title: Physical activity in the prevention of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo: probable association.
abstract: Introduction Physical inactivity is an important risk factor for many age-related diseases and symptoms such as dizziness and vertigo. Objective The aim of the study was to investigate the possible association between benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) and regular physical activity in elderly subjects. Methods This cross-sectional study included 491 elderly individuals who lived independently. Physical exercise was assessed through a questionnaire and BPPV by history and the Dix-Hallpike maneuver. Results The present study indicates no significant association between BPPV with lack of physical activity in men and in the total population. We have confirmed associations between BPPV with lack of physical activity in women (p = 0.01). Women with a sedentary lifestyle who do not practice physical activity are 2.62 more likely to have BPPV than those with regular physical activity. Conclusion These results highlight the importance of identifying risk factors for BPPV that can be modified through specific interventions. Regular physical activity is a lifestyle with potential to decrease the risk of vertigo in women.
authors.affiliation: Universidade Estadual de Londrina, Universidade Norte do Paraná (UNOPAR), Londrina, Paraná, Brazil.
authors.forename: Jéssica Aparecida
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Bazoni
authors.affiliation: Universidade Norte do Paraná (UNOPAR), Londrina, Paraná, Brazil.
authors.forename: William Siqueira
authors.initials: WS
authors.lastname: Mendes
authors.affiliation: Universidade Estadual de Londrina, Universidade Norte do Paraná (UNOPAR), Londrina, Paraná, Brazil.
authors.forename: Caroline Luiz
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Meneses-Barriviera
authors.affiliation: Universidade Estadual de Londrina, Universidade Norte do Paraná (UNOPAR), Londrina, Paraná, Brazil.
authors.forename: Juliana Jandre
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Melo
authors.affiliation: Health Sciences, Centre of Biological and Health Sciences (CCBS), Universidade Norte do Paraná (UNOPAR), Londrina, Paraná, Brazil.
authors.forename: Viviane de Souza Pinho
authors.initials: Vde S
authors.lastname: Costa
authors.affiliation: Health Sciences, Research Centre in Health Sciences (CPCS), Centre of Biological and Health Sciences (CCBS), Universidade Norte do Paraná (UNOPAR), Londrina, Paraná, Brazil.
authors.forename: Denilson de Castro
authors.initials: Dde C
authors.lastname: Teixeira
authors.affiliation: Health Sciences, Research Centre in Health Sciences (CPCS), Centre of Biological and Health Sciences (CCBS), Universidade Norte do Paraná (UNOPAR), Londrina, Paraná, Brazil.
authors.forename: Luciana Lozza de Moraes
authors.initials: LL
authors.lastname: Marchiori
keywords: aging; dizziness; exercise