title: The Epley manoeuvre - for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo.
abstract: The Epley manoeuvre (canalith repositioning) can be used to treat posterior canal benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). BPPV is characterised by brief episodes of vertigo related to rapid changes in head position. BPPV can be confirmed by the Dix-Hallpike positional test. The Epley manoeuvre is easily performed in the clinic, or by the patient, and is described in detail in this article. It has NHMRC Level I evidence of efficacy and no serious adverse effects have been reported.
authors.forename: Paul
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Glasziou
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Bennett
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Greenberg
authors.forename: Sally
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Green
authors.forename: Jane
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Gunn
authors.forename: Tammy
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Hoffman
authors.forename: Marie
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Pirotta
mesh_terms: D065635:Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo; D006801:Humans; D056888:Patient Positioning / Q000379:methods*; D014717:Vertigo / Q000628:therapy*