Epley maneuver

Canalith repositioning maneuvers (CRP); Canalith-repositioning maneuvers; CRP; Benign positional vertigo - Epley; Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo - Epley; BPPV - Epley; BPV - Epley

The Epley maneuver is a series of head movements to relieve symptoms of benign positional vertigo. Benign positional vertigo is also called benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). BPPV is caused by a problem in the inner ear. Vertigo is the feeling that you are spinning or that everything is spinning around you.

Vertigo

Rotational head movements cause the fluid in the cupula of the semicircular canal to bend the hair cells. The hair cells, in turn, send a signal to your brain that you are experiencing motion. Vertigo can occur when these hair cells are still sending signals of motion, even though you may be perfectly still, giving you the illusion of movement.

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