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23 cze 2021 · In older patients, physical activity and vestibular rehabilitation exercises are recommended for more rapid and complete vestibular compensation; repositioning maneuvers are highly indicated and effective in the older population with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo.
4 wrz 2023 · Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) can be diagnosed and treated at bedside with positional testing and maneuvers. Appropriate and timely recognition and treatment for BPPV can ameliorate symptoms of vertigo and spinning, reduce fall risk and healthcare costs, and minimize disability.
5 gru 2019 · To define the best up-to-date practical approach to treat benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). Both posterior and horizontal canal BPPV canalith repositioning maneuvers (Semont, Epley, and Gufoni’s maneuvers) are level 1 evidence treatment for evidence-based medicine.
Dizziness, imbalance, and ver-tigo constitute some of the most common complaints in older patients, and risk of falling is the most frequent and worrying consequence. It has been reported that 15–20% of the adult population experiences these debilitating symptoms.
25 sty 2016 · Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is the most common cause of vertigo in older adults. Beyond the unpleasant sensation of vertigo, BPPV also negatively affects older adults' gait and balance and increases their risk of falling.
26 paź 2021 · Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) can lead to an increased fall risk in older adults. Therefore, we examined the influence of age on the effectiveness of canalith-repositioning procedures (CRPs) for the treatment of BPPV.
Methods: Charts of 458 patients diagnosed with BPPV in primary care between 2018-22 were reviewed. Encounters where the diagnosis of BPPV was were identified. From the clinical encounter note demographics, symptomatology, management, and treatment were extracted.
