Posture restrictions do not interfere in the results of canalith repositioning maneuver

Braz J Otorhinolaryngol. 2005 Jan-Feb;71(1):55-9. doi: 10.1016/s1808-8694(15)31285-4. Epub 2006 Jan 2.

Abstract

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is a frequent cause of dizziness and despite of the excellent results with its treatment, there is some controversy about management.

Aim: To assess the efficacy of Epley Maneuver with and without post-maneuver restrictions.

Study design: Prospective randomized.

Material and method: Fifty patients presenting BPPV of the posterior semicircular canal, treated with Epley Maneuver and divided into two groups: study group--23 patients--with post-maneuver restrictions, and control group--27 patients--without post-maneuver restrictions.

Results: No significant difference was found between the studied and the control group.

Conclusion: Post-maneuver restrictions do not influence the efficacy of Epley Maneuver for BPPV management.

Publication types

  • Randomized Controlled Trial

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Age Distribution
  • Aged
  • Chi-Square Distribution
  • Dizziness / etiology
  • Dizziness / physiopathology
  • Dizziness / therapy
  • Electronystagmography / methods
  • Female
  • Functional Laterality
  • Head Movements / physiology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Physical Therapy Modalities / standards*
  • Posture*
  • Prospective Studies
  • Semicircular Canals / physiopathology*
  • Sex Distribution
  • Vertigo / complications
  • Vertigo / physiopathology
  • Vertigo / therapy*