To study the effect and compare Epley, Semont maneuvers and Brandt-Daroff Exercise on QoL in patients with PSCBPPV. 90 individuals with unilateral PSCBPPV were selected based on positive Dix-Hallpike test. 3 groups Epley, Semont, and Brandt-Daroff were formed and 30 individuals were selected in each group randomly. Dix-Hallpike test and Vestibular Activities and Participation (VAP) Scale based on International Classification of Functioning were administered before and after Epley, Semont maneuvers, and Brandt-Daroff Exercise to fulfill the aim. VAP Scale results revealed significant difference between pre and post treatment score in all 3 groups, suggestive of positive effect on QoL in patients with PSCBPPV. Improvements in VAP Score between 3 groups were compared and significant difference was observed. Dix-Hallpike test results revealed that 90, 73.33, and 50% patients improved in Epely, Semont, and Brandt-Daroff group respectively. Epely maneuver found to be the best choice and then Semont and Brandt-Daroff should be least preferred in treatment of patients with PSCBPPV.
<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is the most common cause in patients with vertigo. Horizontal semi-circular canal BPPV (HSCBPPV) is up to 20% of BPPV. Quality of life (QoL) is significantly impaired by vertigo. Aim of present research was to study the effect and compare barbecue role and Gufoni maneuvers on QoL in patients with HSCBPPV.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> 60 individuals with unilateral HSCBPPV were selected. 2 groups barbecue role and Gufoni were formed and 30 individuals were selected in each group randomly. Vestibular activities and participation (VAP) and positional test were administered before and after barbecue role and Gufoni maneuvers to fulfill the aim. </p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> VAP scale results revealed significant difference between pre and post treatment score in both groups, suggestive of positive effect on quality of life in patients with HSCBPPV. Improvements in VAP score between both groups were compared and significant difference was observed. Positional test post treatment revealed that 83.33% and 70% patients improved in barbecue role and Gufoni respectively.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Barbecue role found to be better than Gufoni in treatment of unilateral HSCBPPV.</p>
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