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Abstract
Background
The vertigo associated with horizontal canal benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is usually much more intense than that associated with posterior canal BPPV. In addition, horizontal canal BPPV often adversely affects dynamic balance.
Objectives
The purpose of this systematic review was to determine which current roll and side-lying maneuvers are most effective while treating individuals with geotropic horizontal canal BPPV.
Methods
CINAHL Complete, PubMed, and Web of Science were the databases accessed from inception through 2020 by all four authors. The search terms were geotropic AND (horizontal OR lateral) AND vertigo. The methodological rigor of the included studies was evaluated using a 10-item tool created by Medlicott and Harris.
Results
All of the maneuvers included in this systematic review demonstrated high efficacy and few contraindications. Horizontal canal BPPV tends to spontaneously resolve in a relatively short period of time secondary to the anatomical positioning of the semicircular canals. However, the maneuvers described in this systematic review may expedite the natural remission process in individuals with long-term symptoms associated with horizontal canal BPPV.
Conclusions
It is recommended that clinicians utilize one of the maneuvers identified in this systematic review for individuals with geotropic horizontal canal BPPV. The Gufoni maneuver might be preferable to the Baloh 360-degree roll maneuver and/or the Lempert 270-degree roll maneuver when treating individuals who are elderly, who are obese, and/or who experience immobility. If an individual is unable to tolerate a maneuver or prefers not to have one performed, forced prolonged positioning is another possible option.
Disclosure statement
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Funding
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Notes on contributors
Bonni Lynn Kinne
Dr. Kinne is an associate professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at Grand Valley State University. In addition, she serves as a vestibular consultant on a part-time basis. She has developed eight different vestibular rehabilitation continuing education courses, and she presents these courses several times per year across the country. She is nationally certified in vestibular rehabilitation, and she has published several peer-reviewed journal articles in this area of physical therapy. Dr. Harless, Dr. Lauzon, and Dr. Wamhoff each graduated from Grand Valley State University with a doctoral degree in physical therapy in 2021.
Mikaela Grace Harless
Dr. Kinne is an associate professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at Grand Valley State University. In addition, she serves as a vestibular consultant on a part-time basis. She has developed eight different vestibular rehabilitation continuing education courses, and she presents these courses several times per year across the country. She is nationally certified in vestibular rehabilitation, and she has published several peer-reviewed journal articles in this area of physical therapy. Dr. Harless, Dr. Lauzon, and Dr. Wamhoff each graduated from Grand Valley State University with a doctoral degree in physical therapy in 2021.
Kyra Ann Lauzon
Dr. Kinne is an associate professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at Grand Valley State University. In addition, she serves as a vestibular consultant on a part-time basis. She has developed eight different vestibular rehabilitation continuing education courses, and she presents these courses several times per year across the country. She is nationally certified in vestibular rehabilitation, and she has published several peer-reviewed journal articles in this area of physical therapy. Dr. Harless, Dr. Lauzon, and Dr. Wamhoff each graduated from Grand Valley State University with a doctoral degree in physical therapy in 2021.
Jill Renee Wamhoff
Dr. Kinne is an associate professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at Grand Valley State University. In addition, she serves as a vestibular consultant on a part-time basis. She has developed eight different vestibular rehabilitation continuing education courses, and she presents these courses several times per year across the country. She is nationally certified in vestibular rehabilitation, and she has published several peer-reviewed journal articles in this area of physical therapy. Dr. Harless, Dr. Lauzon, and Dr. Wamhoff each graduated from Grand Valley State University with a doctoral degree in physical therapy in 2021.