Hi my name's Lynne and I'm a
physiotherapist who specialises in
treating people with dizziness. We're
going to demonstrate some manouveres that
can help treat positional vertigo.
This is when you get dizzy for under a
minute in certain positions.
We'd like to talk you through some safe
ways to carry out these manouveres on
your own. So let's get started.
This video is designed to guide you
on how to perform an Epley manouvere at home
You shouldn't try this unless you've
been directed by a health professional.
It's most effective when done last thing
at night before you go to bed. Start off
sitting upright on the bed with your
pillow behind your bottom. Turn your
head half way to the left and fall back
over the pillow so that your head rests
on the bed. Keep your head in the same
position. If you feel dizzy
please try and stay there until it
settles. This is a sign that you should
be doing the manouvere so stay in this
position for 30 seconds. If you get no
symptoms at this point you don't need to
continue. If you do, stay in this
position for the 30 seconds keeping
your body in the same position. Now you
turn your head half way to the right.
Again stay in this position for 30
seconds or until your symptoms settle.
Then turn your body so that you're lying
on your right-hand side with your nose
pointing towards the floor and your chin
tucked in. Again stay in this position
for 30 seconds or until your symptoms
settle. Then taking your time sit over
the edge of the bed keeping your chin
tucked and try and focus on the floor.
Stay in this position for the next
one to two minutes until your head feels
clear. Remember you should only carry out
these manouveres as directed by a health
professional. Some people can feel
nauseous or sick after the manouvere. If
you feel like this be assured the
sensation should settle within a few
hours but in some cases they can take as
long as one day. For 24 hours after the
treatment please ensure you follow these
precautions. Avoid rushing, strenuous
activity or quick movements. Avoid any
awkward head movements such as looking
up, shaving or looking down to the floor.
No hairdresser or dentist appointments
Sleep with an extra pillow and avoid
lying completely flat when sleeping
tonight
After 24 hours try to return to moving
as naturally as possible as this will
actually help your system return to
normal.
Remember you should only carry out these
manouveres as directed by health
professional. Some people can feel
nauseous or sick after the manoeuvre. If
you feel like this be assured the
sensation should settle within a few
hours, but in some cases they can take as
long as a day. For 24 hours after the
treatment please ensure you follow these
precautions Avoid rushing, strenuous
activity or quick movements. Avoid any
awkward head movements such as looking
up, shaving or looking down to the floor
No hairdresser or dentist appointments
Sleep with an extra pillow and avoid
lying completely flat when sleeping
tonight
After 24 hours try to return to moving
as naturally as possible as this will
actually help your system return to
normal