Epley Maneuver Demo with a DIY Posterior Semicircular Canal

Thank you Dr. Kaylea Booth #southcollegeptaknoxville for demonstrating the Epley Maneuver.
Thank you Dawnette Waters [e-mail] for being the patient.
Kaylea does a great job demonstrating the process while using the DIY posterior semicircular canal she designed to help show how each move impacts the direction of the otoconia crystals.
This visual was incredibly helpful to me as I am not a vestibular expert.
Here are the step-by-step movements for the Epley maneuver which is designed to treat benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), a condition caused by the displacement of small crystals in the inner ear.
Step 1: Identify the Affected Side.
Begin by determining which ear is affected by vertigo.
Step 2: Sit on a Bed.
Sit the patient on the edge of the bed with legs extended in front.
Step 3: Turn Your Head 45 Degrees.
Turn their head to the side of the affected ear at a 45-degree angle. For example, if the left ear is affected, turn their head to the left.
Step 4: Lie Down Quickly.
Quickly lie the patient down on their back, keeping their head turned to the side. Your shoulders should be on the bed, but your head should be hanging slightly off the edge.
Step 5: Wait for 30 Seconds.
Keep them in the position for about 30 seconds, allowing any dizziness to subside.
Step 6: Turn Your Head to the Opposite Side.
Without raising their head, turn it to the opposite side (the side not affected by vertigo). For example, if you started with your head turned to the left, turn it to the right.
Step 7: Wait for Another 30 Seconds.
Remain in this position for another 30 seconds.
Step 8: Roll Your Body to the Side.
Keeping their head turned to the non-affected side, roll their entire body in the same direction until they are lying on their side. Their head should still be at a 45-degree angle.
Step 9: Slowly Sit Up.
Slowly sit them up while keeping their legs extended in front of them. Take a moment to allow any remaining dizziness to subside.
Repeat these steps as needed, especially if their vertigo symptoms persist.

[@lMOORESY82]

This video is by far the best I have found. The tube showing the crystals moving helps so much to understand what you're trying to achieve, and it worked on the first attempt. Thanks.

[@jjmowder_PT]

Glad it was helpful. Kaylea did a wonderful job when she designed it. :)

[@agustincastillo1668]

Best video ever !!! Now I understand what’s going on

[@e.c.corzilius6361]

Now I understand 👍🏼thanks for a video I understand

[@ElHeffJeff]

Fascinating

[@leebarrett4709]

Best example out there, thank you

[@jjmowder_PT]

It was incredible what she put together!

[@reguiaboucorra4825]

Bravo

[@ydubin]

I love this!

[@jjmowder_PT]

She is brilliant!! such an amazing idea and she did a wonderful job explaining it.

[@jjmowder_PT]

Thank you. Kaylea did a wonderful job. I am so glad she was willing to share it. 🤗

[@Amsa-21]

Espectacular Explicación LO MEJOR QUE HE VISTO 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@kalidossravi3561]

Vertico best solution

[@beirutman.]

Thank you for this work❤
How often should it be done?

[@jjmowder_PT]

Kaylea did a great job with making her own idea to help understand!! But you can also purchase a version to help students with understanding through Vestibular first. :)

[@sakinakhan7095]

My mother is facing vertigo due to this issue 😢

[@mehdifaraji6058]

❤❤

[@marokkoamsterdam8105]

👍👍👍🇲🇦