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== Description<br> == | == Description<br> == | ||
The Zuma Maneuver was created in 2016 as an intervention for apogeotropic lateral canal [[Benign Positional Paroxysmal Vertigo (BPPV)|Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo]] (LC-BPPV). The maneuver involves a sequence of head positions to detach the otoconia from the anterior arm of the horizontal canal and/or the cupula. It utilizes both inertial and gravitational forces to dislodge and guide otoliths toward the utricle. | |||
=== Steps of the Zuma Maneuver === | |||
# Initially, from a seated position the patient is instructed to swiftly lie down on the affected side and maintain this position for 3 minutes. | |||
# The patient's head is turned 90° upwards and held in place for another 3 minutes. | |||
# The patient transitions to a supine position, and the head is rotated 90° towards the unaffected side, also held for 3 minutes. | |||
# Slightly tilt the head forward to prevent the particles from returning toward the rear arm of the canal | |||
# Gradually return to the sitting position. | |||
== Indication<br> == | == Indication<br> == | ||
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Description
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The Zuma Maneuver was created in 2016 as an intervention for apogeotropic lateral canal Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (LC-BPPV). The maneuver involves a sequence of head positions to detach the otoconia from the anterior arm of the horizontal canal and/or the cupula. It utilizes both inertial and gravitational forces to dislodge and guide otoliths toward the utricle.
Steps of the Zuma Maneuver[edit | edit source]
- Initially, from a seated position the patient is instructed to swiftly lie down on the affected side and maintain this position for 3 minutes.
- The patient's head is turned 90° upwards and held in place for another 3 minutes.
- The patient transitions to a supine position, and the head is rotated 90° towards the unaffected side, also held for 3 minutes.
- Slightly tilt the head forward to prevent the particles from returning toward the rear arm of the canal
- Gradually return to the sitting position.
Indication
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