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Posture restrictions do not interfere in the results of canalith repositioning maneuver.

Simoceli L, Bittar RS, Greters ME

Sector of Otoneurology, HCFMUSP. lsimoceli@ig.com.br

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is a frequent cause of dizziness and despite of the excellent results with its treatment, there is some controversy about management. AIM: To assess the efficacy of Epley Maneuver with and without post-maneuver restrictions. STUDY DESIGN: Prospective randomized. MATERIAL AND METHOD: Fifty patients presenting BPPV of the posterior semicircular canal, treated with Epley Maneuver and divided into two groups: study group--23 patients--with post-maneuver restrictions, and control group--27 patients--without post-maneuver restrictions. RESULTS: No significant difference was found between the studied and the control group. CONCLUSION: Post-maneuver restrictions do not influence the efficacy of Epley Maneuver for BPPV management.

Published 31 January 2006 in Rev Bras Otorrinolaringol (Engl Ed), 71(1): 55-9.
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