Semont Maneuver

Other names: Libertary manuever

Categories: Lifestyle

Description:

The Semont maneuver (also called the liberatory maneuver) is another treatment for BPPV, especially for patients who can't tolerate the slower movements of the Epley maneuver. It's a quick series of head and body movements designed to dislodge the crystals from the semicircular canals of the inner ear.

Here’s how the Semont maneuver generally works (for right-sided BPPV as an example):

-Sit upright on an exam table with legs dangling.

-Turn the head 45 degrees to the left (away from the affected right ear).

-Quickly fall onto the right side (affected side) so that you're lying on your side with your nose pointing upward.

-Stay in that position for about 30 seconds to 1 minute (or until dizziness stops).

-Then, in one quick motion, move to lying on the left side (opposite side) without changing head position, so the nose now points downward.

-Stay there for another 30 seconds to 1 minute.

-Slowly return to sitting up.

Treatment For:

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo

AI generated Summary: Based on the single review provided, the Semont maneuver appears to be an effective alternative treatment for Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), especially for patients requiring faster and more forceful repositioning of inner ear crystals. While it has comparable short-term efficacy to the Epley maneuver, the latter may have better long-term outcomes.

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Dr. Curbside

May 25, 2025

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The Semont maneuver is an alternative to the Epley maneuver for treating BPPV and can be especially helpful for patients who need a faster, more forceful repositioning of inner ear crystals. While the Epley maneuver moves the head slowly through a series of positions, the Semont maneuver uses rapid side-to-side movements to dislodge the crystals. The Semont maneuver is a viable and effective option for treating BPPV, with comparable short-term efficacy to the Epley maneuver, though the Epley maneuver may have better long-term outcomes.

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