Epley maneuver

noun

A maneuver used to treat benign paroxysmal positional vertigo of the posterior or anterior semicircular canals, by moving the patient's head into various positions for certain lengths of time.

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Meanings

noun
  1. A maneuver used to treat benign paroxysmal positional vertigo of the posterior or anterior semicircular canals, by moving the patient's head into various positions for certain lengths of time.

Origin

Developed by Dr. John Epley and first described in 1980.

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APA

Epley maneuver. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Epley%20maneuver

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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Epley maneuver,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Epley%20maneuver.

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