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


OBJECTIVE
To assess the efficacy of Epley Maneuver with and without post-maneuver restrictions.


METHODS
Prospective randomized.


METHODS
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.


CONCLUSIONS
Post-maneuver restrictions do not influence the efficacy of Epley Maneuver for BPPV management.
Simoceli
Lucinda
L
Sector of Otoneurology, HCFMUSP. lsimoceli@ig.com.br
Bittar
Roseli Saraiva Moreira
RS
Greters
Mário Edvin
ME
D000328:Adult; D017677:Age Distribution; D000368:Aged; D016009:Chi-Square Distribution; D004244:Dizziness / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D004584:Electronystagmography / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D007839:Functional Laterality; D019416:Head Movements / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities / Q000592:standards*; D011187:Posture; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012665:Semicircular Canals / Q000503:physiopathology*; D017678:Sex Distribution; D014717:Vertigo / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*