The Dix-Hallpike maneuver remains the gold standard for diagnosing posterior canal BPPV. A positive test requires that vertigo associated with torsional (rotatory) and up-beating (toward the forehead) ...

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is recognised as the most common vestibular disorder, characterised by brief episodes of vertigo triggered by changes in head position. The condition is ...

(HealthDay News) — In a clinical practice guideline published in the March issue of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, updated recommendations are presented for the diagnosis and management of ...

Specific exercises, such as the Brandt-Daroff, Semont, Epley, and Foster maneuvers, can help relieve vertigo symptoms by redistributing calcium carbonate crystals in the inner ear. It’s important to ...

Vertigo is the sensation of spinning, often caused by inner ear or brain disorders. You can treat vertigo based on the cause, typically with rest and physical therapy. Using relaxation techniques and ...

The two initial options for management of posterior canal BPPV are CRPs and observation. The AAO-HNSF clinical practice guideline on BPPV recommends CRP, which typically results in prompt resolution ...

The most prevalent peripheral vestibular end-organ illness, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is characterized by a rapid, brief gyratory sensation accompanied by distinctive nystagmus.