top of page
AdobeStock_352149697.jpeg

Repositioning maneuver for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)

Cite

Full Text Link

Books and documents

-

Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment

J Am Osteopath Assoc. 1997 May;97(5):277-9.

Authors:

J G Brooks, M R Abidin

Abstract.

With vertigo, the symptom of unsteadiness is a common presenting complaint and the etiology protean. However, the specific subset of this patient population with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is more defined. Cupololithiasis and canalithiasis are perhaps the best known and best described pathologic conditions resulting in vertigo. This condition occurs when otoconia from the utricle are displaced into the Posterior semicircular canal-cupula. The abnormal position of the otoconia often results in a pathological condition. The location of displacement is most often in the posterior semicircular canal. A better understanding of the etiology of BPPV has led to a simple and effective particle repositioning maneuver that allows the practitioner to alleviate vertigo symptoms for most patients using a simple manipulation.

Publication Date: 

1997 May

OEID: 

1135

Brooks, GJ., Abidin, RM. (1997) 'Repositioning maneuver for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) ', J Am Osteopath Assoc. 1997 May;97(5):277-9.

Sponsored by 

logo-footer-k.png

Search    Explore    About    Join    Web Policy     Contact Us

​

Copyright © 2023 OsteoEvidence. All Rights Reserved.
 

bottom of page