenzel Lenses'
goggles are called 'Frenzel Lenses'
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