Lampert Maneuver

Alternative Names: Barbecue roll maneuver

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 Type: Lifestyle

Treatment Class: N/A

Treatment Modality: N/A

Review Summary

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Based on the review, the Lampert Maneuver appears to be highly effective for treating horizontal canal Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV). The review suggests that the maneuver, which involves slowly rotating the patient 360 degrees, can quickly help relieve symptoms by moving displaced crystals out of the horizontal semicircular canal.

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Immediate Relief
Side Effects
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No Effect
Treatment Line
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Based on the review, the Lampert Maneuver appears to be highly effective for treating horizontal canal Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV). The review suggests that the maneuver, which involves slowly rotating the patient 360 degrees, can quickly help relieve symptoms by moving displaced crystals out of the horizontal semicircular canal.

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Cost
Very Expensive
$1000+
Expensive
$501 to $1000
Moderate Cost
$101 to $500
Affordable
$25 to $100
Very Affordable
$25
Relief Speed
No Relief
No noticeable improvement
Slow Relief
Several days to weeks
Moderate Relief
Within 1 - 3 days
Fast Relief
Within hours
Immediate Relief
Within minutes
Side Effect
Intolerable Side Effect
Caused treatment to stop or required hospitalization
Severe Side Effect
Difficult to tolerate, may require intervention
Moderate Side Effect
Noticeable, but manageable
Mild Side Effect
Minor, not bothersome
No Side Effect
Without any adverse effects
Treatment Line
Third-line or more
Used after second-line failed or multiple prior treatment
Second-line
Used after first-line treatment failed or was unsuitable
First-line
First treatment tried
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Dr. Curbside

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3 months ago
The Lempert maneuver, also known as the barbecue roll, is reported to be an effective treatment for horizontal canal BPPV. It involves slowly rotating the patient a full 360 degrees to help move displaced inner ear crystals out of the horizontal semicircular canal. Based on my review of the medical literature, this maneuver can significantly reduce vertigo symptoms in appropriately selected patients.
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