BPPV Relief 1.0

From a clinical reviewer’s perspective, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is a common vestibular disorder affecting the inner ear balance system. This educational tool presents commonly used diagnostic tests and repositioning maneuvers for BPPV through clear, step-by-step animations.

Animations depict diagnostic tests for the posterior and horizontal semicircular canals, with the observed eye movements (nystagmus) indicated as positive findings. The visuals assist clinicians in recognizing and interpreting nystagmus within a practical context.

Treatment animations illustrate the repositioning maneuvers, showing the semicircular canals moving in the same plane as the head, with crystals moving through and out of the canals during each maneuver.

BPPV Relief was developed by a physiotherapist with extensive experience treating BPPV, including over 2,000 patients. The app reflects the diagnostic and treatment steps used in her dizziness clinic and embodies practical refinements derived from clinical practice.

The tests and treatments featured are widely used and align with evidence-based recommendations outlined in the Clinical Practice Guideline for BPPV, updated in 2017 by the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation.

This app is designed for:

1. Health professionals specializing in dizziness and vertigo.
2. Health professionals who manage dizziness but lack access to specialists for diagnosis and treatment.
3. Health professionals training others to treat BPPV; a practical teaching tool.
4. Individuals diagnosed with BPPV by a qualified health professional who have been instructed to perform a specific treatment maneuver at home as part of their management.
5. People who have been treated for BPPV with repositioning maneuvers and wish to self-manage recurrences under medical supervision.

This app is not a substitute for medical advice. Users are advised to consult a health professional before using this app.