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Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
Author(s): Susan J. Herdman, PT, PhD, FAPTA
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is the most common cause of vertigo due to a peripheral vestibular disorder. (1) BPPV is an illusion of movement, usually a spinning sensation, with the following characteristics:
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Date: October 24, 2011
Contact: practice@apta.org
Content Type: Clinical Summary
Susan J. Herdman, PT, PhD, FAPTA