The Epley manoeuvre is used to treat Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV). It involves a series of movements made by the practitioner.
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is caused by trapped calcium crystals that affect the bodies balance organs, resulting in dizziness.
The Epley Manoeuvre is used to help release the trapped crystals.
If you know someone who suffers with vertigo, tell them to get in touch.
On your first visit to us a full medical case history will be taken. We need to know all aspects of your health. We will ask about your previous injuries, surgery, illnesses, and we will want to know if you’re taking any medication.
Unless we need further information about your condition we would normally treat you on your first appointment.
Taking the case history will take up a lot of your first consultation. It’s important to really understand whats’ going on for your body and to listen to what you tell us.
If you’re not sure whether you can claim for the Epley Manoeuvre, please check with your insurance before you book.
You might also need to whether you need a GP referral before coming to us. Most insurance companies don’t require a GP referral, but some do.
Once you’ve got the Ok from your insurance company we ask that you pay us after each appointment and then claim the money back from your insurance company yourself.
If you would like us to recommend an insurance company please do talk to us when you come in for treatment. We particularly like WPA as they’re so friendly!
Of course you can! We are very happy for you to have somebody in the treatment room with you. We are quite used to families coming together or parents bringing kids with them. In fact the osteopaths and rhythmic movement therapist often treat children so we’ve very child friendly!
Incidentally, if we are treating children under the age of 16 we insist that a parent or guardian accompany them.
We also ask that if you’re bringing any children under the age of 16 that they join you in the treatment room and are not left to sit in the waiting room unaccompanied by an adult.
Your first appointment will be about 30 -40 minutes.
Follow-up appointments will depend on your problem.
No, you don’t need a referral unless you have private healthcare and your provider requires you to have a referral.
So you can call us any time, or book online, without having to wait for a GP appointment.
Even though a referral by a GP is not necessary, you are encouraged to keep your GP fully informed so that your medical records are up-to-date.
If you have private medical insurance you need to check your cover as some companies specify that you have to have a GP referral.
