The Effect of Repositioning Maneuvers on Quality of Life, Vertigo Symptoms and Dizziness in Patients with Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo

Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of repositioning maneuvers on quality of life, vertigo symptoms and dizziness in patients diagnosed with BPPV through Dix-Hallpike and Head Roll maneuvers. Methods: The study included 67 patients diagnosed with BPPV through Dix- Hallpike and Head Roll maneuvers. The vertigo dizziness imbalance scale, dizziness handicap inventory and visual analog scale were applied before and one week after repositioning maneuvers (to those whose nystagmus completely disappeared). Results: A statistically significant difference was determined in the scores obtained from the Dizziness Handicap Inventory (physical, functional and emotional and total scores), Vertigo Imbalance Scale (Quality of life and Symptom scores) and visual analog scale after repositioning maneuvers (p<0.05). Conclusion: This study revealed the positive effects of repositioning maneuvers on quality of life, vertigo symptoms and dizziness in patients with BPPV.