Douglas G. Mann, MD, FACS
200A Jones Road, Falmouth, MA 02540 ~ 508.540.0900
Epley Maneuver for Treatment of Benign Positional Vertigo
Also called the Canallith repositioning maneuver, because we are trying to relocate the gravel in the inner ear to a safer place.
This maneuver is designed for the treatment of a specific type of vertigo, called Benign Positional Vertigo, involving a certain segment of the inner ear. This treatment should not be done without medical supervision until clearance is obtained from the treating physician; in some cases, when performed for a different diagnosis, the procedure can make the situation worse.
- First figure out which is the dizzy side by laying down quickly with head turned 2/3 of the way to one side. If this makes you dizzy, continue to step 2. If not, repeat step 1 with the head turned the other way.
- Remain in the position that made you dizzy for 20 seconds
- Turn to opposite side for 20 seconds (2/3 to the new side).
- Continue turning towards the same side you’re on, going fully onto shoulder and pointing nose to ground. Wait 20 seconds
- Flatten your shoulders with your head still off to the side.Then slowly sit upright, turning chin slowly forward.
- Put chin to chest, hold for 20 seconds
- Keep your head up for two days. No bending over. Sleep upright for the next 2 nights.
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