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Effectiveness of the Parnes particle repositioning manoeuvre for posterior canal benign paroxysmal positional vertigo

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  12 October 2015

B L Kinne  and
J S Leafman
B L Kinne*
Affiliation:
Department of Physical Therapy, Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
J S Leafman
Affiliation:
College of Graduate Health Studies, A T Still University, Mesa, Arizona, USA
*
Address for correspondence: Professor B L Kinne, Department of Physical Therapy, Grand Valley State University, 301 Michigan Street NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503, USA Fax: +1 616 331 5654 E-mail: kinneb@gvsu.edu
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Abstract

Background:

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo is a common vestibular disorder that negatively affects an individual's health-related quality of life. This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of the Parnes particle repositioning manoeuvre as an intervention for individuals with posterior canal benign paroxysmal positional vertigo.

Methods:

The de-identified records of 155 individuals treated with the Parnes manoeuvre were examined. Descriptive statistics were calculated, including the frequency and valid per cent of participants whose nystagmus was resolved with the Parnes manoeuvre.

Results:

In all, nystagmus was resolved with the Parnes manoeuvre in 145 participants (93.5 per cent). The mean number of manoeuvres needed to resolve the nystagmus was 1.3.

Conclusion:

The Parnes manoeuvre proved to be as effective as the Epley canalith repositioning manoeuvre, currently the most common intervention, in treating individuals with posterior canal benign paroxysmal positional vertigo.

Keywords

VertigoSemicircular CanalsVestibular Diseases

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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 129 , Issue 12 , December 2015 , pp. 1188 - 1193
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Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 2015 

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