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In Adult Patients With Pc-Bppv, Is The Semont Maneuver Effective In Reducing Symptoms Of Vertigo?, Gabriel D. Frampton Jan 2015

In Adult Patients With Pc-Bppv, Is The Semont Maneuver Effective In Reducing Symptoms Of Vertigo?, Gabriel D. Frampton

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OBJECTIVE: The objective of this selective EBM review is to determine whether or not in adult patients with PC-BPPV, is the Semont Maneuver effective in reducing symptoms of vertigo?

STUDY DESIGN: Review of three published, randomized controlled trials (two double-blind and one single blinded), all English language.

DATA SOURCES: The three randomized controlled trials that were used for this review were found using PubMed and Medline. Articles were selected based on relevance and that the outcomes were patient oriented.

OUTCOME(S) MEASURED: Dix-Hallpike Test performed before and after the Semont Maneuver to asses nystagmus and questionnaires/self reported symptom status after the …