Condition
Diagnostic maneuvers and repositioning treatment for BPPV.
ICD-10-CM: H81.1
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a common cause of short, intense bouts of dizziness or spinning, usually triggered by head movements like rolling over in bed or looking up. It happens when tiny crystals in the inner ear move out of place — and although it's unsettling, it's very treatable.
Physiotherapy uses simple repositioning maneuvers that guide the crystals back, often relieving symptoms quickly. In this guide we cover the diagnostic maneuvers and evidence-based repositioning treatment for BPPV — practical, step-by-step guidance for clinicians and clear, reassuring explanations so patients understand what's causing their vertigo and how it's resolved.
Learn how to diagnose the common posterior-canal variant of Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) by means of the Dix-Hallpike test and its treatment with the Epley maneuver, set out sequentially, together with the supporting evidence and the relevant safety considerations.
