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Old 06-27-2012, 09:59 PM
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Benign Positional Vertigo occurs when the head changes position i.e. looking quickly up or down, or going from reclining to standing or sitting to reclining.

It feels like the room is spinning or a sensation of falling.

One can observe rapid eye movement until the dizziness settles.

Below is a good video of the Epley Manuver
[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZgUx9G0uEs[/ame]
Can't get the link to post, it is on U-Tube
How to do the Epley Maneuver by peterjohns84

The Brandt-Doroff exercise may also be beneficial
Here is a link to the explanation
How to Treat Vertigo with Brandt-Daroff Exercises | eHow.com

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