title: Semont manoeuvre for vertigo assessment.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  The Dix-Hallpike manoeuvre is performed for diagnosis and the Epley manoeuvre used for treatment of posterior canal benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). However, musculoskeletal conditions may restrict utility of these manoeuvres.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  The Semont and liberatory manoeuvres are described in this article. These manoeuvres are simple and highly effective for the diagnosis and treatment of posterior canal BPPV.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The diagnosis of BPPV should not be missed as it can be diagnosed clinically and it is easily treated.
authors.affiliation: MBChB, FRACP, Consultant Geriatrician and Physician, Older Persons and Rehabilitation Services, Hutt Valley DHB, Lower Hutt, New Zealand.
authors.forename: Shyh Poh
authors.initials: SP
authors.lastname: Teo
mesh_terms: D065635:Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D019416:Head Movements; D006801:Humans; D056888:Patient Positioning / Q000379:methods*; D011187:Posture