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Relationship between post-maneuver benefit and frequency of physical activity in benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
Büşra Nehir Şahin1, Adnan Fuat Büyüklü2
1Audiometry Program, İstanbul Nişantaşı University, Vocational School of Health Services, İstanbul, Türkiye.
Background:
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a common vestibular disorder causing transient episodes of vertigo. While canalith repositioning maneuvers are effective, the influence of physical activity levels on treatment response remains unclear.
Aims/Objectives:
To examine the correlation between post-maneuver benefit and physical activity frequency in BPPV patients.
Material And Methods:
Sixty-six patients diagnosed with BPPV at Başkent University Audiology Clinic were included. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) and Physical Activity Habit Assessment Questionnaire (PAHAQ) were used to assess physical activity over the past week and year, respectively. Canalith repositioning maneuvers were repeated until full recovery. Significance was set at p < 0.05.
Results:
No significant association was found between maneuver count and IPAQ scores. However, PAHAQ scores were significantly lower in patients requiring multiple maneuvers, suggesting that long-term physical inactivity may impact treatment response.
Conclusions And Significance:
Short-term activity did not affect BPPV treatment outcomes, while low long-term activity levels were linked to increased maneuver requirements. Identifying such modifiable risk factors may enhance recovery and reduce healthcare burden.
