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- The rolling-over maneuver (ROM) is proposed as an effective alternative to the canalith repositioning maneuver (CRP) for treating benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), especially for those with mobility issues.
- The study involved 22 BPPV patients who were randomly assigned to either the CRP group or the ROM group to evaluate the effectiveness of both therapies.
- Results showed no significant difference in recovery time from vertigo and nystagmus between the two treatment methods.
Article Abstract
Conclusion: We propose that the rolling-over maneuver (ROM) is as effective as the canalith repositioning maneuver (CRP) for the treatment of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). ROM involves easy movements, with only a small load. This therapy is suitable for most BPPV patients, even for those without an indication for CRP.
Objectives: BPPV is a common vestibular disorder. CRP is known to be an effective therapy for the treatment of BPPV. Because of its various movements of the head and body, it is impossible to perform CRP in BPPV patients with orthopedic impairments or in the elderly. For these patients, we perform a maneuver called ROM, which involves easy movements. In this study, we compared the efficacy of ROM with that of CRP in patients with posterior semicircular canal-type BPPV.
Patients And Methods: The study included 22 patients with BPPV who were randomized and divided into the following 2 groups: 1) those treated by the modified Epley maneuver as CRP; and 2) those treated by ROM.
Results: We found no significant difference between the two groups in the number of days from onset to remission of both nystagmus and vertigo.
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