Lampert Maneuver

Other names: Barbecue roll maneuver

Categories: Lifestyle

Description:

The Lempert maneuver is used specifically to treat horizontal canal BPPV (when the displaced crystals are in the horizontal semicircular canal instead of the more common posterior canal).

Here's how the Lempert (barbecue roll) maneuver works:

-Start lying flat on your back (supine) with your head turned toward the affected side.

-Roll your head 90 degrees toward the ceiling (now you're facing straight up).

-Roll another 90 degrees toward the unaffected side (your face is now looking toward the unaffected ear).

-Roll your body and head another 90 degrees until you're face-down (prone position).

-Then sit up slowly.

Each position is usually held for 15–30 seconds or until the dizziness stops before moving to the next.

Treatment For:

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo

AI generated Summary: Based on the single review provided, the Lampert Maneuver, also known as the barbecue roll, appears to be a highly effective treatment for Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), specifically for the horizontal canal variant. The maneuver involves slowly rotating the patient 360 degrees to dislodge displaced crystals from the horizontal semicircular canal, providing quick symptom relief for many patients.

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Dr. Curbside

May 25, 2025

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The Lempert maneuver, also known as the barbecue roll, is a highly effective treatment for horizontal canal BPPV. It works by slowly rotating the patient 360 degrees to move displaced crystals out of the horizontal semicircular canal. Compared to other maneuvers, it is specifically more effective for horizontal BPPV, helping to relieve symptoms quickly in many patients.

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