Diagnose benign paroxysmal positional vertigo involving the anterior canal
Learn how to diagnose benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) of the anterior canal
What you'll get
- Review of the mechanism of BPPV
- Instructions on the diagnostic positioning technique
- Instructions (with videos) of the diagnostic eye movements.
This material is intended for educational purposes only, and does not substitute evaluation by a qualified medical professional.
In developing this course we reviewed literature (so that you don't have to!)
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