Unlabelled: Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is a frequent cause of dizziness and despite of the excellent results with its treatment, there is some controversy about management.

Aim: To assess the efficacy of Epley Maneuver with and without post-maneuver restrictions.

Study Design: Prospective randomized.

Material And Method: Fifty patients presenting BPPV of the posterior semicircular canal, treated with Epley Maneuver and divided into two groups: study group--23 patients--with post-maneuver restrictions, and control group--27 patients--without post-maneuver restrictions.

Results: No significant difference was found between the studied and the control group.

Conclusion: Post-maneuver restrictions do not influence the efficacy of Epley Maneuver for BPPV management.

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