Now, keeping their head at a 45 degree angle, have them turn to their side, the way their head is already pointing. Hopefully it will be less already and they won’t feel as dizzy. Wait another 30 seconds to a minute and look for the nystagmus. Once the eyes stop moving or slow down, then turn their head to the other side at a 45 degree angle and keep the 20-30 degrees extension. Try to keep them relaxed and let them know the dizziness should go away soon. During this time, the person will feel dizzy, and might want to sit up. You are looking for their eyes to be bouncing side to side. Hold them in this position for 30 seconds to a minute. Then with their head turned, very quickly bring them down with their head off the edge in about 20-30 degrees extension. You want them to be completely relaxed, and you are doing all the movements for them.

Turn their head to the involved side at a 45 degree angle (this is the side they feel dizzy when they turn in that direction). Get them close enough to the edge so their head will hang off when you bring them down. On a bed or treatment table, have the person get into a long sit position with their legs out in front of them. It might also, in rare cases, cause someone to get sick, so I recommend having a bucket near by. This will increase dizziness and it can be scary. Always explain what you are going to do with the person. With that said, many of you have asked about it, so here is how it is performed. I do NOT recommend doing it on your own or having someone else who has never performed it before to perform it on you. This video is for demonstration purposes only.Īgain, the Epley Maneuver should be performed by a health professional. The Epley Maneuver for Vertigo can be very effective at relieving vertigo symptoms, but it’s a procedure that should be performed by a physical therapist or other health care professional.

Epley maneuver for vertigo video