Purpose of Hallpike-Dix Test: To determine whether vertigo is triggered by head movements and identify benign positional paroxysmal vertigo (BPPV) (1-3). Patient position: Sitting with legs extended on the examination table, and the patient’s head is rotated/turned 45 degrees toward the ear to be tested. Examiner position: Standing behind the patient on the head side, while the patient is in a long sitting position on … Continue reading Hallpike-Dix Test
Growing adolescents and teenagers are frequently affected by the disorder known as adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), which affects the spine. It is characterized by lateral spinal curvature, which may cause discomfort, spinal abnormalities, and a decreased quality of life. The effectiveness of manual therapy (MT), a frequently utilized method for the management of AIS, has been called into question. To better demonstrate the effectiveness of … Continue reading Manual Therapy for Scoliosis: Does it Really Work?
