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Gufoni Maneuver 

Empower your vestibular rehabilitation practice with our detailed Gufoni Maneuver PDF guide, designed specifically for healthcare professionals. This easy-to-follow resource provides clear, step-by-step instructions to guide patients in performing the Gufoni Maneuver safely and effectively at home. Enhance your care approach with practical, at-home solutions for managing lateral canal BPPV, helping your patients achieve a faster and more balanced recovery.

Download the Gufoni Maneuver PDF today and elevate patient outcomes with proven techniques that improve their quality of life.

Step-by-Step Guide: Gufoni Maneuver for Lateral Canal BPPV

The Gufoni Maneuver is a therapeutic technique designed to alleviate symptoms of lateral canal BPPV by repositioning displaced otoconia within the inner ear. This maneuver is customized depending on whether the right or left ear is affected.

Left Ear

Starting Position
Start by sitting on the side of your bed, with a pillow placed to your right side.

Step 1
Quickly lie down to your right side so that your head rests comfortably on your pillow. Your head should be parallel to the floor and looking straight ahead.

  • If you have dizziness, wait for the dizziness to stop, then wait an additional 60 seconds.
  • If you don’t experience notable dizziness, wait for 60 seconds before moving on to the next position.
  • Tip: Avoid using too thin or too thick of a pillow to avoid your head tipping too far towards or away from the mattress.

Step 2
Turn your head to the right so that your nose is towards the floor, and gently tuck your chin towards your shoulder. Wait in this position for 60 seconds.

Step 3
Keeping your chin tucked, drop your legs off the side of the bed and slowly sit up back to your starting position. Once you’ve returned to sitting, wait 60 seconds. Then slowly lift your head so that you’re looking straight ahead. Wait here for an additional 60 seconds before standing. Hold onto something sturdy as an extra precaution since you may feel off-balance.

 

Performing the Gufoni Maneuver with smooth, controlled movements and holding each position for the recommended duration is essential to ensure proper repositioning of the otoconia. If you experience significant discomfort or if symptoms persist, consult a healthcare professional for further evaluation and guidance.

For visual instructions and more details, download the Gufoni Maneuver PDF today.