Therapies for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo

“Practice parameter: Therapies for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (an evidence based review).” Neurology. May 27, 2008.

 

Background:

 

Benign paroxsmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a condition whereby patients become dizzy, often triggered by some movement of the head. It is somewhat common and become life-altering as patients get sudden bouts of often debilitating vertigo at random times. This article looked at what techniques are effective at treating this condition.  

 

What we learn from this study: