Epley maneuver

Epley maneuver

The Epley maneuver (or Epley's exercises) is a maneuver used to treat benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). [ [http://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual_ha/figures/fg20_1.html Merck Manual – The Epley Maneuver: A Possible Cure for Vertigo?] ] It is often performed by a doctor but can be performed by the patient at home. This maneuver was co-developed by Dr. John Epley and by Dr. Dominic Hughes.

ee also

*Balance disorder
*Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo

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