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Does postural restriction improve success rates in BPPV treatment?

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is a common inner ear condition that leads to brief episodes of dizziness triggered by head movements. The Modified Epley maneuver is a well-established treatment for BPPV, but questions remain regarding the effectiveness of post-maneuver positional restriction in preventing recurrence. In 2014, a study by Hasan Huseyin Balikci and Isa Ozbay aimed to shed light on this matter. Seventy-eight patients … Continue reading Does postural restriction improve success rates in BPPV treatment?

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Cervical, Clinical Tests, Neck Pain

Sharp Purser Test

Purpose of Sharp Purser Test: To determine if subluxation of the atlas on the axis vertebra is present and diagnose atlantoaxial instability (1). Patient position: Sitting. Examiner position: Standing beside the patient. Procedure: Ask the patient to perform a slight cervical retraction/nod to correct the poke chin posture. Place the palm of one hand over the patient’s forehead. Place the thumb and the index finger … Continue reading Sharp Purser Test

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Hallpike-Dix Test

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

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