"Epley maneuver" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: Developed by Dr. John Epley and first described in 1980. Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} Epley maneuver
  1. A maneuver used to treat benign paroxysmal positional vertigo of the posterior or anterior semicircular canals, by moving the patient's head into various positions for certain lengths of time. Wikipedia link: Epley maneuver Related terms: Semont maneuver

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