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    The Epley maneuver is a self-treatment for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) that involves a series of controlled head movements intended to reposition small crystals in the inner ear that are causing symptoms. It consists of 5 steps where the patient rotates their head 45, 90, and another 90 degrees along with turning their body while lying down and sitting up, holding each position for 30-60 seconds to help dislodge the crystals.

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    The Epley maneuver is a self-treatment for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) that involves a series of controlled head movements intended to reposition small crystals in the inner ear that are causing symptoms. It consists of 5 steps where the patient rotates their head 45, 90, and another 90 degrees along with turning their body while lying down and sitting up, holding each position for 30-60 seconds to help dislodge the crystals.

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    Self-Treatment of Benign Paroxismal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)

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    The Epley maneuver is a self-treatment for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) that involves a series of controlled head movements intended to reposition small crystals in the inner ear that are causing symptoms. It consists of 5 steps where the patient rotates their head 45, 90, and another 90 degrees along with turning their body while lying down and sitting up, holding each position for 30-60 seconds to help dislodge the crystals.

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    THE EPLEY MANEUVER

    Self-Treatment of Benign Paroxismal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)


    *LEFT side procedure shown below - do the opposite if right side affected*

    STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5


    Turn your head 45 Lie back quickly and Turn your body and Sit up slowly, rotate
    degrees to affected carefully on your back Turn your head 90 head together another head back to neutral
    side while sitting. with your head resting degrees without lifting 90 degrees so you are and don't move for 60
    Place a pillow at slightly extended 30 your head up. looking toward seconds.
    edge of your bed. degrees off bed. floor/bed.

    TIPS:
    Hold each position for
    30-60 seconds (or until
    symptoms subside)
    perform 3 times/day
    keep eyes open during
    each movement
    sleep in upright position
    (chair) for 48 hours after
    success
    to help prevent relapse,
    sleep on unaffected side

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