Contraindications for the Eplay- or Semont maneuver | Self-treatment of a positioning vertigo

Contraindications for the Eplay- or Semont maneuver

When the Eplay- or Semont maneuver must not be used:

• Uncompensated heart disease (cardiac insufficiency)
• High degree closure of the cervical artery
• Severe painful movement restrictions of the cervical spine with radiation into the arm(s)
• Psychological problems in the sense of anxiety anxiety disorder

Important summary

Have the exercises regularly checked by your therapist or doctor! Continue practicing (self-treatment), even if dizziness reoccurs at the beginning!Lots of movement, even if the dizziness causes fear! Silence hurts! Avoid medication if possible, if absolutely necessary, then only for a short time!