Effectiveness of Particle Repositioning Maneuvers in the Treatment of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo: A Systematic Review
Physical Therapy
Helminski, J. O., Zee, D. S., et al. (2010).
Physical Therapy, 90(5), 663-678.
This systematic review investigates the effectiveness of manual particle repositioning maneuvers on benign paroxysmal positional nystagmus in individuals with unilateral posterior canal benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV).
<p>For manual particle repositioning maneuvers used to treat individuals with unilateral posterior canal benign paroxysmal positioning vertigo:</p><ul> <li>"The CRP [canalith repositioning procedure] is more effective than a control" (pp. 674-675).</li> <li>The <strong></strong>liberatory maneuver<strong> </strong>is as effective as CRP.</li> <li>The patient-administered CRP is more effective than the patient-administered liberatory maneuver.</li> <li>The Brandt-Daroff exercise has "little or no effect on symptom resolution" (p. 676).</li></ul>
