Uploaded June 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
This video is intended for patients who have been assessed and diagnosed with a left-sided posterior canal canalithiasis, which is a specific type of BPPV.
The wrong manouevre or an improperly applied manoeuvre can result in worsening of your symptoms.
If you've been diagnosed with a RIGHT-SIDED posterior canal canalithiasis watch this video: youtu.be/IaWlXT5qHM4
Sit at the side of your bed and place a pillow near the top of the bed so that when you lie down your head falls above the top of the pillow.
Swing your legs onto the bed and face forward
Turn your head 45 degrees to the left.
Keeping your head turned, lie down quickly, ensuring that your head falls above the top of the pillow.
Without lifting your head, turn it half-way towards your right shoulder.
Bend your right knee and without lifting your head, quickly roll to your right side, tucking your chin in.
Keep your head turned to the right and sit up at the side of your bed.
Turn your head straight and the manoeuvre is complete.
It’s normal to feel vertigo while performing this treatment.
For more information visit us at: cornerstonephysio.com/resources/bppv-symptoms-diagnosis-treatment
This video is intended for patients who have been assessed and diagnosed with a left-sided posterior canal canalithiasis, which is a specific type of BPPV.
The wrong manouevre or an improperly applied manoeuvre can result in worsening of your symptoms.
If you've been diagnosed with a RIGHT-SIDED posterior canal canalithiasis watch this video: youtu.be/IaWlXT5qHM4
Sit at the side of your bed and place a pillow near the top of the bed so that when you lie down your head falls above the top of the pillow.
Swing your legs onto the bed and face forward
Turn your head 45 degrees to the left.
Keeping your head turned, lie down quickly, ensuring that your head falls above the top of the pillow.
Without lifting your head, turn it half-way towards your right shoulder.
Bend your right knee and without lifting your head, quickly roll to your right side, tucking your chin in.
Keep your head turned to the right and sit up at the side of your bed.
Turn your head straight and the manoeuvre is complete.
It’s normal to feel vertigo while performing this treatment.
For more information visit us at: cornerstonephysio.com/resources/bppv-symptoms-diagnosis-treatment
