What is Epley Maneuvers?
Category: Procedures
Dr. John Epley developed non-invasive and non-drug procedure to treat dizziness and positional vertigo caused by particles trapped in the "balance tubes" of the inner ear. If vertigo occurs during any of the positions, that position is held until the vertigo subsides.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo | 111 | 16 | |
| Vertigo | 3 | 1 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 2 | |
| Mild | 4 | |
| None | 11 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Epley Maneuvers
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Headaches | 2 | |
| Nausea | 2 | |
| Vertigo | 2 | |
| Dizziness | 1 | |
| Increased ataxia | 1 |
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