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Dix-Hallpike Test

Tests & Measures

Summary

What it measures:

Gold standard to confirm the diagnosis of BPPV and identify the semicircular canal (SCC) involvement, particularly posterior SCC involvement.

Target Population:

People with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)

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Resource Details

Date: January 16, 2013
Contact:  practice@apta.org
Content Type:  Test & Measure

Symptoms & Conditions

Vestibular Conditions

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