Effects of Epleys Maneuver Versus Semont-Plus Maneuver Combined with Brandt-Daroff Exercises on Dizziness and Quality of Life in Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo

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Vestibular hypofunction can result in symptoms consisting of dizziness, imbalance, and/or oscillopsia, gaze and gait instability, and impaired navigation and spatial orientation; thus, may negatively impact an individual\'s quality of life, and ability to perform activities of daily living. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is the most common peripheral vestibular disorder which occurs with changing of the positions lying down, rolling over, climbing stairs, or looking up and down. The typical symptoms include dizziness, loss of balance, nystagmus, and nausea, limiting the daily activities of life and functional capacity. Much research has been done to rule out the prime treatment for posterior canal-BPPV using vestibular rehabilitation therapy (VRT), Canalith repositioning maneuvers (CRM), and habituation exercises, but scarce literature renders the combination of maneuvers and exercises. The current study will be used to determine and compare the effects of Epley\'s maneuver Versus the Semont-Plus maneuver combined with Brandt-Daroff exercises on Dizziness and Quality of life in participants with pc-Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. The participants having clinically diagnosed Posterior canal Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) will be selected in this study. The outcome measure will be the Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI) to assess the Dizziness in participants and Vestibular activities and the participation measure (VAP) will assess the Quality of life. For such a randomized control trial a sample of 40 participants will be taken with 20 participants in each group will be included in the study. One group will undergo Epley's Maneuver and Brandt-daroff exercises and the second group will receive Semont-plus maneuver and Brandt-daroff exercises. Scores will be taken again after intervention. The study will be conducted over 1 year at Fauji Foundation Hospital and Foundation University Islamabad. Participants of interest would be approached and explained about the research. Informed written consent will be taken first. Recruited participants will be allocated to either of the groups through a convenient sampling method. All outcome measurements would be performed first at baseline and then after the 6 weeks intervention period..

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